Guitar Lessons Northeast

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Accordion, Ukulele, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My pedagogy is based on the American jazz tradition and the teachings of Orff and Kodaly. I like to impart a holistic love of music in my students, without boring them with too much history or theory. However, it is my belief that theory and musical literacy will open doors to a greater level of fulfillment and understanding of music as a whole. The materials I use vary from student to student and from instrument to instrument, depending on each student's goals and progress. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Double Bass

I began teaching private lessons In Zurich, Switzerland, where I received my Bachelor of Music in Performance and Pedagogy. I've taught students of all different ages, skill levels, and backgrounds. I encourage all my students to practice consistently and to play with passion, energy, and musicality. Now living in the US have had the experience of teaching not only individual lessons but group lessons, also I work as a Musical director for Bergen Performing Arts Center where I had the opportunity of directing different musical like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as well as the Lion King Jr. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Acoustic Guitar

Teaching is the best job. I enjoy every bit of my job. It has its ups and downs but on the whole, it's fulfilling when you help individuals to leave school with the outstanding knowledge and know they have a future. Teachers arent defined by one specific set of characteristics. Theres no cookie-cutter template for teachers, says Britt. The most important thing is to know your strengths. Trust in who you are as a teacher and let it shape your experience, from lesson-planning to instruction. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Bass Guitar

Based on method books and the student's personal needs and interests. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Afterwards I was fortunate to study with the great Jerry Jemmott on Long Island (Aretha Franklin and BB King's bassist). He taught me approaches to music that changed my life. I subsequently played in blues and cover bands for many years after this. Throughout this time I have continued to compose all sorts of music including country, bossa nova, counterpoint and rock. With a young boy at home to care for and another on the way I am focused on teaching for the next few years exclusively before I get back to recording and performing live. Read More