Guitar Lessons in Lake Grove, NY

Instruments: Piano Guitar Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have been playing guitar since I was 13. I started playing in bands as soon as I could. When I turned 19, I started to pursue my undergrad in classical guitar performance. My major allowed me to delve into many different styles of music such ranging from classical to popular folk music from South America. While doing my undergrad, I did a lot of private teaching on the side where I was introduced to so many other genres of music. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Ukulele Conga Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My teaching style is all about the growth of the student and doing what I can to spur their progress. Being new to private instruction, I am eager to discover what teaching methods work most effectively for each student I interact with, and even strengthen my own guitar skills in the process. In teaching, I aim to help make music feel like fun as opposed to a chore or obligation and pass on what I have found most effective and helpful in my journey thus far. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Bass Guitar Double Bass Classical Guitar

Nothing is more rewarding then seeing your students develop a passion for music and pursue their future career in music . On my teaching technique each student get different approaches and each of them work individually set in his/her own realistic goals.By trying to find out what inspires them I can tailor my instruction to make each student eager to learn more . When student feels comfortable playing a certain technique then the freedom of playing his/her favorite piece comes in our view to change the music style for him/her. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Double Bass Music Keyboard

I tailor the program to the student's needs. A student seeking a traditional eduction would be presented with method materials such as Simandl, as well as Hal Leonard's Essential Elements. Pop, jazz and other genres of music could be explored, depending on the goals of the student. As a jazz musician, I find that learning multiple styles opens up whole worlds of expression and concept. I have studied with classical players as well, and have worked through method books and excerpts. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Viola

Music is my life and I don't know what I'd do if it wasn't teaching. I do private lessons both in person and online. I have students of all ages, 5 - 45. I've been doing this for seven years. I specialize in practice techniques and NYSSMA prep. It's funny I don't believe in bad music. Beauty is in the eye (or in this case the ear) of the beholder. There are many ways to love music, and there are just as many ways to learns music. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Latin Percussion Music

My teaching experience dates back to my college days, when I student taught at various middle and high schools as well as taught private voice lessons at a music and dance academy. After college I started my first teaching job in Maryland, teaching beginner piano, choir, and musical theatre. After my first job I joined the national tour of A Christmas Carol, where I was a performer as well as the vocal coach. Read More