Hello!  Thank you so much for your interest in working with me. Here's the protocol for booking your first lesson:

Email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , and attach your resume to the email.  If you were referred to me by someone you know, please mention them in the body of the email.   Also, please include your phone number.

Then, take a look at the calendar on the homepage, and let me know about several possible dates and times that would work in your schedule for a first session. When using the calendar to schedule a lesson, please note that when you see 7 hours scheduled in a day, the day is considered full.  Please do not request a time on a day that is full.  I teach Monday-Friday only; I prefer to teach from 11AM to 7PM, but if 7-8PM is the only time that works for you, I will teach then as well (except on Fridays.)

I will then respond to you at my earliest convenience with a confirmed lesson time.   Please note that I tend to get booked up several weeks in advance, so it may be 3-4 weeks before I can see you for the first time.  However, I do keep an active cancellation list, and if you would like to get in sooner, feel free to let me know that you would like to be on this list.

The cancellation policy for lessons is 24 hours in advance.  I consider your reading of this page to confirm your understanding of this policy.  Please note that you must notify me by phone (917) 513-3642 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it if you need to cancel or change times.  If you contact me less than 24 hours before your appointment, I will ask you to pay for the time.

Thanks so much; looking forward to working with you!

 Andrew