Guitar Lessons in Fenway, MA

Instruments: Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have used Hal Leonard's Essential Elements to kickstart lessons for beginners. Once the student has a handle on the foundations we build upon that. I like to select achievable goals for the student to instill confidence in their ability as they learn. I have learned to use different resources and materials depending on the age, goals and interests of the student. I keep lessons engaging and fun no matter the ability level. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar

I strongly believe that everyone is very different.  Learning styles and musical goals are very much a part of this.  Some find reading from a book helps them, so for most students I begin by recommending "A Modern Method For Guitar" from the Berklee Press, however for others a book is not as helpful as listening to some music and watching someone play.  I like to introduce as much theory as is desired from the student because theory is a very important part of the musical process, but if the student prefers to get playing first and understand the “why” later then we can work something out in that regard.  Depending on musical interest, we can work with different genre's and pieces to promote specific techniques and practice routines. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

The first lesson will be as much a conversation as an applied lesson, functioning as a way to get a sense of the student's interests, experience-level, and personality. I ask that for the first lesson, the student bring in a recording of something they'd like to learn in the near future - or, if they have a longer-term sense of what they'd like to do, two recordings, one of which they would like to learn in the near future, and another of which they'd like to work towards learning as a longer-term goal. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

So what I offer you is a fun learning experience where you will get the most enjoyment out of your guitar and not the painful practice lessons that many feel is a rite of passage in order to play. By taking a song based approach you will not be one of the many that can play just little parts of a lot of things, but will be able to play entire songs which gives you a whole piece to practice and gives any listeners the ability to enjoy your song. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Bass Guitar Music

Music is meant to be a form of expression. Sometimes you'll find a student may have a hard time expressing themselves. So as part of my teaching style I try to make them feel comfortable. Everyone is different, which make some students more challenging than others. However, there is something consistent about every student. Every student has that look of bewilderment when they completely understand something. I call it the light bulb. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

My teaching experience dates back to high school. When I was in high school I started teaching private beginning guitar lessons in my hometown. Once I moved to Boston I continued my search for students. I teamed up with Musika as a resource to find enthusiastic students of all ages! Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

I let each student progress at their own pace and give realistic goals for practice between lessons. You will see results immediately which will encourage and motivate you to keep going. Taking a student from not knowing anything to actually being able to play music is very rewarding and inspiring, and that's why I love what I do! Read More