Guitar Lessons in Rockaway Park, NY

Instruments: Guitar Voice Acoustic Guitar

I am an energetic and patient teacher. I love watching my students improve from week to week. I have a BA in music from Brooklyn College and have also studied privately with several different vocal and guitar instructors over the years, because I believe there is always more to learn! I've been a full time professional musician and instructor since graduating college. I have performed in many different musical situations and bring that experience into my teaching studio. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

My teaching style is based on having fun and enjoying music. I work with my students to set goals and reach them. I use my song based approach to encourage my students because one of the main reasons one picks up an instrument is to be able to recreate the music they love most. By doing this I can cater to my students' needs and desires as musicians. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Saxophone Ukulele Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I adapt my lesson plan according to the student's level, interests and hobbies away from music. All beginner students start with an Essential Elements series of books to help them understand the process of actually playing their instrument. Once this has been achieved or if the student is already past this level, I like to inquire about what the student wants to learn and improve on. With this information, I give them resources or step by step guidelines to help them with their goal. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Mandolin Double Bass

I've spent over half my life as a musician and I hope to help you have a lifelong love of music as well! Growing up in Upstate New York, I started on Cello when I was 9, but quickly made the change to Electric and Double Bass. I started my collegiate music education at Nazareth College of Rochester in 2014 as Classical Double Bass major. After a year there I transferred to SUNY Purchase to pursue a degree in Jazz Studies. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar

f you want to learn how to play the fun way, then I am for you. I make learning how to play guitar or the bass easy and effective. I am the singer/guitarist/songwriter for the NYC rock group, Damn Glad with 6 albums released. Also an accomplished producer/composer of production music for tv/film sync licensing. I have been playing guitar for over 35 years. I will teach you chords, strumming, rhythm, timing, picking, fingerpicking, lead solo, capo, slide guitar and songwriting techniques. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have been teaching for a few months now, and I really enjoy it! Forming and shaping the next generation of musicians is a crucial part to keep the American culture intact and alive. Music takes practice and discipline, and everything else will come to you as a domino effect. By sticking to your practice routine and making it fun, your own fingers will start playing wonderfully without you even much effort. Read More