Guitar Lessons in Riverside, CT

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar

My first ever performance was at a piano recital as a 6-year old. By the 5th grade I was performing with a genuine garage band, making our debut performance headlining at our elementary schools talent show. From that time forward I've been in countless multifarious bands and have been performing music in some form or other ever since. I have performed with and sat in for some of the finest NY metro area musicians including the late great Melvin Sparks, Scott Spray (Johnny Winter), Scott Lebish (James Brown) Gil Paris and Jeff Smith. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am deeply passionate about music as is demonstrated in my teaching. I'm an encouraging and patient teacher with the ability to assess the needs of my students easily. There are so many elements of music that I enjoy and appreciate which I convey to my students. I help them realize what it is they want to learn and what it is they appreciate about music. Most importantly, I aim to help my students to find their own individual expression in their guitar playing and/or songwriting. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Acoustic Guitar

For guitar (beginners), I use Mel Bay's Modern Guitar book. For vocalists interested in jazz, I'll use The Real Vocal Book for material, and to teach out of, I'll use my beginner piano and guitar books for sight reading, and teach my own techniques from memory. I can work on any song the student might want to learn. I aim to work with the students at whatever level they’re at. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My teaching experience goes all the way back to when I was in high school eight years ago. I began playing guitar at the early age of 5 so I had a lot of practice and experience by that time. I always try to encourage my students to let me know what their goals are for playing guitar so we can base their lessons around that. I have taught students of all ages from 5 years old to 60 and older. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Double Bass Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have been a performer and teacher for 10 years now. I love collaborating and mentoring students of all ages, and I believe each student has their own unique experience and approach to making music. My goal is to help you reach your goals quickly and in a positive way. I graduated from The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in Performance and have begun touring around the world as an instrumentalist and composer. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Trumpet Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Ukulele Recorder Double Bass Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My methods are non-traditional for some students and traditional for others. Each person learns differently and needs different methods to achieve their goals. I have used Essential Methods books, Jump Right In books, and others that I have found in my studies as a music teacher. I believe music is learned in many different ways, by ear, by reading, and by playing. We learn to talk by talking and being surrounded by those who talk. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

The key to my teaching style is to take my personality that has been so effective in concert and use it as a catalyst to inspired my students to gain confidence, set goals, and press on to master their instrument. For the younger students, I tell them to think of their guitar as a teddy bear and hug it like your best friend and that fingering is not your foe but your friend. Read More