"Hello, I'm Sebastian. I started playing piano and taking lessons at the age of 4 and quickly realized that it was my passion. In high school I participated in multiple piano competitions, most notably winning First Place Honors in the Crescendo International Piano Competition (gaining the opportunity to play in Carnegie Hall) and Honorable Mention in the Bradshaw and Buono Piano Competition. Although I am classically trained, I also have extensive experience performing and accompanying/playing with other musicians. As your instructor, I will ensure that you make significant progress by giving you a solid understanding of music theory, providing benchmarks and goals for each week, and teaching you how to make the most of your practice sessions at home so you can come to each lesson ready to improve.

Currently I am PGY-1 Emergency Medicine Resident Physician, so in addition to my music expertise I also offer tutoring in various subjects as well as college and/or med school advisement + interview prep. Through the Dual Enrollment Humanities program in my high school, I entered college with a great background in English/History and as a strong writer. In addition to these subjects I can tutor various science subjects as well due to my rigorous science background as a graduate of the Sophie Davis 7 year BS/MD program and CUNY School of Medicine.

Strong liberal arts background from HS (Dual Enrollment Humanities program through Seton Hall University)

Tutored at Harlem Village Academies, employed by EDCO Forever Harlem Inc. as well as Serious Fun Inc.

5+ years of teaching experience

1st Place Honors in the Crescendo International Competition

Honorable Mention in the Bradshaw & Buono International Competition

17 years experience playing the piano and violin" less...