Guitar Lessons in Sands Point Port Washington, NY

Instruments: Guitar Harmonica Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I began teaching my younger brothers to play guitar almost since I started learning myself. Professionally, I've worked for Curtain Call in Stamford, CT to help run their Summer Youth drama program. I also directed, music directed, and choreographed the musicals at Trinity Catholic Middle School for two years. Privately, I've worked at the Schule of Music, instructing young children in guitar lessons. I believe that the drive for learning must come from the student and I'm simply their to encourage their passions and give them the knowledge and resources to achieve their own ideas. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

As of 2022, I am new to professionally teaching, but I have given plenty of hour lessons to some friends and close acquaintances. Not to mention the fact that I have had an outstanding lineup of teachers that have gotten me to where I am now, including Distinguished Professor James Piorkowski of the Buffalo Guitar Quartet, and Courtney Fleming, whose teacher-student lineage traces back to the famous romantic guitarist Francisco Tarrega. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Ukulele Recorder Music Keyboard

Im a very go with the flow type of teacher. I will always cater to my students needs, so if that means sticking with one song for a year, thats what we will do. What I dont want to happen is for music to become a chore, so if we find that something isnt working, I have no problem switching it up. Any progress we make in lessons is good progress, and I will make sure to acknowledge that. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

I find it really rewarding to see a student find a passion for music. Its my main goal and priority to make sure that my students are happy learning the guitar instead of it feeling like a chore. In order to keep the lesson fun and productive I split the lesson up so that half the time we are going over the scales and chords, and the other half we are playing and improvising using what we went over. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

I am a motivated instructor that has an ability to target problem areas in a student . I take pedagogy seriously and focus on proper technique and eliminating bad habits . I was Vice President of New York City classical guitar society and loved to recruit some of the best guitarists in the world . I loved teaching and giving masterclasses. Music is everything to me and I take teaching it very seriously and hope that my students also dedicate much time to this beautiful instrument that is one of the most demanding. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Organ Synthesizer Ukulele Keyboard Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am a Jazz Pianist and NJ Certified Music Teacher. I've played and toured as a jazz musician all over the globe and am the former student of Ellis Marsalis who is hailed as the father of jazz notable Wynton Marsalis. My experience ranges both on stage as well as in the classroom. My teaching experience ranges from ages 4 to 80. Currently in October 2016 I released my debut Jazz CD 'Invocation'. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Double Bass Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I teach to each students style of learning and thinking, and approach my job from a place of complete respect for the students. The most fundamental quality of my teaching style is my desire to make everything I teach relevant and personal for the students, so that they truly connect to what is being taught, rather than simply learning facts and assimilating information. My ultimate goal as a teacher is for my students to be complete, well-rounded players, able to approach any genre with a complete understanding of the depths of music. Read More