Guitar Lessons Northeast

Instruments: Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

For beginners I like to start with note identification, octaves, and basic open CAGED chords then move to the open minor chords, pentatonic, and major scales next . As students understanding of the fret board develops I try to move these concepts into other position by highlighting relativity and connecting chord shapes as they're highlighted in different scale patterns. In the meanwhile I like to offer students song material relevant to these concepts for practice. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar

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Instruments: Guitar

Proprietary method of one on one guitar instruction with lesson plans tailored for each individual student's current playing abilities, from beginner to advanced. Each cirriculum is centralized in style where the student may pursue any one or multiple styles on the instrument while advancing, from lush chord melody jazz to rock lead guitar. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Ukulele, Music, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar

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. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

For beginners, it's important to carefully approach the basic skills so it's fun and not discouraging. For intermediate and advanced students, we hit the ground running and build on skills already developed while filling in any gaps too. Here's an example of how I structure a 60 minute drum lesson: warm up, technique drills, drum beat practice, song study, jam session Here's an example of how I structure a 60 minute guitar/bass lesson: warm up, technique drills, chords/composition practice, song study, jam session Read More