About the Teacher

NAME: Darren J. Stec

SCHOOL: Northeast School

CLASS: Instrumental Music

SCHOOL PHONE: 203-977-4469


Mr. Stec holds a B.A. in Music-Management and an M.A.T. with a concentration
in music from Manhattanville College.  

He is also the musical director of Perfect Touch, one of the most in demand 
wedding bands in the tri-state area.

When not playing music, he is usually listening to music, buying music, or 
going to a concert!  Happily, he has the support of his wife Heather, who is 
a Pre-K teacher in Darien, CT.

The Music Mission

Here's what I don't do:  I am not teaching music to get children on American 
Idol or to even become a professional musician (if they do, they can thank me 
on the liner notes of their album!).

Here's what I do:  I teach the mechanics, theory and technique of several 
instruments and play to the individual student's strengths.  They will learn 
to listen and play in a solo and performance environment.  We also have a 
great time and laugh a lot!

The goal:  to let children develop their appreciation of music by APPLYING 
the concepts of listening, performing, analysis and critique to all areas of 
their lives.