Guitar Lessons Northeast

Instruments: Guitar, Ukulele, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I'm a teacher, music therapist and performer. I have been playing guitar for over 30 years and teaching for more than 20. I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from SUNY New Paltz and upon graduating I taught lessons and did various gigs for a little over 10 years. I then attended Montclair State University where I studied music therapy. I love working with students of all ages, whether it be in music therapy sessions or guitar lessons. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

For beginners I start by teaching basic chords and teaching notes on the neck and how to read music using Hal Leonard or Mel Bay books. Using these basic ideas students can begin learning many of their favorite sons quickly. For intermediate students I teach music theory, including chord theory, scales, and improvisation techniques. Advanced students are taught jazz chords, songs, more advanced scales and arpeggios, and more difficult improvisation techniques. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Ukulele, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

For beginner students, I work through Hal Leonard's Guitar Method books 1-3. I then supplement with William Leavitt's A modern Method for Guitar Volume 1. I incorporate the student's musical interests throughout this by asking them for a list of their favorite songs that I then teach them the chords for. This keeps them interest in sticking to the guitar lessons while also sneaking basic music theory into the lessons. The students will then be well rounded in both theory and technique while still keeping lessons fun and engaging. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I'm a dedicated teacher, interested in teaching a variety of guitar styles (jazz, rock, traditional folk, etc) to students at all stages of musical growth. I recently graduated from the New England Conservatory of Music, where I studied Contemporary Improvisation and Music Theory, and received Pi Kappa Lambda honors. I emphasize an aural approach to music making, based on developing a relationship between one's ear (as expressed through the body - the voice, clapping, even dancing) and the guitar. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

For beginners on string instruments , I start with teaching them the major scale in the key of G, and then progressing to beginner songs. After a few songs are mastered, I ask each student to propose a song theyd like to learn based on their individual taste. For percussion, I focus on fundamentals such as proper sticking techniques and rudiments. Then I begin teaching them how to use the kit properly, as we work into basic rhythm, eventually progressing into learning songs. Read More