Guitar Lessons in West Newton, MA

Instruments: Guitar Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have performed in jazz combos, rock bands, acoustic folk groups, and free improvisation ensembles; my teachers and mentors have included guitarists Joe Morris, Julian Lage, Paul Bollenback, Bob Ferrazza, and Lenny Breau student/fretboard harmony guru Bob Thompson; improvisors Carla Kihlstedt, Eden MacAdam-Somer, and Hankus Netsky; and composers Anthony Coleman and Stratis Minakakis. I maintain an active performance schedule, and am currently at work writing, recording, producing, and engineering a record of songs and instrumentals, entitled (t o r s o). Read More

Instruments: Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I love music and love teaching. I am an experienced musician and song writer. I have toured in bands and have a great variety of experience in different genres of music. I have served as a worship leader and lead guitarist at the Crossing Life Church in Windham, NH, as well as collaborated on several recording projects over the years. I have taught private lessons on and off over the past 10 years by word of mouth referrals. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Clarinet Drums

I am well versed in the pop/rock genres and have taught myself through learning popular songs but even more singificantly through composition; I have written over one hundred songs as a singer-songwriter and have much to impart in this field. The skills developed in these areas (improvisation, composition, music theory) are the ones most likely to ensure an autonomically deep and everlasting connection to confident music performance and development. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar French Horn

I find that it drives the student to learn the instrument for himself. And as the student wants, more and more, to prove that he can "beat the instrument," he begins to work at it in ways that I can't teach. Learning an instrument is more than showing up for one hour each week. Practice is everything. I feel that my methodology encourages students to take on the instrument head on and learn how to solve problems on their own so that they can practice and improve more quickly. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Trumpet Bass Guitar Synthesizer Double Bass

I have been teaching since my undergraduate degree where I tutored Harmony/Music Theory. For the past 6 years I have taught private guitar and bass lessons. While getting my master's I brushed up on trumpet, MPC, and recording techniques. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

The teaching style that I use is to get to know my students and keep a fun and engaging atmosphere. I try to convey that the goal of learning an instrument is to play music, so I always save time for playing songs or jamming together. I always found that my best teachers were kind and lighthearted individuals that understood my needs. I try to be the same for my students. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

Over the past 2-3 years, I've had the pleasure of working with many students and helping them find a unique voice. Music should be enjoyed, and I try to cater to the students needs, whether they need to work on something or if they're curious about certain concepts. I do encourage students to ask as many questions as possible, as not only does it keep them constantly learning, but it also allows me to guide them in the best possible manner to achieve their own musical goals and pursuits. Read More