Guitar Lessons in Farnham, NY

Instruments: Guitar

While earning my two Bachelors Degrees at New Paltz, several of the students and I form a Jazz Fusion quartet and played at various venues are the Hudson Valley Area. I was also recruited by the SUNY New Paltz Administration Team to perform at various school functions (award ceremonies, graduation ceremonies, executive galas, etc.). I was also recruited by the SUNY New Paltz Arts Department to perform in a student production of the musical "Tommy" as 1st guitarist. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am passionate about teaching and exploring the infinite possibilities that only have to be discovered by each person. I been studying and playing the guitar for 39 years, and sincerely believe that every person has the innate ability to communicate through music, no matter what level of skill. I treat every time I play the guitar as if it were the first time, and every time, I discover something that helps me to forge my own unique path on the journey, and overcoming the obstacles that inevitably present themselves on the journey. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with Mel Bays. Once the student starts to understand the book. I will begin to teach solo appropriate for their first recital performance. For adults, I try to find out what music they are interested in and have then tell me they're top song to learn, I try to get them to play something within the first hour. I want then to leave feeling like the you did something and that your money was well spent on my services. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I've been playing guitar and bass for over 10 years, and have been teaching since 2020. I have experience writing and performing songs in rock and jazz bands, as well as experience recording music in professional studios and in my own DIY recording space. I have experience teaching absolute beginners as well as intermediate players learn different aspects of guitar such as: new chords, scales, navigating the fret board, improvisation, learning songs by ear, and song writing. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar

I have a very fun and unique way of teaching children. This makes it very easy for them to catch on quick and not lose interest. For adults, I jump right into the essentials of learning. I go over scales, and timing. I introduce solo techniques and I always review to keep the student on top of their game. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar

My main goals with all of my students are to foster their love and appreciation for music and to teach them the skills they need to make whatever music they want to make. I want all of my students to be able to experience the joy that comes from music making so I do my best to ensure that they're using healthy, efficient, reliable, technique; that they become musically literate, and that they develop aural skills that will help them to better understand what they hear. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Ukulele Conga Latin Percussion Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe Acoustic Guitar

I also wholeheartedly believe that although it may not be aligned with personal preference, it is imperative that all musicians, vocalist, and instrumentalist alike should be exposed to all genres of music for experience sake. It is important to practice, but it is even easier to listen. The classical technique has a rich history and practical use in many genres, so it is a good thing that you approach different styles and dissect what makes each unique in their own way. Read More