Guitar Lessons in Brookline, MA

Instruments: Guitar Voice

Now I know everybody when starting wants to learn his or her favorite songs and I think that's great! I will certainly be happy to help with that, but while learning those songs I will point out why the music being played by a particular artist works from a theoretical as well as sonic aspect. Understanding why things work is the key to unlocking our own musical potential and exploration. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have performed in jazz combos, rock bands, acoustic folk groups, and free improvisation ensembles; my teachers and mentors have included guitarists Joe Morris, Julian Lage, Paul Bollenback, Bob Ferrazza, and Lenny Breau student/fretboard harmony guru Bob Thompson; improvisors Carla Kihlstedt, Eden MacAdam-Somer, and Hankus Netsky; and composers Anthony Coleman and Stratis Minakakis. I maintain an active performance schedule, and am currently at work writing, recording, producing, and engineering a record of songs and instrumentals, entitled (t o r s o). Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Throughout my teaching career, I have been driven to help students achieve their very best. I strongly believe that music has the power to change lives, to enhance the social, cultural and spiritual lives of people, and serve as a profound medium of personal expression. I always encourage my students to ask questions as it not only keep them learning but also allows the lessons to be more interactive. I have also mentored several students for conservatory and private music school auditions. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

I am a hard-working and nurturing instructor who enjoys working with students and helping them find their own musical voice. Being born in Dubai, UAE to a Colombian/Indian background, I have always had the opportunity to be around many different cultures and enjoyed learning from them in many different ways. In 2011, I left Dubai to study at Berklee College of Music in Boston, where I graduated Summa Cum Laude in Guitar Performance. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I grew up in Germany and started taking classical guitar lessons at age 10. After my dad took me to some Rock concerts, I wanted to learn the electric guitar. The two concerts that had the biggest impact on me during that time was seeing Yngwie Malmsteen and catching his pick as well as seeing Gary Moore. It got me interested in Hard Rock, Neoclassical Shred, and Blues. I started taking courses at a music school near Frankfurt, Germany when I was a teenager. Read More