
For Kids, Teens & Adults | All Skill Levels Welcome
Private Music Lessons & Band Workshops in Westchester, NY
Discover your musical voice with personalized, one-on-one lessons and collaborative band workshops at Lagond Music School. Whether you're a beginner or ready to perform, our faculty of working musicians will help you build real skills in a professional performance environment.
We offer private lessons in:
Guitar | Drums | Piano | Voice | Woodwinds | Trumpet | Bass | Audio Production
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Chris Anderson (Bass)
BASS / SONGWRITING
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Chris Anderson (Trumpet)
TRUMPET
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Nicky Barbato
GUITAR
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David Cady
MUSIC THEATRE
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Claire Cloud
VOICE / PERFORMANCE
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Rusty Cloud
PIANO / KEYBOARDS
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Kris Hayes
AUDIO PRODUCTION
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Charlie Lagond
WOODWINDS
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Jerad Lippi
DRUMS
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Paul Maddison
GUITAR / SONGWRITING / BAND WORKSHOPS
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Kerryn Prieto
POWER THROUGH PERFORMANCE WORKSHOPS
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Jason Robins
BASS
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Yuval Ronen
SONGWRITING
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Steven Salcedo
SAXOPHONES
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Jon Swift
PIANO / GUITAR / SOUND DESIGN
Why Choose Lagond?
Expert Instruction: Learn from active perfoming musicians, producers, and industry veterans
Private Lessons + Band Workshops: Apply what you’re learning privately by playing in a band
All Ages & Levels: Kids, teens, adults, hobbyists, and advanced students welcome
Flexible Formats: In-person or online lessons available
Contemporary Styles: Jazz, Funk, Latin, Rock, Pop, R&B, and Soul
Performance-Driven: Build confidence through on-stage experiences
What You’ll Learn
Technique, tone, and rhythm
Ear training, improvisation and reading notation
Songwriting, sound design, and production
Ensemble playing and collaboration
Stage presence and live performance preparation
Confidence, creativity, and musical fluency
Band Workshops: Take It to the Stage
Go beyond private lessons—discover the energy, creativity, and connection that comes from making music with others. Lagond Music’s Band & Vocal Workshops give students the opportunity to rehearse, collaborate, and perform in a live band or vocal group under the guidance of experienced, professional musicians.
College Prep & Performance / Non-Performance Band Workshops
Our Band Workshops are designed for all skill levels, with two flexible paths:
Testing Curriculum – Perfect for music-college-bound students who want to prepare for auditions and entrance requirements.
Non-Curriculum Path – Ideal for musicians focused on building skills, repertoire, and confidence without formal testing.
In every workshop, you’ll:
Hone your instrument or vocal technique
Expand your musical vocabulary across multiple genres
Develop rhythm and improvisation skills
Master applied music theory and chart reading
Learn the art of collaboration in a professional rehearsal environment
Whether your goal is to get into music college, improve your skills, or simply enjoy performing with others, our workshops will help you grow as a musician and performer.
Email rosanne@lagondmusic.org to get more information.
What Students, Parents & College Professors Are Saying
"Enrolling my son at Lagond three years ago was one of the best decisions we have ever made. Thanks to all of you at Lagond, he is going to his dream school and will work with some of the most talented people in the university universe. We are very grateful for how you bore with us and guided us every step of the way."
– Parent
"I just wanted to say hello and also say how grateful I am to you and everyone at the school. I guess it just finally really hit me recently how incredible the education I got from Lagond was. I just want to say thank you so much and that there is no way I would be here today without the amazing education I received from Lagond."
– Student“I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the most incredible 4 weeks. I can't begin to explain how much the Lagond faculty and curriculum has enriched my life. I'm forever grateful for the instruction you both afford me. I feel inspired, and ready to take on the audition season!”
- Parent“I do think about Lagond and the profound impact it's had on my life all the time. You definitely helped place me in a position to excel as a musician in college, and I am so grateful for everything I've learned.”
– Student
“Thanks for all you do for the students and the music. Eugene speaks highly of his work with you and it's clear from how he plays that he was well prepared all the way around.”
– Eastman School of Music Professor

Ready to Book Your Lesson?
Get started with a trial session or contact us to learn more.
info@lagondmusic.org
(914) 345-0512
9 Haven St
Elmsford, NY 10523