Guitar Lessons Bergen County, NJ

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Bass Guitar, Organ, Synthesizer, Harmonica, Banjo, Mandolin

     Nothing makes me happier than a satisifed student who can play better than I could at their age! Everyone has different expectations; some want to become proficient, while others want to become virtuosos, and I frame my lessons around the student's goals. The student is never talked down to or berated, and always encouraged; music is hard enough without negative comments. I encourage students to listen, listen, and listen some more to music, and also to read as much as they can about music. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar

I believe that each and every student possesses the inherent capacity for greatness. My main role as a tutor is not to impose rigidly, one size fits all standards or methods onto the student. My role instead is to help each individual student tap into their own unique greatness to hopefully ignite in each one of them the joy of being lifelong learners. I don't consider this just a job. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Mandolin, Music, Acoustic Guitar

Prior to starting the formal lessons with the student, I like to understand why they want to play that particular instrument and the type of music that they enjoy. I also ask them about their musical experience. For example, can they read music, did they play any prior instruments, etc. Furthermore, to monitor each students' progress, I keep a lesson sheet that records what we worked on, what has been assigned, and any pertinent notes about the lessons. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Recorder, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I have been teaching for nearly twenty years now, starting in college. I have taught mostly in one on one private lessons, allowing the most focused approach to learning and mastering an instrument. However, I also have taught group classes, directed ensemble groups and rock bands, giving me a lot of experience in different settings. I have taught students of all ages and skill levels, taking many from complete beginners to intermediate and advanced players. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

With the small devotion of 30 minutes a day to your practicing, I can make a novice player become a good guitarist, and a good guitarist into a great player. For beginning pre-teen students, I most often begin with the Alfred Auberge method.  For those who can already read music or have played another instrument, the Mel Bay method is a good start.  For adults, I often use the Frederick Noad books Segovia Diatonic scales and Giuliani arpeggios. Read More