Guitar Lessons in Upper West Side, NY

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For all styles, I use a combination of my own method and materials focused on technique, songs/repertoire, and music theory (which I have been using and developing for over 2 decades) along with certain specialized guitar books for teaching music reading specifically on the instrument (i.e. "sight-reading"). My own methods include a gradual, organized, and thorough curriculum of the physical fretboard and notes, music theory, and various techniques, as well as custom-tailored song/repertoire choices. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar

Sometimes the best way to learn is to just pick up the guitar and play it. I try to keep this in mind when engaging with a student. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For Music Theory, ear training and Harmony I have lessons planned already and I like to teach them at the student's rhythm. My goal is to help you reach your goals from the first lesson. I will ask about your goals, needs, and areas of interest, and from there, I will create a personalized learning path to follow. For absolute beginners, I like to take some time in the beginning to teach the fundamentals of music which will allow for students to more easily learn songs of their choice while studying which me Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Ukulele Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My method varies depending on the student. If the student wants a traditional musical approach, and is interested in learning notation and theory, then we will usually start with the Hal Leonard Book Series. If the student doesn’t want to learn notes or the more advanced musical concepts, I usually just start by teaching them simple songs that they know from the radio, TV Shows or movies. Something to get them really excited about learning and practicing, and songs that they recognize and can show others. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar

I am a mentor-style teacher. I love to see my students develop their love for music at their own pace, and I will do whatever it takes to help them achieve their goals. I feel that the music teacher/student relationship is something that can transcend music, and so I can be counted on for trustworthiness, reliability, punctuality, and honest encouragement. I also feel that it is critical that the music teacher themselves be a performing musician, and so I try to remain active with various performance projects involving piano and chamber music; this experience helps to benefit the student as well. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Violin Fiddle Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

With Violin Students, I like to start with the Suzuki method, Hal Leonard's Essential Elements, as well as some basic 1 octave scales. The first book of Suzuki is taught mainly by ear, while in the background I am also teaching rhythm with the Essential Elements material. With production songwriting and guitar, I like to work on basic chord shapes, chord changes and basic music theory so the student can understand the concepts clearly. Read More