Guitar Lessons Northeast

Instruments: Guitar, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I do not use one specific method of teaching since I have never found a single method that meets the needs of every student. Every student learns differently and needs their own personal curriculum and method. Once I have identified the specific learning characteristics of a student, I plan their personal lessons accordingly and choose an appropriate book or written method to use with them. As someone who is completely self-taught, I am capable of identifying the issues that a student may be having and addressing them from the learner's perspective. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin

For beginning students I typically start with Aaron Stang music books, but am able to adapt if a student comes to me with a book in place. Once they have a grasp of fundementals, I will work with them in chord theory and improvesation. As a student progresses, I will focus more on their area of musical interest. If a student already has experience with their instrument, I will assess them individually and go from there. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Organ, Synthesizer, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I have taught all ages and skill levels, from absolute beginners to advanced apprenticeships. To me it is extremely rewarding to see a person take their love of music with them into their life. Whether or not a young person decides to pursue a career in music, the skills learned in playing an instrument are helpful in virtually all aspects of life. I have experience with music school's and with teaching privately and have found a delicate balance of hard work and fun that I can tailor to any students needs. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Double Bass, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I started teaching at an internship at PAI of Wyoming Seminary back in 2013. Then I developed my own private studio when studying in Rochester for my Eastman Undergrad. Finally, Hobart and William Smith Colleges hired me before completing that degree to teach at their fantastic school. I have taught jazz, classical, pop, and everything in between. I have no preference for teaching genres, just a focus on making sure the student is learning WHAT THEY WANT. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Conga, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Having studied guitar formally for 4 years at Berklee, I pull from materials that I found most helpful to me during my own education. These include scales, chords, modes, picking patterns and even solos. Aside from fundamentals and exercises, my favorite method of teaching is asking a student what they want to learn, a song they enjoy for example, and doing my best to teach the student how to play it and why it works from a harmonic perspective. Read More