Private Lessons & Coaches in New Canaan, CT

I bring a decade of rich experience from both community and church choirs, where I've finely tuned my musical skills through comprehensive training in music theory, vocal exercises, and breathing techniques. As a vocal instructor, my passion lies in expanding vocal range, refining control for riffs, runs, and vibrato, helping aspiring singers reach their full potential. Beyond teaching, I'm also recognized as King K.C., a seasoned Afrofusion artist, bringing a unique perspective to vocal training through my professional experience as a performer. Join me on a musical journey where expertise meets artistry, and together, we'll unlock the true power of your voice.

I earned my Hatha 200 hr. and Children’s 95 hr. Yoga Teacher Training certificates in 2020. Since then I have taught babies, families, children, teens and adults.

I am a recent D1 tennis graduate with experience playing both singles and doubles. I also have coaching experience working with both kids and adults at the Meadow Club in Southampton. I like to make lessons fun and personalized while helping players improve their technique, movement, consistency, and confidence. With my competitive experience, I can also help with match strategy, positioning, and learning how to play smarter in both singles and doubles.

Chess teacher and national-level competitor (4th, U.S. Nationals; State Sub-Champion) based in NYC. I teach kids and adults, all levels, in English and Spanish — in person or online. Lessons focus on your own games, not just theory, so progress is concrete. USCF-recognized coach. Also founder of La Siciliana Chess Club. Book your first lesson today.

For over four decades, I've nurtured baseball talent, blending time-honored techniques with modern strategies. My passion lies in empowering players to reach their full potential on and off the field. Let's elevate your game!

"‘Coach Edgar has been our son’s baseball coach for over 5 years. In that time, we have seen our son improve as a ball player, but more importantly learn lessons about perseverance , effort , confidence “and being a good teammate . Coach has taught him the fundamentals in baseball and helped teach him valuable lessons about life. As a parent when your kid might get to the point that he may be tuning you out a bit, it is important to have other role models outside the home to support our efforts. We were lucky that we found a great one in Coach Edgar! Thanks Coach ! ‘

I have loved soccer since I was two. Starting with local clinics, leagues, and playing through school, I enjoyed the New Jersey and New York leagues and played five years in the ESFNA tournament for the New York Abay team as a right back. I paused my playing to become a coach, earning my C license and working on my B license with USA Soccer. I have coached middle school teams in Riverdale, Bronx, and worked with Soccer Kids NYC and the New York Red Bulls youth soccer club. Also, school.

"Start at an intermediate level, but the last class surprisingly completed the basic soccer skills very well.

My journey as a recording artist ignited a passion for guitar that I've been sharing with students for 30 years. I believe everyone has a melody within them waiting to be played. Let's discover yours together. I teach students from beginners to advanced and aspiring professional musicians, singers songwriters. Each program is tailored to the individual involving all styles of music as per your preference. theory and reading notated music is taught and required. I am a master guitar, teacher, of Piano, producer for recordings published author of guitar instruction books I will travel within Manhattan east and west from the 30s to the 80s for my clients to their homes to give Lessons or my midtown studio for music For Guitar, piano, voice and recording In New York City

Every serve, set and save is an opportunity to grow: I have 7 years' experience teaching volleyball, combining technical precision, tactical insight and a supportive, energetic approach to help athletes reach their potential.

I’ve coached boxing in Harlem since 2014 through Stray Boxing Clinic, working with adults and teens—from complete beginners and fitness clients to experienced fighters sharpening their technique. I teach strong fundamentals: balance, footwork, defense, clean punching, and conditioning—without ego or intimidation. Your first session includes a skill assessment, personalized instruction, and a clear training plan built around your experience, goals, and pace.

"Stray boxing is excellent! Jon works with my son. He is an excellent teacher. He is passionate about his craft. He takes his time to make sure that the sessions are fun and educational. Jon wants everyone to excel not just at boxing but in life! I highly recommend Stay Boxing to anyone who wants to improve the quality of their well being.

I've been teaching private music lessons for 30 years. My goal is to have my students learn more about who they are as an individual through a methodical and interactive study that involves the deep roots of foundational theory combined with improvisational interactions and applications to create a wholistic knowledge of 3 dimensional self expression. My Bio: Sean Nowell holds degrees from Berklee College of Music in Jazz Composition and Manhattan School of Music in Jazz Performance and is a 30 year musical freelancer, educator and recording artist. He has played broadway shows, composed and improvised film scores, music for ballet and theatre, 20th century classical music, big band and small jazz ensembles, commercial music and has pushed the boundaries of saxophone and flute by integrating electronic effects pedals into his musical language. He has traveled and collaborated with dancers, actors, painters, stilt walkers, and acrobats on multiple international tours as Musical Director for Bond Street Theatre and has represented The Istanbul Jazz Festival at Universities around Turkey with his Multimedia Electro-Jazz Ensemble, The Kung-Fu Masters. With his hip-hop theater collective, Soul Inscribed, he has represented the United States as Artistic Ambassador in Russia, Indonesia, Taiwan, Peru, and Mauritius. Soul Inscribed won a Fulbright grant to continue their work with kids in Mauritius. He performed at The Shaolin Temple, did a 6 city tour in China and was the American Representative at International Jazz Day in Accra, Ghana. He toured Europe multiple times with his NYC/Stockholm acoustic jazz band, The New York Jazz Exchange and hosted weekly Free-Improv R&B Funk jams in Queens, NY. He is also the American Representative for an innovative electronic Midi wind instrument for saxophonists called the EMEO. His interest in utilizing cutting edge music technology has led him to recently give masterclasses at The American School of Modern Music in Paris and Loyola University in New Orleans.

"Sean Nowell is a music instructor with great integrity, enthusiasm and vision. His passion for both music and teaching are apparent in every lesson. As non-musicians, we were most impressed with the time and care he took with our son explaining how to get the best out of his instrument including care and maintenance. Most importantly, Sean provided the necessary inspiration to help our son move beyond seeing himself as just playing in a school band to a confident musician who looks forward to pursuing a career in music.