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Jack

5 (8 reviews)

Rate $71
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Number of students Jack has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
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Number of students Jack has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

5 (8 reviews)

$71/h

1^st lesson free

Piano

Experienced tutor in Piano in New York, Jack offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Piano

Lesson location

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About Jack

Jack Slavin is a music educator, aspiring musicologist, and pianist.

Jack’s musical training began at the Pre-College Division of the Manhattan School of Music, where he studied with Sheryl Canellakis from 2005 to 2015. While in school, Jack performed in several New York venues, including Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall, and Alice Tully Hall. He performed in the Lincoln Center Young Musician’s Concert and served on the board of the Lincoln Center Chamber Music Society’s Student Producers.

Jack continued his piano studies as an undergraduate at the University of Chicago. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Music and Economics in June 2019. His senior thesis, Commemoration and Nostalgia in the Music of Mikael Tariverdiev for ‘Seventeen Moments of Spring’ earned him departmental honors and the Leonard B. Meyer Prize for Musical Excellence. Jack hopes to pursue his interests in Soviet musical traditions and film music in graduate school.

Jack is an assistant teacher at Stellar Music Space, where he gives private piano and violin/viola lessons. He also teaches on a freelance basis, works in Customer Relations for the New York Philharmonic, and performs as part of ReSonance Duo with flutist Rebecca Schifilliti. When Jack is not practicing, thinking about practicing, or reading about music, you might find him studying a foreign language or enjoying one of New York City’s many wonderful parks.

Teaching music has given me the incredible priviledge of meeting folks from all walks of life. Everyone has their own reason for wanting to learn music, and each of my students exposes me to something new.

I started teaching piano lessons as a hobby while in high school. I am grateful for my informal start in teaching because it led me to formulate the philosophy that has guided my pedagogical approach ever since. Not being glued to rigid, predetermined methods allowed me to see how my students learned best. Today, I continue to go into each lesson with a flexible mindset and I see my job as helping students achieve their goals, not mine. While it is important to have clear, organized long and short-term plans, I remind myself daily that my work as a teacher must be motivated by my students’ objectives.

The greatest difficulty in teaching is that students often practice in a way that does not align with their established goals. It is my job to reconcile the practice method with the long-term objective of the student. Unsurprisingly, students who have agency in the process of learning the piano are more motivated and successful. When choosing repertoire, I never force students to work on pieces they dislike, and I would never value the allegedly proven fundamentals of piano technique more than I value my students’ sense of fulfillment and their love of music.

While at the University of Chicago, I continued to teach and had a studio of fifteen private students by the end of my senior year. I have experience teaching all ages and levels, from children to adults and from absolute beginners to advanced pianists. I also have group teaching experience from my time as a teaching assistant at the Great Neck Public Schools Summer Enrichment Program. During the summers of 2014-16, was assigned to Beginner Strings, Intermediate Strings, Jazz Band, and Chamber Music classes where I assisted students individually, coached small groups, and led larger ensembles.

About the lesson

I like to meet prospective students for an initial consultation (free) to get a sense of what their current level is (if any) and what their goals are. This is an informal chat and mini-lesson that usually takes about 30 minutes.

A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
Beyond logistical questions (budget, purchasing an instrument, lesson location & scheduling, etc.), you ought to think about why you want to learn to play your chosen instrument. Learning a skill as multi-faceted and expansive as music takes time and energy. You have to truly want to learn to remain motivated. Think about how much you can commit and be up front with the teacher about this. I am happy to work at any intensity level; I have students who practice hours per day and others who can only do 5 minutes. The important thing is that you are honest with yourself and your teacher about how much you can do and what you want to achieve.

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Hazel

I am taking up piano again now that I am retired and Jack has been absolutely wonderful! He is so patient and kind. He gives me plenty to work on now that I have so much time, and things have been progressing nicely. He has even taught me some new techniques. He is the best!
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Hazel
I am taking up piano again now that I am retired and Jack has been absolutely wonderful! He is so patient and kind. He gives me plenty to work on now that I have so much time, and things have been progressing nicely. He has even taught me some new techniques. He is the best!
Elle

Jack is THE BEST. He is super patient and kind and I'm always amazed at the awesome techniques and tips he has. I love piano lessons with Jack and I'm really excited about my own progress under his guidance.
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Elle
Jack is THE BEST. He is super patient and kind and I'm always amazed at the awesome techniques and tips he has. I love piano lessons with Jack and I'm really excited about my own progress under his guidance.
Chris

Jack is fantastic with working at YOUR pace. I had played piano before but had lost a chunk of understanding after years of not playing. Jack gave me exercises and was able to adapt on the spot when he could see I was breezing through some things but struggling in other areas. Also, Jack is an incredibly kind and understanding person - he was very accommodating to my financial situation even before COVID. I would certainly recommend Jack to anyone looking to start or brush up on piano.
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Chris
Jack is fantastic with working at YOUR pace. I had played piano before but had lost a chunk of understanding after years of not playing. Jack gave me exercises and was able to adapt on the spot when he could see I was breezing through some things but struggling in other areas. Also, Jack is an incredibly kind and understanding person - he was very accommodating to my financial situation even before COVID. I would certainly recommend Jack to anyone looking to start or brush up on piano.
Allison

I couldn't be happier with Jack. So kind and passionate and patient. I can't wait for my next lesson! I highly recommend him!
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Allison
I couldn't be happier with Jack. So kind and passionate and patient. I can't wait for my next lesson! I highly recommend him!
Lisa

I really enjoy my weekly lessons with Jack. He is always looking for ways to take my playing to the next level. I also get a lot of music theory background, which I appreciate!!
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Lisa
I really enjoy my weekly lessons with Jack. He is always looking for ways to take my playing to the next level. I also get a lot of music theory background, which I appreciate!!
Kevin

Jack is the most engaging, enthusiastic, and hard-working teacher I have ever had. As a student entirely new to piano he helped me overcome all of the obstacles of actually beginning the journey, staying focused, and committing to practicing. For students anywhere on the spectrum of skill, I cannot recommend these services highly enough!
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Kevin
Jack is the most engaging, enthusiastic, and hard-working teacher I have ever had. As a student entirely new to piano he helped me overcome all of the obstacles of actually beginning the journey, staying focused, and committing to practicing. For students anywhere on the spectrum of skill, I cannot recommend these services highly enough!
Rachel

I improved so much through these lessons and have a new appreciation for music. They are an incredible teacher, and so knowledgeable about music theory and history.
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Rachel
I improved so much through these lessons and have a new appreciation for music. They are an incredible teacher, and so knowledgeable about music theory and history.
Jocelyn

Amazing instructor - best I've ever had! Incredibly patient, friendly, and easy to communicate with. Also very reliable, organized, and receptive to feedback. I made more progress than I ever thought I would.
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Jocelyn
Amazing instructor - best I've ever had! Incredibly patient, friendly, and easy to communicate with. Also very reliable, organized, and receptive to feedback. I made more progress than I ever thought I would.
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10 h: $710

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This first lesson offered with Jack will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

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My rates for lessons are as follows:

Private lessons:

30 minutes = $45

40 minutes = $55

60 minutes = $65

Group class (30 minutes + 5 minute Q&A) = $20

That being said, I am happy to offer sliding-scale tuition for individuals who inquire.

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Veronna

Stephanie

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Natalia

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Maryam

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