Guitar Lessons in Arverne, NY

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Double Bass Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I began my musical journey on the drums, which quickly led me to the guitar and bass guitar as well, all three of which I studied with Matt Thompson in Frederick, MD. In high school, I ended up gravitating towards the bass as my primary instrument, and a growing interest in jazz caused me to add the upright bass to my collection of instruments. Little did I know that this would become an even bigger obsession of mine! Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Orchestral Percussion Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For beginning piano students, I often get them started with the Faber piano series, then incorporate music theory along with their song requests. For beginning fretted string students (guitar/bass/ukelele), I like to start with the Hal Leonard method book to get started with reading notation, so that we cover more than just tabs and chords. For drum/percussion students, I'll have them start with a combination of Syncopation by Ted Reed and Peter Erksine's Drumset Essentials Volume 1. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

A hybrid of traditional notation, playing by ear, basic right and left hand technique followed by custom lesson plans based on individual students' interests and artistic direction. My style is generally as relaxed or as focused as the student is ready for. Meaning that if the student is able to practice an hour or more a day that will lead to a more focused atmosphere, and if there's less time to practice then we adjust accordingly. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice

The most important thing is to engage my students to learn. Inspiration and motivation are very important factors in teaching music. It's very important to go with the student's pace. I always want the best from my students. I have high expectations and I always get excellent results. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Organ Electric Violin

Seeing a student thrive and succeed is the number one goal for a teacher. Understanding the student is important to me, as it would greatly help me in producing an effective and practical lesson plan. In my experience, rewards in accomplishing small tasks goes a long way for the student. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

Guitarist of 30 years. 19 years of teaching experience. Studio musician/hired gun on privately financed projects in a variety of styles. Two European tours. Over 1,000 live performances. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice

The love I have for music is immense and I have always considered that sharing the knowledge that I have acquired throughout my life to others is a way to leave something of you in this world. I studied music from the age of 4, I started at the conservatory of music in Ecuador and years later, I graduated from Ramapo College in New Jersey obtaining my bachelor's degree in arts with a major in music. Read More