Guitar Lessons in Jersey City, NJ

Instruments: Guitar

Steve is an accomplished and experienced professional guitarist/instructor specializing in the rock genre. He also has a background in blues, jazz, pop and RB styles. Playing the instrument for 29 years (20 years professionally), Steve studied formally for 15 years with professional jazz guitarists Ed Capuano, John Olin and Mike Stern; active private instructor for 19 years with 12 combined years of teaching experience through various retail/commercial music centers in Northern New Jersey prior to 2008 relocation to Northern Westchester County NY. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

I start with where youre at and having a general idea of where youd like to end up. Starting with a framework i like to think of teaching like building a house. What is the foundation of what youre looking for? And go from there. If anything having to do with folk or blues I wiuld start with the pentatonic scale. All things blues stem from this scale in one way or another. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

I have been taught guitar by ten different teachers and understand a wide variety of styles as a result. I am two semesters away from graduating William Paterson University with a Music Studies degree, primarily focused in music theory. Though I have spent many hours working very hard at my instrument, I consider myself primarily a songwriter and producer and spend much of my time writing songs for my band or engineering and producing albums for other artists. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Cello Bass Guitar

Everyone loves music, its why we listen to it on the way to work, when we relax or just for the fun of it. Getting to explore the amazing world of music is a gift and I believe learning an instrument should be fun and stimulating just as music is. Secondly the lessons should be challenging without being overwhelming. It feels good to accomplish something that is difficult and that feeling of accomplishment is one of the major motivations behind learning an instrument. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Acoustic Guitar

I'm a fun and upbeat female in my twenties! I enjoy having fun with my students and making them feel comfortable and able to be themselves! I think true improvement is only made when this is accomplished. I am passionate about encouragement, and making sure the student feels confident in their strengths before helping them attack their weaknesses. I like learning about a student's personality and learning style, and cater to their individual needs. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am passionate and motivated when it comes to teaching my students because music is a powerful form of self expression and creativity that could help an individual succeed in all aspects of life. The confidence one develops with self expression carries over into all aspects of life. I graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a Bachelor degree in communication. I've studied creative arts and now, I am currently in school for my second degree in Jazz Vocal Studies at City College of New York. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Latin Percussion Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

The most important thing is that the student should be having fun, because music is fun! There is work involved, but at the end of the day, music should bring a smile to your face and if you are not having fun with music, then I am not doing my job. It is extremely important to me that the student grows, not only in technical ability, but in their love and enjoyment of music as well. Read More