Guitar Lessons Northeast

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar, Mandolin, Double Bass, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

When a new student comes in for their first lesson, I always make sure that they have a grasp of the fundamentals. Without the fundamentals it is very easy to develop poor technique that will at best limit them in what can be accomplished on the instrument, and at worst lead to pain or injury from playing. Once we are comfortable with the fundamentals I want to start making music with them as soon as possible. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

For beginner students, I like to use the most popular methods in teaching and introduce popular songs that the student can enjoy learning, to keep the lessons engaging and fun. For more advanced students, I guide my instruction to their interest but also to show them the key elements of becoming a real music professional. I teach the musical tools that you can't find in a book, that come from real world experience, a combination of my academic training and musical street smarts. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

For students who are just starting to learn - I teach them the basics of music and how to properly handle the guitar. It is very important to know your way around the instrument, so I will touch upon basic things such as the parts of a guitar, the names of the strings, how to know where you are on the fretboard, etc. From here I will proceed to develop the student's technique so they feel comfortable enough to begin playing scales and chords. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Ukulele, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I am a passionate instructor who offers lessons which are both informative and fun. In 2013 I graduated from the University of Mary Washington with a degree in music and a focus in guitar. While in school I developed a love of teaching, as I taught a few of my peers. I also performed in my university's guitar ensemble where I learned to play in a group format. Upon graduating, I took on students independently where I taught students from ages 5 to adult. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar

If I could describe my style as a mix combination of classical, rock, and songwriting. For technique, I utilize traditional classical techniques since, in my opinion, I believe that they are the most effective in establishing a strong foundation. For creativity, I usually give each the student the chance to play a duo with me playing anything that they want. I also try to relate to the student how classical techniques provide an excellent foundation for any musical style. Read More