Guitar Lessons Northeast

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Mandolin, Lute, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My teaching experience encompasses over a decade of teaching across three continents. I've taught in public high schools, music schools, multidisciplinary seminars and camps, universities (Yale, University of Toronto) conservatories (Cornish College of the Arts and Il Conservatorio della Svizzera italiana), and maintained a private studio since 2005. My students are an eclectic bunch and I couldn't be happier that this is the case; I regularly teach classical guitar lessons, help teenagers make hip hop and RnB records, work with budding sound designers, and coach avant-garde chamber music ensembles, just to name a few! Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Double Bass

I am an instrumentalist and composer/songwriter, with three decades of international professional performing, recording, and teaching experience. I have played in punk clubs, amphitheaters, jazz festivals, art galleries, country barn dances, basements, synagogues, buddhist temples, bookstores, major pop festivals and everywhere in between. Artists of note I work or have worked with include Nels Cline, Sharon Van Etten, Julia Holter, Yoko Ono, Cibo Matto, Joshua Redman, Marc Ribot, , Xiu Xiu, and many more. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

Michael has taught guitar privately and led clinics in improvisation at Berklee School of Music, New England Conservatory, Boston, Ma.; Case Western Reserve, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Oh.; and The New School of Social Research in New York City. Specializing in improvisation, guitar technique for jazz and classical music, sight-reading, theory, and world rhythm, his goal is to help students reach their highest potential in the art of creating pure music on their instrument.His accomplishments and improvisational skills both on electric and nylon string guitar have led him to play with some of the greatest musicians in the world today such as Dewey Redman, Rasheid Ali, Andrew Cyrille, Reggie Workman to name a few. Read More

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

I firmly believe that learning should be enjoyable, and to achieve that, I blend classical and modern music in my lessons. After all, if a student isnt having fun, Im not fulfilling my role as an instructor! My teaching philosophy extends beyond just playing notes. I actively encourage my students to participate in competitions and recitals, providing them with opportunities to showcase their skills and gain a sense of accomplishment. Read More

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

First of all, theory is extremely important to learn music. By learning and understanding theory you will realize and appreciate music as the amalgam between art and science. Music is heavily influenced by math. Music is science of the soul. Secondly, I make a lot of emphasis on improvisation as well. As soon as you understand the fretboard and your finger get used to playing, then improvisation connects your fingers with your soul, your muse, your inspiration. Read More