Put more music in your life

Free your soul to create and enjoy

Whatever your goals — sing in a choir, perform at an open mic, write your own songs, play with your kids, play with your friends — I can help.

Institute for Vocal Advancement

Whether you’re an experienced musician or feel as if you “can’t hit a note,” you’re a musical being. We are all students of music just by being alive, and there is always more to discover at every level of musical ability and experience, beginner or master.

 

If you live near Northampton, MA, or anywhere in the Pioneer Valley, there are lots of local options for performing and collaborating. This snippet of video was shot at a Beatles show at J.J’s Tavern in Florence. (We also offer Rock Band Birthday Parties — a lot of fun for everyone!)

take a lesson in voice • bass • ukelele • songwriting

What do you want to learn?

Victor Wooten, a world-class musician and music educator, said that “A language works best when we have something interesting to say. Many music teachers never find out what their students have to say. We only tell them what they are supposed to say.” I want to find out what you have to say!

My rates are $30 for a half-hour, $60 for an hour.

I live and work in walking distance from downtown Northampton, MA. You can reach me through the contact form at the bottom of this page, or drop me an email at joshkatzmusic [at ] gmail [dot] com. I look forward to hearing from you!

Credentials & experience

A lifetime musician and composer, certified in sound engineering, I have spent the past fifteen years teaching in preschools and elementary schools.

Schedule a lesson

Near Northampton? Try a music lesson and see what you think! Even a single lesson can help you understand your instrument better, and help you figure out your hopes and goals.

Rates & location

Very affordable! You can schedule half-hour or hour-long lessons at my home studio in Northampton, Massachusetts.

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Get in touch!

If you’re age 3 to 103, I’d love to work with you. Whether your goal is to learn an instrument, sing at open mics, write your own music, busk on the streets, accompany the family parties on “Happy Birthday” or Christmas carols, or just stretch yourself and have a great time, I can help! Drop me a line today.