Lets make music togther today.

Lessons for piano, voice, songwriting, composition, theory and more.

  • Piano and music lessons for all ages levels and genres.

  • Professional. Autism, PTSD , ADD & ADHD behavioral helth specialist.

  • Offers 15, 30, 45 and 60 minute lesson durations.

  • Two anual recitals. Spring and winter.

  • All music assasmint cources inluding ABRSM preperation and examination.

  • Bundle and save. Exclusive, quarterly (3 month) lesson packeges for music history, musicoalogy, songwriting, composition and more. Disigned and unquailly taylored for every student.

  • In-home and virtual lessons

  • Letters of recommendation

—What Mr. Mike’s Music Method Offers-

  • Dependabily

  • Reliabilty

  • Consistency

  • Flexibility

  • Fun

  • Results

I teach with

passion,

humor, patience,

commpasion

and creativiy.

That’s my promiss to you.

—Mr. Mike’s Music Method.

Video Recording

J.S. Bach Prelude in C.

Performed by a

13 Year old student.

Our anual spring recital.

May 2025

Feel free to listen as you brows my page.

— I guarantee within the first 6 to 8 weeks of

consecutive lessons, I will develop

a specific teaching Method.

That will meet the requirements of your

child’s unique learning capabilities.

While at the same time maintaining a fun,

exciting and engaging learning environment.

98 percent of students who start with me

continue lessons throughout

their senior year. Ensuring that each student

will have the gift of music for a life time.

“My greatest inspiration comes from my students. Without them I wouldn’t be able to live this dream through music.”

—Michael James Taylor —

Founder, Owner, Developer and Teacher

Learning music can be considered fundamental in various ways, depending on one's perspective & goals. Here are several reasons why learning music can be considered fundamental.

While learning music may not be considered essential for everyone, its fundamental nature is evident in the myriad ways it enriches individuals' lives, contributing to personal, cultural, and cognitive development. Whether as a hobby or a profession, music plays an important role in human experience and expression.

“I believe in doing things differently—with intention, with passion, and with students at the center of it all. Every detail here reflects that mindset.”

Tetimonials

Hetal M. Parent

Stan S. Parent

Jonah George—StudentParsippany,NJ

“I have taken lessons with Mr. Mike for 8 years, and I can honestly say that he is one of the best teachers I have ever had. Not only has he helped me become a high-level pianist, but he has also fostered my love for classical music. Where I feel he has helped me the most is in the interpretation of the pieces I have played.

For example, when I was learning Franz Liszt’s La Campanella, he changed my understanding of the piece by teaching me how to play it in a more playful, improvisatory way. When working on Rachmaninoff’s Prelude in G Minor, he taught me how the outer 2 sections have a military march feel and how that contrasts with the slower, more lyrical middle section. Interpretation is one of the hardest skills to master as a musician, so I am thankful for how much Mr. Mike has helped me improve on it.

I can tell that Mr. Mike truly cares about his students and that he loves watching them grow in their musicianship. He makes lessons very engaging and enjoyable – his funny personality will always put a smile on your face. Having the lessons each week was always something I would look forward to, especially when I was having a bad week. I am very grateful to have had Mr. Mike as a teacher, and I will never forget how he has taught me the art of music.”

Tanya & Alyssa Malicsi — Mother and daugter.

(All virtual lessons) South Plainfield,NJ

Mr. Mike is such a funny guy. He makes me laugh when I am having a hard time learning something new. He even taught me how to relax when I am stressed out. I like that he lets me pick songs I want to learn. I enjoy learning from him!”

Mr. Mike is an excellent teacher who is truly passionate about sharing his knowledge about piano. Our daughter Alyssa has been his student for 3 years now. Her lessons are only done virtually but the progress she has made is tremendous! Without a doubt Alyssa is on her way to becoming a great pianist because of Mr. Mike. We highly recommend him!”

The Results

The results vary from student to student.

Based on several years of experience, students who continue lessons for 8 to 10 years exhibit a command over their instrument, and will retain a strong knowledge of music that will last them a lifetime.

  1. For all students, no matter what their level might be, I will always design and construct a lesson plan that fits your child’s needs while keeping them engaged and challenged throughout their lesson course.

Contact Mr. Mike:

mr.mikesmusicmethod@gmail.com

(973) 309-2134

About Mr. Michael James Taylor

From Self-Taught Roots to International Stages Music wasn't just a hobby for Michael—it was his first language. Growing up in a household where his grandfather played piano and his Uncle Curt mastered the guitar, Michael was surrounded by sound. By age nine, he was composing; by high school, he was performing Beethoven’s Pathétique Sonata by ear, driven by a natural intuition that bypassed traditional sheet music.

The Birth of Mr. Mike’s Music Method Michael realized early on that while talent is a gift, consistency is the key to mastery. Over 16 years of teaching, he built a reputation for reliability and results, eventually growing his student base to 75 weekly lessons. This success led to the founding of Mr. Mike’s Music Method, LLC, a company built on the philosophy that every student has a unique musical "ear" waiting to be unlocked.

A Commitment to the Craft Michael’s work isn't limited to the classroom. In 2025, he was awarded First Prize in an International Composer Competition. To understand the piano inside and out, he is currently completing a piano technician apprenticeship and is auditioning for the prestigious Composers Concordance in Manhattan.

"My goal isn't just to teach students how to play notes; it's to teach them how to speak through their instrument." — Mr. Mike