Private Lessons & Coaches in Pearl River, NY

Quarterback & Football Skills Trainer dedicated to helping athletes improve their confidence, mechanics, footwork, and overall football IQ. My training focuses on real game improvement through detailed instruction, consistent reps, and building strong fundamentals that translate onto the field.

"All art is a kind of confession."~James Baldwin From my beginnings as a vocalist, actor, and director, I have embarked on an incredible journey that continues to surprise me. My passion for music composition and video editing has allowed me to transition from experimenting with sounds to crafting immersive video narratives, all fueled by a deep love of storytelling.

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.

"I have been taking lessons from Sean Nowell for the last three years. I am an adult student and started playing tenor sax when I retired. I started with Sean as a complete novice - not only new to the tenor sax, but having never learned how to read sheet music other than rhythm for playing the drums. From the start Sean was very encouraging - even through the painful first lessons when I couldn't properly make sounds come out of the horn! Once I had the basics of learning to at least play all the notes on the range of the tenor sax, Sean moved me into learning all the scales through improvisational jazz. This was an excellent approach for me - since it got me started playing in a manner I desired, even before I could play any real jazz standards. Sean challenged me to continue to progress as we began to learn from standards in the Real Book. All along, Sean taught not just techniques in making good music, but music theory and composition to understand the changes that occur in many forms of jazz. When the iReal book app came available, Sean was quick to have me adopt it and use for even a better practice and playing experience. Sean has been careful not to over teach, but to experience learning through playing. Many of my most important learning lessons have been in back and forth improvisation sessions with Sean. Sean has helped me record my progress of the last three years - a testimonial for how far I have come - but also a reminder of how much more I can improve. I would highly recommend Sean for his terrific teaching talent - and of course his wonderful playing as a master jazz musician. My only wish is I had started sooner and had more years studying with Sean's guidance.

Ryan is a music producer and educator skilled in Logic Pro and analog production using hardware, keyboards, and drum machines. He has taught children and adults how to create full songs from composition to arrangement, rhythm, harmony, and staying in key. Ryan has developed music production curriculums for middle school students and brings a calm, grounded, yet highly engaging teaching style shaped by his background in meditation and creative arts.

Acting coach, teacher and screenwriter with decades of professional experience in film, television and theater. Former head of Talent at Paramount and 20th Century Fox. Have coached Christopher Walken, Tom Selleck, Sam Elliot, John Stamos and many others. Founder of the Bob McAndrew Acting Studio in New York. Specializing in audition technique, scene study, emotional authenticity, and career development for actors .

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 work with students at every level, from first-time players learning to hold a racquet correctly to competitive juniors and adults preparing for tournament play. Every lesson is built around your specific goals, whether that’s fixing a shaky serve, improving consistency, or developing a winning game plan.

With 15 years of playing tennis, I blend technical precision and tactical insight to help players advance. I have been teaching tennis for several years, focusing on stroke mechanics, match strategy, and confident, engaging player development. As a coach, my approach is friendly, technical and player focused. My goal is not only help players to improve there technique but also to develop there confidence, decision-making, consistency and game awareness.

"Excellent coach! Helped me improve my technique, footwork, consistency, and point strategy. Friendly, knowledgeable, and always focused on making each lesson productive. Highly recommended!

Berklee College of Music graduate, guitarist, songwriter, and recording artist with 10+ years of experience. I teach beginners through intermediate players, focusing on the music students actually love—from rock and alternative to pop and blues. My lessons combine strong fundamentals, ear training, songwriting, and creativity to keep students engaged. As an active touring and recording musician, I help students build skills, confidence, and their own unique sound.

Hi, I’m Sasha! I hold a PhD in Physics from Columbia University, where I currently teach. With 14 years of experience tutoring Math, Physics and Test Prep, I specialize in making complex concepts clear and manageable for high school through college students. My style is tailored to your pace and personality, breaking down tough topics with supportive practice. I love guiding students to those rewarding breakthrough moments where everything clicks. Let's build your confidence together!