Joyful, encouraging music lessons where children can explore, create, and discover what they can do — one note at a time. K–8 private lessons with Cristina Gallagher in Seaford, Long Island — and live virtual lessons wherever you are.
Let’s Make MusicExplore three ways to begin making music. Each private lesson is one-to-one and 45 minutes, shaped around the student’s interests, starting point, and growing skills — and “not sure yet” is a perfect starting place.
Small, light, and kind to young fingers — a welcoming way to start playing songs right away.
Explore ukulele lessons →
A strong foundation, steady and encouraging, while discovering the songs that make guitar exciting.
Explore guitar lessons →
A warm, expressive sound, taught by a saxophonist — Cristina’s own instrument, the alto saxophone.
Explore saxophone lessons →A welcoming way to start playing songs, finding a rhythm, and making music right away.
Four-lesson starter, one a week: tuning with a clip-on tuner, chords C, Am, F and G, 2–3 strum patterns, and 2 complete songs start to finish.
Develop a strong foundation while discovering the songs and sounds that make guitar exciting.
Four-lesson starter, one a week: tuning with a clip-on tuner, chords Em, C, G and D, 2–3 strum patterns, and 2 complete songs start to finish.
Grow technique and musical expression through supportive, step-by-step instruction.
Four-lesson starter, one a week: safe assembly, a steady tone, notes G, A, B and C, simple rhythms, and 2 complete songs start to finish.
Lesson photo is an illustrative stock image, not a Note & Flourish student.
Hi, I’m Cristina! I’m a music educator who believes children learn best when they feel welcome, supported, and free to try. My goal is to make music meaningful and fun while helping each student build confidence, creativity, and skills that last.
I hold a Master’s degree in Music Education from New York University and bring ten years of experience teaching students in grades K–8. I studied at Molloy (2013) before my master’s at NYU (2017), and spent ten years teaching in Gravesend. The saxophone — the alto saxophone — is my own instrument.
Online learning experiences are part of the Note & Flourish vision. Explore beginner ukulele, general music, and parent-child activities as courses become available. No launch dates or prices are set yet — courses will be shared as they become available.
Ask About Online Learning45-minute lesson · In-person on Long Island or virtual
Packages are paid up front; package sizes and prices are shared when you inquire.
Ask About AvailabilityTell me about your child, their interests, and what they’d love to learn — your child’s grade, your town, and anything else that would help. “Not sure yet” is a perfect answer.
We’ll talk through instrument options, lesson format, and availability — Seaford home studio, at your home within 30 minutes’ drive of Seaford, or live virtual.
Begin with an encouraging first lesson and grow from there. Lessons stay fun and low-pressure, at your child’s own pace, with no wrong answers.