Learn music with an award-winning indie singer/songwriter & recording artist (ECR Music Group, NYC), founder of Hook & Ladder Records, actor, creator, writer, scoring composer, and producer with PizzaDog Studios (including the new web series Cloyd), and co-founder of Buffalo Music Club.

Songwriting is the center of my musical universe. I've been playing music since I was four years old, and teaching music lessons on a variety of instruments, pursuits and styles for at least 25 years. And I'm still a big believer in the fundamentals—discipline, technique, practicing, music theory . . . no matter what kind of musician you want to be, it isn't fun if you can't play. But songwriting is the center of my musical universe. It holds it all together for me—constantly giving me the focus, meaning, and purpose I need to return to the well over and over again. There's only one feeling in the world better than finishing a song, and that's starting the next one.

My Favorite Things to Teach

• Instruments: Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Keyboard & Synth, MIDI, Vocals
• Pursuits: Songwriting, Composition & Arranging, Music Theory, Performance, Recording & Audio Production, Scoring
• Styles: Indie, Singer/Songwriter, Folk, Classical

Ages & Skill Levels

• I work best with students ages 15 and up, but will work with younger students under the right circumstances
• Beginner, intermediate, and advanced students are welcome

Availability & Rates

• All lessons are currently conducted virtually
• Tuesdays & Thursdays: 4:00pm–6:00pm
• Saturdays: 10:00am–12:00pm
• 30 minutes: $30
• 60 minutes: $60

Use the calendar below to check upcoming availability and book your next lesson online. If there are no bookings available, or you need a different day or time, contact me at cloyd@buffalomusicclub.com to discuss.

Learn music with an award-winning vocalist and opera singer.

"I believe in a holistic approach to singing, ensuring that students receive the tools they need to become their most authentic, prepared, and well-rounded selves." Elizabeth "Lizzy" Hayes teaches a variety of genres and styles using the same fundamental techniques, working with students to find their core sound, discuss what they want to say as an artist, and cultivate a collaborative environment to fine-tune each musician's individual skills.

My Favorite Things to Teach

• Instruments: Voice (all levels), Piano (beginners only)
• Pursuits: Performance, Music Theory
• Styles: Classical, Opera, Pop, Indie, Musical Theatre, Jazz

Ages & Skill Levels

• I work best with students ages 14 and up, but will work with younger students under the right circumstances
• Beginner, intermediate, and advanced voice students are welcome
• Beginner piano students are welcome

Availability & Rates

• All lessons are currently conducted virtually, at my studio on the West Side of Buffalo (off of Richmond Avenue), or at the student's home (depending on location and schedule)
• I follow CDC guidelines for COVID safety
• 30 minutes: $30
• 60 minutes: $60

Use the calendar below to check upcoming availability and book your next lesson online. If there are no bookings available, or you need a different day or time, contact me at ehayes.mezzo@gmail.com to discuss.

Learn music with an award-winning multi-instrumentalist & entertainer (CRiTT's Juke Joint, Bob Weir and Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead, Sinbad the Comedian, Michael Franti, G-Love & Special Sauce, Jefferson Airplane/Starship, Dirty Dozen Brass Band), music educator (IMAGE Urban Arts Workshop, BCAT, BPS), CEO of CRiTT Presents, and co-founder of Buffalo Music Club.

Welcome to Critt's Music Life Studio! I'm all about the EXPERIENCE of music and the EXPERIENCE of performance. The better your experience, the better the audience's experience. And when the audience has a great experience, that means you've got a career—and a long career at that! Consider me more of a coach—together, we'll tweak what's there, add what isn't, and blend it with a whole lotta YOU so that you not only attain your goals on your instrument, but your goals in your music career and your life.

My Favorite Things to Teach

• Instruments: Saxophone, Vocals, Keyboard & Synth
• Pursuits: Performance, Beat Production, Improvisation
• Styles: Blues, Hip-Hop/Rap, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Rock, Soul/Funk

Ages & Skill Levels

• I work best with students ages 15 and up
• Intermediate and advanced students are welcome

Availability & Rates

• Lessons are currently conducted at my studio in Amherst
• If you have an arranged time slot with me, use the calendar below to book your next lesson(s) online
• If you don't have a time slot with me, email me at crittenden@buffalomusicclub.com to discuss your needs prior to booking

Learn music with a pro saxophonist, pianist, music educator, and performer.

Putting the "fun" back in the fundamentals. One-on-one music lessons with Jon Lehning cover all fundamentals of the student's instrument and overall musicianship, including any music that the student wants to work on personally, music from school, or suggestions by Jon. Studies can also be designed to focus on whatever the student's particular interests and goals or strengths and weaknesses are—whether it's a particular styles of music you want to learn how to play, or a specific aspect of your playing that you want to improve, Jon can help you reach your goals.

My Favorite Things to Teach

• Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Piano
• Pursuits: Improvisation, Music Theory, Performance
• Styles: Blues, Classical, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Soul/Funk

Ages & Skill Levels

• I work best with students ages 6 and up
• Beginner, intermediate, and advanced students are welcome

Availability & Rates

• Lessons are currently conducted virtually or at my studio in Williamsville, NY (following CDC guidelines for safety)
• Mondays–Fridays: 1:00pm–9:00pm
• 30 minutes: $35
• 60 minutes: $60

Use the calendar below to check upcoming availability and book your next lesson online. If there are no bookings available, or you need a different day or time, contact me at jrl5874@aol.com to discuss.

Learn music with a pro tuba player, bass guitarist, & touring performer (Lost In The Trees, SNMNMNM, The Avett Brothers, Superchunk, and Peter Holsapple), music educator, and founder & CEO of Markola Beverages.

My Favorite Things to Teach

• Instruments: Tuba, Trombone, Trumpet, Bass Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano
• Pursuits: Improvisation, Music Life Mentoring, Music Theory, Performance
• Styles: Alternative, Blues, Classical, Country, Folk, Indie, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Rock, Soul/Funk

Ages & Skill Levels

• I work best with students ages 11 and up
• Beginner, intermediate, and advanced students are welcome

Availability & Rates

• All lessons are currently conducted virtually
• Mondays–Thursdays: 9:00am–7:00pm
• Saturdays: 11:00am–6:00pm
• 30 minutes: $30
• 60 minutes: $60

Use the calendar below to check upcoming availability and book your next lesson online. If there are no bookings available, or you need a different day or time, contact me at mark.daumen@gmail.com to discuss.

Learn music with an award-winning pro bandoneon player, accordionist, violinist, violist, composer, arranger, & performer (Buffalo Tango Orkestra), and music educator (UB, Shul Music).

Reach for your musical goals. At Shul Music, I'm ready to share my experience and expertise with you to reach your musical goals.

• As an accordion and bandoneon player, I teach all levels using Russian techniques and pedagogy books
• As a pianist, I offer an exciting and informative intro to piano for beginning and intermediate levels
• As a violinist and violist, I teach all levels using traditional and Suzuki methods
• As a composer and arranger, I cover writing skills, songwriting, and creative thinking

My Favorite Things to Teach

• Instruments: Accordion, Bandoneon, Piano, Violin, Viola
• Pursuits: Composition & Arranging, Music Theory, Performance
• Styles: Classical, Traditional (Tango & Gypsy)

Ages & Skill Levels

• I work best with students ages 6 and up
• Beginner, intermediate, and advanced students are welcome

Availability & Rates

• Lessons are currently conducted either virtually or at my studio in University Heights, Buffalo, NY (following CDC guidelines for safety)
• Mondays & Tuesdays: 4:00pm–6:00pm
• Wednesdays: 9:00am–1:00pm
• Thursdays: 5:00pm–6:00pm
• Sundays: 3:00pm–6:00pm
• 30 minutes: $30
• 45 minutes: $50

Use the calendar below to check upcoming availability and book your next lesson online. If there are no bookings available, or you need a different day or time, contact me at 78momo24@gmail.com to discuss.

Learn music with a pro composer, bassist, producer, and arranger (Brian Culbertson, Najee, Julius Wilson, Cissy Houston, Marvin Winans, Riley Richard, Phil Perry, Me’Lisa Morgan, Donnie McClurkin, Special Gift, “Stevie J” Jordan, Walter Kemp 3).

My Favorite Things to Teach

• Instruments: Double Bass, Bass Guitar, Synth Bass
• Pursuits: Improvisation, Music Business, Music Life Mentoring, Music Theory, Performance, Recording & Audio Production
• Styles: Alternative, Blues, Classical, Country, Electronic/Dance, Folk, Hip-Hop/Rap, Indie, Jazz, Metal/Hard Rock, Musical Theatre, Pop, R&B, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Soul/Funk, Traditional

Ages & Skill Levels

• I work best with students of all ages
• Beginner, intermediate, and advanced students are welcome

Availability & Rates

• All lessons are currently conducted virtually
• Tuesdays & Thursdays: 10:00am–9:30pm
• 30 minutes: $40
• 60 minutes: $60

Use the calendar below to check upcoming availability and book your next lesson online. If there are no bookings available, or you need a different day or time, contact me at rishonodel2@gmail.com to discuss.