Guitar Lessons Northeast

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar

I focus on the student as an upcoming musician. I recognize their weaknesses and strengths and I conduct my lessons around what they have learned and what they need help learning to accomplish their goals. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I began taking guitar lessons in 2005 (age 15). When my instructor left to attend Berklee, he told me that I had the ability to teach all of his students, and that I should take his job. So from 20062008 I taught students ages 365 in all the genres listed above. I offered private lessons to some friends and classmates while I went to Berklee. I find that teaching is the best way to help me internalize musical concepts myself, and I get a lot of personal gratification from helping someone overcome their music and creative obstacles. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Passionate about sharing my love of the guitar with students of all ages, I’ve been teaching for more than 30 years. A trained Flamenco guitarist, I found, at the tender age of 7, my passion when I heard the world-renowned Flamenco guitarist Sabicas. Studying Flamenco since then, I began, during my teens, performing professionally and have had the honor of performing with such nationally known musicians as Billy Bang (legendary fiddle player), Willy Calhoun (Living Colour), Vassar Clements Band, Tom Chapin, Stanley Jordan, Buddy Miles, and Michael Powers. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele

I try to incorporate some form of a goal to achieve, whether its a recital, audition, or just an informal get together with another student. In order to reach these goals its very important to instill proper practice techniques. So for weekly assignments, I have the student's practice scales, finger exercises, and chord changes. At each lesson, we review the previous week's assignment and address any playing challenges or difficulties. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

My teaching experience dates back to a month after I picked up the guitar, when I started teaching a group of highschool friends how to play. Later, at the Field School, I created a club for other Field students to learn how to play guitar in a group setting. At the same time I took a job as a clerk at the local guitarshop and began teaching beginner students privately. Read More