George M  
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, R&B, Gospel, Musical Theater, Latin, Funk, Hip Hop, Flamenco, Showtunes, Spirituals, Reggae, Latin Jazz, Swing, Bossa Nova, Soul, Avant-garde

My experience as a teacher began in 2016. I began with four students and gained more via word of mouth. During my final year of college, I worked at South Jersey Conservatory of Musical Arts and have been building a studio ever since. Throughout my years as an instructor, I have found that consistency is the key to progression. Progression, especially for children, helps keep the student motivated and gives them a sense of achievement. I have also found that teaching others the music they want to play is the best way to learn. Teaching has become a passion of mine as much as playing has and I look forward to working with students of all ages!

For Guitar beginners I start with the Mel Bay guitar book one that has been around for years now. For piano I use Alfred's book. I have students use the book from these publishers according to their age. As a younger student progresses through the books, I begin to choose solo repertoire that are appropriate for their skill level. I also love to teach students songs they want to learn. One of the most important things for a young student is to LISTEN to music and find out what they like. For adults I will get an idea of what they like and base my instructions accordingly. I find this method to lead to fun and engaging lessons that the student looks forward too.