Guitar Lessons Northeast

Instruments: Guitar, Voice

Now I know everybody when starting wants to learn his or her favorite songs and I think that's great! I will certainly be happy to help with that, but while learning those songs I will point out why the music being played by a particular artist works from a theoretical as well as sonic aspect. Understanding why things work is the key to unlocking our own musical potential and exploration. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Electric and Acoustic guitar teacher specializing in Blues, Blues Rock, Rock n' Roll and Folk. As a Grammy nominated songwriter/producer I've traveled the world playing lead guitar and writing songs with superstar pop group Sister Sledge.("We Are Family") One of my recent Blues songs, "Cheatin' On Me", was licensed for use in a promo for the CBS hit show, "Criminal Minds". Other recording credits include: "Coming Back Home", "Pain" and the soon to be released "Lies and Secrets". Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trombone

It is important for me that the student feels comfortable with me, so I try to make sure each lesson has a specific goal, but to keep the lesson light-hearted and fun. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Music, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

After that I still try to keep it relaxed but a bit more focused. The first lesson with any student is usually a sort of trial-and-error phase until the student starts to feel comfortable with methods/approach. I do use books but don't rely on them. If a student is really trying to focus on a particular aspect of music, like for example phrasing during improvisation, then I can share my own knowledge and recommend professional material to them. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Lute, Music, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My Teaching Style might be called the Charles Rosen Approach holistic use of numerous aspects: 1. Efficient instrumental mechanics (the basis of a strong and accurate technique); 2. Causal influences both historical and theoretical, which inevitably affect each other in a constant give-and-take and which we perceive through the sieve of time after the event. 3. Proper use of the body as demonstrated in Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais, and Body-Mapping, which can be grouped together under the umbrella of Ergonomics! Read More