Private Lessons & Coaches in Shelton, CT

As someone who had a major accident resulting in multiple surgeries at age 19, I have learned how to heal and transform my body, and share this work with others. I am certified in and teach bodymind practices such as yoga, pilates, Moving for Life, The Nia Technique and meditation. I am also a Reiki practitioner. In the twenty years that I have been doing this work I have come to believe that, given the right tools, we all have the power to heal and transform our bodies and minds.

I have been playing soccer for about 17 years, meaning the game has always been a big part of my life. My experience as a player, including competing at the national level, has shown me how important a great coach can be in shaping confidence, skills, and a love for the game. As a coach, I focus on developing strong fundamentals, teamwork, and smart decision-making while creating a positive and supportive environment where players can grow and reach their full potential.

With a focus on tailored techniques, I guide tennis players of all levels toward achieving their personal best on the court. My instruction emphasizes strategy and consistency, cultivating both skill and a deep appreciation for the game. Let's refine your game together!

Flute coach experienced in working with beginner and intermediate students. I specialize in developing solid fundamentals, including tone production, breath support, finger technique, and music reading. My teaching style is patient, structured, and encouraging, helping students build confidence and musical expression step by step.

I’m a dedicated and energetic coach with a passion for helping kids discover the joy of sports and physical activity. Currently a Physical Education teacher at Southport School, I bring patience, encouragement, and fun to every session. My specialties include basketball, soccer, lacrosse, and golf, but I’m open to coaching kids in any sport they’re eager to learn. Whether your child is just starting out or looking to sharpen their skills, I focus on building confidence, teamwork, and a love for staying active. From one-on-one lessons to small group clinics, I tailor each session to match your child’s age, ability, and goals — making learning sports both engaging and rewarding.

I teach tennis lessons to anyone and everyone. Never touched a racket? No problem! Do you want to go up a level, make the high school team, or be able to play with friends? Kids, high schoolers, adults, couples, and groups. I love tennis! USPTA level 2 Certified, Tennis Serve Specialist. Worked with Rick Macci (coach of 5 world #1 ones including Williams sisters and Andy Roddick), Jose Higuras (head of U.S. high performance program), Jeff Salzsentein (former top 100 player), Hans Podlipnik (Wimbledon QFist), and many others. Head high school coach for 11 years, active tournament player, patient teacher. Passionate about helping underserved kids throughout Seattle learn tennis and have organized and connected with many initiatives to do so. My goal is to help you achieve your goals whether that be improving technique or beginning to learn to play. To that extent, I am fairly flexible in my approach. For beginners, I focus on technique, proper grips, and generating topspin. To do this, I focus on hand feeding a lot of balls early on to develop proper technique and to train the muscle memory. Specifically, I teach a semi-western forehand, two-handed backhand, volley fundamentals, split stepping, proper footwork and serve mechanics. I also work with students who have one-handed backhands. I am a big believer in putting in a lot of time on the serve. For more experienced players, I will work with you to either identify areas for improvement or to work on areas you’ve identified you would like to improve.

"Irvin was patient and helpful with a beginning student, and we look forward to working with him more in the future.

I am a guitarist with over a decade of playing experience and five years of teaching under my belt. It’s always good to have something keep you grounded and for me it was guitar, and what better? At the end of the day guitar is the COOLEST. A Berklee attendee and Emerson graduate in sound engineering, my gig experience ranges from small venues to auditoriums. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player stuck playing the same old things, I'm here to help you find your way out and get back on track. It all starts from the fretboard and together we’ll learn how to navigate your scales, chords and technique. I believe in making the learning journey enjoyable. From blues to metal and everything in between, we’ll explore the things that interest you the most. With the right environment and encouragement, your skills will skyrocket, while at the same time fall more in love with the instrument. Let's make playing guitar the fun and engaging experience it's meant to be!

"Super chill and knowledgeable. Made me feel right at home. A fast player and an even faster teacher!