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Music Lessons · New York City

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Every instructor on Cadence has been interviewed, verified, and chosen for the way they teach — not just what they know.

Marcus Webb, jazz pianist with hands on keys of a weathered upright piano under warm stage light, black and white portrait
Marcus Webb
Piano & Jazz Theory
4.9(87)
Available Tues, Thurs, Sat

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Marcus Webb

Piano & Jazz Theory

I don't teach you to play jazz. I teach you to think in jazz, until the changes feel like breathing.

Marcus teaches harmony as a living conversation — not rules to memorize, but patterns to feel. His students learn to listen first, play second.

Berklee College of Music · 14 years teaching · Session credits with Blue Note Records

JazzBluesBebopSoulImprovisation
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Elena Vasquez, violin teacher demonstrating bow hold to a young student, warm indoor light, candid editorial photograph
Elena Vasquez
Violin & String Ensemble
5(62)
Available Mon, Wed, Sat

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Elena Vasquez

Violin & String Ensemble

The bow arm holds the whole story. Get that right, and the left hand will follow.

Elena believes the first real tone a student draws is a milestone worth celebrating. She meets every level with patience and precision.

Royal College of Music, London · RSL Examiner Grade 1–8 · Former BBC Proms orchestral player

ClassicalFolkChamberContemporaryBeginner-Friendly
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Darnell Price, blues guitarist with slide on ring finger, close-up of fretboard under a single overhead bulb, grainy editorial style
Darnell Price
Guitar, Blues & Slide
4.8(104)
Available Mon, Fri, Sat

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Darnell Price

Guitar, Blues & Slide

You don't need theory to play the blues. You need something to say.

Darnell turns late starters into believers. Whether it's the blues harp you bought in 1987 or the Strat you just unboxed, he starts where you are.

Self-taught + Buddy Guy master classes · 200+ gigs recorded · Guitar World featured artist

BluesSlide GuitarDeltaChicagoRock
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Lesson Formats

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Whether you\'re testing the waters or preparing for Carnegie Hall, there\'s a session designed for your pace.

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45 min

Trial Lesson

$35one-time

Meet your teacher, play through some material, and decide if it's the right fit. No pressure, no commitment.

  • Instrument assessment
  • Goal-setting conversation
  • Teacher match guarantee
  • No recurring charge
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60 min

Regular Lessons

$85per session

Weekly or bi-weekly sessions with your chosen teacher. Progress tracked, repertoire built, technique sharpened.

  • Weekly or bi-weekly
  • Progress tracking
  • Sheet music included
  • Recording of each session
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90 min

Intensive Prep

$140per session

For gigging musicians preparing for auditions, recordings, or specific repertoire. Deep-dive technique work.

  • Audition preparation
  • Recording session prep
  • Technique deep-dive
  • Written feedback notes
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Student Stories

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Verified reviews from students across all levels — from first-timers to professionals sharpening their edge.

Priya Nair, adult piano student smiling at camera, warm indoor portrait
Priya Nair
Adult beginner · Piano with Marcus
6 months— to first performance
"I told Marcus I was a hopeless case at 38. He laughed and said hopeless cases are his specialty. Six months later I played at my daughter's school recital."
Started Feb 2025
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James Kowalski, father of violin student, candid outdoor portrait in natural light
James Kowalski
Parent · Violin for Sophie, 10
Week 3— first real tone drawn
"Elena figured out in the first lesson that Sophie needed visual cues, not verbal ones. That insight alone was worth every penny. Sophie drew her first real tone in week three."
Started Sept 2024
Terrence Mills, blues guitarist student, portrait with guitar in background
Terrence Mills
Gigging musician · Blues guitar with Darnell
2 weeks— to recording session
"I had the chops but no vocabulary. Darnell gave me a language for what I was already feeling. I walked into my recording session two weeks later and nailed every take."
Started Nov 2024
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Deborah Osei-Bonsu, adult harmonica student, warm smile, indoor portrait
Deborah Osei-Bonsu
Adult beginner · Blues harp with Darnell
37 years— from purchase to first real note
"I bought a harmonica in 1987 and never learned to play it. Darnell had me making music — real music — in the first 45-minute trial. I've been back every week since."
Started Jan 2026
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