Melina C
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Ukulele, Music, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar
Styles: Classical, Pop, Rock, Folk, Electronic, Punk

I started teaching guitar as a teenager  - my fomer piano teacher referred me to a neighbor who was inquring about where to find a guitar teacher. I felt honored that my piano teacher recommended me! Before I knew it, I was teaching quite a few kids in my old neighborhood of Bath Beach, Brooklyn. I have taught music ever since! My background in counseling helps me to meet students where they are at. I am a patient teacher with 10 years experience in public high school music as well as over 20 years of private teaching. 

I work with the student to learn what they are interested in learning. All my students learn to read traditional notation as well as tablature. I like method books like Hal Leonard , especially for the complete beginner - but  I supplement with other repertoire I have found throughout the years. I encourage beginning with a nylon string guitar because it is easier on the fingers! I incorporate music theory in all of my teaching. I am a fan of all types of rock n roll, folk, punk, indie music, as well as various fingerpicking styles so this is what I most like to teach!