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Masters in Education from Relay Graduate School of Education
Bachelors in Classical Guitar Performance from The City College of New York
Associates in Audio Engineering from Queensborough CC
Standard Teaching Certification in Music K-12 from New Jersey BOE
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. I have taught in music academies, music stores, and privately in my home studio or at students homes. Most recently, I have been a certified public school music teacher teaching students across all grades K-12.
For young students I like to give a full well rounded education, focusing on instrument playing as well as music theory and music reading. I use several sheets from my book collection and also make my own sheets. These pages are included with the lessons, so there is no need to purchase any books as I provide the study materials at the appropriate times as the student grows in skills and experience. For adult students I focus on the clients interests while still guiding them to music reading and theory, as appropriate. I also have many sheets which are included in the lessons that I use, and also accommodate to whatever interests, styles, songs the student may have.