Let’s learn together!

Updated Lesson Availability as of Dec. 2025

My remaining availability for in-studio only lessons is as follows:

Mondays, 2:00 - 2:30pm

Tuesdays, 4:15 - 5:15pm

Tuesdays, 5:45 - 6:30pm

Fridays, 2:00 - 3:30pm

If you are ready to register for one of the above times, please scroll down to “Register for Lessons.”

If your preferred lesson time is not listed above, I unfortunately cannot accommodate your request at this time.

Fill out the following form to be added to my waitlist, and I will be in touch if that time opens:

Lessons with Catherine are…

  • Centered around the student, building on the skills and interests the student already possesses

  • A balance of student and teacher directed learning and selecting of repertoire

  • Informed by the science of effective practicing and music learning, helping students feel intrinsically motivated to practice at home in a way that helps them feel successful

  • Patient, and as slow or as fast as the student would like to progress

  • Focused on developing healthy, sustainable technique and lifelong love of music (and participating in it)

  • Inclusive of all learners, including neurodiverse students, adult beginners, and others

  • Taught in my private home studio, equipped with a Yamaha GC1 Baby Grand Piano, centrally located in Downtown Jersey City near Hamilton Park, or in your home (travel rate applies)

    See map for approximate location, studio address will be provided before first lesson.

 

About Catherine:

  • Bachelors of Music, Choral Music Education, Piano Principal Focus, Voice Secondary focus, from the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance

  • MTNA, MEA NJ, and NJMEA Member

  • Specialized focus and experience working with neurodiverse students, including those on the autism spectrum in the classroom and private music instruction settings

  • Piano training in the Taubman Technique with Sandra Tammam (Montclair State University)

  • Voice training in Bel Canto and classical voice technique, and modern musical theatre styles; my pedagogical focuses include developing and strengthening the head voice, supporting a balanced “mix” and healthy belt

Register for Lessons

Fill out the below form and I will get back to you with a confirmed time slot!