Business Details
9 Years
experience
Your Premier Music Lessons Destination in Stamford, CT
Long Ridge Music Center has been dedicated to fostering musical excellence since 2017. Our state-of-the-art facility in Stamford, Connecticut, offers a distraction-free environment designed to maximize student focus and enjoyment. With personalized curricula tailored to individual goals, we provide instruction in piano, guitar, voice, strings, and percussion for all skill levels. Our team of qualified instructors brings diverse teaching styles and genre expertise, ensuring optimal student-teacher matches.Located near the Merritt Parkway, we serve communities across Fairfield and Westchester counties, combining convenience with professional music education. Through student recitals and music theory programs, we cultivate comprehensive musical development in a supportive atmosphere.
Services
Piano Lessons
Violin Lessons
Guitar Lessons
Drum Lessons
Voice Lessons
Cello Lessons
Bass Guitar
Music Theory
Student Recitals
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized music curriculum tailored to individual student goals
- Our qualified instructors specialize in diverse musical genres and teaching styles
- State-of-the-art facility features soundproof studios and quality grand pianos
- We serve students from beginner to advanced proficiency levels
- Conveniently located near Merritt Parkway Exit 34 in North Stamford
Services
Piano Lessons
Our piano lessons cater to all skill levels with personalized instruction in classical, jazz, and contemporary styles. Students develop technique, music theory, and performance skills using quality grand pianos in soundproof studios. Lessons emphasize individual progress while maintaining musical enjoyment through repertoire selection aligned with student interests.
Violin Lessons
Violin instruction covers foundational techniques and advanced performance skills for children and adults. Our teachers adapt methods to different learning styles while maintaining proper posture and bowing techniques. Students explore various genres from classical to modern music, with opportunities to participate in recitals and ensemble performances.
Voice Lessons
Voice lessons focus on breath control, pitch accuracy, and vocal range development for singers of all levels. Instructors tailor exercises to individual voice types while emphasizing healthy vocal technique. Students work on diverse musical styles including classical, pop, and musical theater repertoire in our acoustically optimized teaching spaces.
Guitar Lessons
Guitar instruction covers acoustic, electric, and bass guitar with emphasis on chord progressions, fingerpicking, and music reading. Lessons accommodate all skill levels from beginners learning basic chords to advanced students mastering complex techniques. Our instructors teach multiple genres including rock, blues, and classical guitar styles.
Drum Lessons
Drum lessons develop rhythm, coordination, and technique using professional drum kits in sound-isolated studios. Students learn various styles from rock and jazz to Latin rhythms while developing reading skills and improvisation techniques. Instruction includes practice pad exercises and performance preparation for different musical contexts.
People
Rebecca Bukai
Managing Director
Rebecca Bukai leads Long Ridge Music Center's operations with over 15 years of music education experience. She oversees teacher selection and curriculum development while maintaining the school's commitment to quality instruction. Her leadership focuses on creating optimal learning environments for students of all ages.
Ben Steinhardt
Piano/Voice Instructor
Ben Steinhardt teaches piano and voice with a focus on classical and contemporary styles. He emphasizes technical development while maintaining musical expression for students of all ages. His teaching approach combines traditional methods with modern repertoire selection.
Grace Cushing
Cello Instructor
Grace Cushing specializes in cello instruction for beginners through advanced students. She incorporates music theory and ensemble playing into lessons while developing proper technique. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes musicality and technical proficiency in a supportive environment.
Jay Lee
Piano/Composition Instructor
Jay Lee teaches piano and composition with emphasis on both performance and creative writing. He guides students through classical repertoire while encouraging original compositions. His lessons integrate music theory and improvisation to develop well-rounded musicianship skills.
Haylen Harger
Voice/Piano Instructor
Haylen Harger provides voice and piano instruction with a focus on vocal technique and accompaniment skills. She works with students to develop their unique sound while maintaining healthy vocal production. Her lessons include repertoire selection across multiple musical genres for personalized learning experiences.
Questions
What instruments do you teach?
We offer lessons in piano, guitar, voice, violin, cello, drums, bass guitar, and more. Our teachers can also accommodate requests for banjo, trumpet, saxophone, and sitar instruction.
Do you offer online lessons?
Yes, we provide both in-person and online music lessons through our virtual learning platform, maintaining the same quality instruction regardless of format.
Can adults take lessons?
Absolutely! We welcome students of all ages, with many adult learners successfully progressing through our personalized instruction programs.
Are trial lessons available?
Yes, we offer trial lessons to help students find the right teacher match. Contact us to schedule a 30-minute introductory session.
Do you offer music theory instruction?
Yes, our teachers incorporate music theory into lessons, and we offer dedicated theory programs to complement practical instruction.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Stamford, Greenwich, New Canaan, Darien (CT), and Pound Ridge, Bedford, Armonk (NY), with students also coming from Westport and Rye.
