Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Music School in Yorktown Heights, NY
Founded in 1959 by renowned accordionist Carmen Carrozza, Northern Westchester Music School has been a cornerstone of musical education for over six decades. Under the leadership of current owner Jacek Zganiacz, a Juilliard-trained pianist, we have maintained our commitment to fostering musical excellence and appreciation. Our faculty comprises highly qualified educators with extensive performance and teaching experience, dedicated to tailoring instruction to each student's unique needs. We offer comprehensive training in over 20 instruments and voice, preparing students for examinations, recitals, and personal growth. Our philosophy emphasizes music's transformative power to develop character, discipline, and intellectual capacity.Located in Yorktown Heights, NY, we serve students of all ages and skill levels, providing access to quality instruments and a curated music library. Our programs integrate technical mastery with artistic expression, ensuring students develop both musical proficiency and lifelong appreciation. We actively engage the community through recitals, concerts, and collaborative events that showcase student achievements. With a legacy of excellence spanning generations, we continue to inspire musical journeys that extend beyond technical skill to encompass creativity and personal growth.
Services
Private Lessons
Piano Instruction
Violin Lessons
Voice Training
Guitar Instruction
Cello Lessons
Drum Lessons
Accordion Instruction
Music Theory
Performance Preparation
Details
- Year established: 1959
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized instruction tailored to individual learning goals
- Our faculty includes Juilliard-trained professionals with decades of experience
- We prepare students for NYSMA exams and performance opportunities
- Our holistic approach develops musical skill and character simultaneously
- We maintain a supportive environment for all ages and skill levels
Services
Private Lessons
Customized music instruction tailored to individual goals and skill levels. Our private lessons develop technical proficiency while nurturing artistic expression. Students receive personalized attention to progress at their optimal pace.
Piano Instruction
Comprehensive piano training from classical foundations to contemporary styles. Our program builds finger dexterity, music theory understanding, and performance confidence through curated repertoire.
Violin Lessons
Expert violin instruction covering proper technique, tone production, and musical interpretation. Students learn classical repertoire while developing essential string-playing fundamentals in a supportive environment.
Voice Training
Professional voice instruction focusing on breath control, pitch accuracy, and vocal health. Our program develops proper technique while preserving each student's unique vocal qualities across multiple musical genres.
Performance Preparation
Specialized training for students preparing for recitals, competitions, or exams. We focus on stage presence, repertoire mastery, and performance anxiety management through structured practice and mock performances.
People
Jacek Zganiacz
Owner/President
Juilliard-trained classical pianist with international performance experience. Holds advanced degrees from Trinity College London. Performs regularly at major venues including Carnegie Hall while maintaining active teaching and administrative roles.
Ella Palac-Zganiacz
Vice President
Master's degree in Psycholinguistics with extensive ESL teaching experience. Manages daily operations and event coordination at the school while leveraging language expertise to enhance educational programs.
Carmen Carrozza
Founder
World-renowned accordionist who established the school in 1959. Studied under accordion pioneer Pietro Deiro. Performed with major orchestras including the New York Philharmonic and Boston Pops.
Robert Renino
Music Instructor
Juilliard graduate with 25+ years teaching experience. Broadway veteran having performed in 50+ musicals including The Producers and Honeymoon in Vegas. Teaches bass, piano, and woodwinds.
Nara Simonyan
Piano Faculty
30-year teaching veteran with conservatory training from Armenia. Specializes in developing technical foundations while nurturing students' personal musical expression through diverse repertoire selection.
Questions
What instruments do you offer lessons for?
We provide instruction in over 20 instruments including piano, violin, cello, guitar, voice, drums, woodwinds, brass, and strings.
Do you accept students of all ages?
Yes, we teach children, teens, and adults with customized approaches for different age groups and skill levels.
Are performance opportunities available?
We organize regular recitals and concerts, including biannual student performances at our Yorktown Heights facility.
What teaching methods do you use?
Our instructors combine technical training with artistic development, tailoring lessons to individual goals and learning styles.
Can you prepare students for exams?
Yes, we specialize in preparing students for NYSMA exams and other performance assessments with proven success.
What makes your school unique?
Our legacy of excellence since 1959 combines with personalized instruction and a holistic approach to music education.
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