Guitar Lessons Northeast

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: Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My work and musical groups have been featured in publications such as The New Yorker, Okayplayer, Afropunk, and many more. Throughout this time, I have also worked as an educator at a number of public and private schools, as well as music schools, in a variety of capacities: as a general music teacher, a choral director, a private drum, bass, guitar, and vocal instructor, a songwriting and production teacher, and more. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Electric Guitar

I've had students use the FJH Young Beginner Guitar Method and Hal Leonard Guitar Method books for learning how to read music notation. I've also used Hal Leonard Guitar TAB Method for learning chords and riffs. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice

Both of these degrees emphasized classical singing technique, and through this study I gained a solid foundation for my musical craft. Once out of school, I then sought to begin creating MY music and MY sound, a challenge which continues to manifest itself even today in a variety of ways. I am now a singer/songwriter and I perform often with my own band in which I sing, play guitar, write my own songs and arrange intricate backup harmonies and multiple instrumentation. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Synthesizer, Music, Keyboard

As a composer and performer myself, I understand the benefits of consistent and productive regular practice. I have studied the classical canon, contemporary classical music, jazz, and popular styles, and performed them all in halls and clubs throughout the Northeast and the world. I have found the best way to motivate students is to partner with them to define their individual goals for each lesson. When they are excited to be working toward a goal that is meaningful for them, they will rapidly make progress! Read More