STUDYING WITH ME:

Learning guitar should be interesting and fun! While we're studying all the different aspects of the instrument, you'll also be learning how to play your favorite songs! I approach each student as an individual and structure their lessons according to what I determine they need, as well as what they are interested in musically. I concentrate on many different areas; ear training, theory, playing technique, improvisation, various styles of music, and, the physics of the guitar. Understanding how the instrument works is important in my opinion. My long term goal is to teach a student how they can teach themselves down the line. Understanding why you’re playing something is just important as knowing how to play it. I aim to give a student rich and well rounded one-on-one time!

GENERAL BIOGRAPHY:

I have been teaching and performing for over a decade both in the US, and in England. I have played in various bands and have produced independent artists....

My name is Doug and I have been teaching professionally either in the public school systems of Connecticut or privately for over 22 years. I possess a Master’s Degree in Liberal studies from Albertus Magnus College and a Bachelor’s degree in Music from Western Connecticut State University. I own and operate a private teaching studio in Connecticut which has been in business since 2005. Along with teaching I am also a professional musician and have been since the age of 13. I have gigged and recorded professionally in and around the tri-state area for numerous years.Music is and has always been my only form of income,so teaching and playing is much more than just a hobby to me it is my life and my livlihood. When a student chooses me as his/her instructor they can feel confident that they are learning the instrument correctly and that they will be benefiting from many years of schooling and independent study with some of the industries most esteemed and trusted...

Hi! My name is Barry and I have been teaching for over 10 years in the Fairfield County, CT area. I have had success teaching all ages, styles and abilities, from the most gifted to the physically impaired. I grew up listening to a tremendously wide range of music, and have studied classical flute, rock, jazz and classical guitar, and even the japanese shakuhachi, with some of the great minds of the instruments. I graduated high honors from Queens College with a Masters' in composition, and have had works performed by major acts in the contemporary classical scene. In jazz, I have shared the stage and recording studio with the likes of Marc Ribot and William Parker; I have quite a bit of experience as a performer that I bring to my teaching. My passion for music is addictive; I have turned the least motivated students into consummate music lovers. My goal is to find a student's personal musical voice so they have the opportunity to discover where THEIR musical passion lies. Whether...

Paul is a guitarist/songwriter/educator from Branford, CT. He began playing the guitar at age 13 with a strong background in piano. He performed and recorded with bands in high school, during which time he was influenced by a wide variety of musical artists and styles, including Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Pink Floyd.

Paul enrolled at Boston's Berklee College of Music in the fall of 1994 and discovered a love for jazz, particularly guitarists such as Joe Pass and Tal Farlow and arrangers Nelson Riddle and Gil Evans. At Berklee, Paul continued to study the guitar while working toward a Bachelor of Music degree in Contemporary Writing and Production, which he received in 1998.

After graduating, Paul remained in Boston for several years performing and teaching private guitar lessons. He developed a hands-on, practical instruction method that teaches music fundamentals, theory and improvisation through playing and analyzing popular songs. Now...

I have been teaching in the Bristol/Southington area for over 12 years and have been playing the guitar for over 23 years. I majored in classical guitar at the Hartt School of Music where I received my Bachelors degree. I teach most styles of music including rock, blues, metal, and classical. Some of my favorite artist are Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton and Randy Rhoads. I'm currently playing in the Doors tribute band Riders On The Storm and have played throughout the Northeast as well as in Europe. I also play classical guitar at weddings and professional events.

I have been working with children since the age of nineteen, starting off as a counselor in a day camp and eventually as a summer camp music specialist. After college I started a music teaching career, teaching in public and private schools. For the past fourteen years I have taught private lessons in drums, guitar, and piano as well as doing preschool music performances at local libraries.

My career as a musician goes back even further than my teaching career. I have been playing drums in bands since early high school and have been playing professionally since the age of twenty. I have played with blues legend Joe Louis walker and many local professional bands.

For over 20 years, Barry has been active working as a producer, engineer, composer, arranger and musician, now working primarily in his home recording studio, Barry Hartglass Digital. Barry received a bachelor of music degree in Music Engineering Technology from the University of Miami, studied composition at the Juilliard School and also music for film at NYU. Barry plays 5 string electric bass, 5 string fretless bass, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, piano, synthesizers, soprano saxophone and various hand percussion. Barry draws on his diverse background performing and recording on multiple instruments in numerous styles to provide a stimulating and creative experience for the student.

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My name is Colin. I'm here to suit your musical education needs! Some information about my own musical background may help you understand why I am the best teacher to suit your personal style.
I'm currently 22 and have completed a Bachelors of Science in Music and Sound Recording from the University of New Haven. My primary musical focus at school was Voice, as well as songwriting. My vocal coach during school very much fostered my own unique singing style highlighting more contemporary genres of music. (Pop and Rock) She, as well as my guitar teacher, both focused on my own personal goals with music, rather than radiating their own agenda onto me. I have had several teachers in the past try to force me to sing "classically," even though that's not what I wanted to do. This has been my main influence as a music teacher, and music theory tutor, to provide a tailored curriculum to each individual's exclusive goals. As far as my own music career is concerned, I have...

I've been playing piano & drums for 35 years and am currently playing professionally in the Hartford CT area. I am also skilled in playing guitar and bass, as well as having experience with theory, ear training, composition & recording.

I went to college at The Hartt School in West Hartford Connecticut where I studied studied classical percussion performance & piano.

While at Hartt, I studied classical percussion, ear training & jazz drumming with renowned tympanist and educator Alexander Lepak, co-author of the world-famous Friese-Lepak Timpani Method. I studied classical, jazz and rock percussion with Gene Bozzi, Principal Timpanist in the Hartford Symphony Orchestra. I also studied with composer and percussionist Michael LaRosa, jazz piano and theory with Ray Cassarino, onetime member of Woody Herman's band.

My professional teaching & performance experience includes a variety of musical genres. I was Orchestra Director at Mercy High School in Middletown CT & Assistant...

If you're looking to have fun while learning how to play an instrument you are at the right place.

What kind of music do you like? Classical, Jazz, Rock, Pop Latin? Well I have being classically trained at Milan Conservatory in Italy as well as Juilliard school of music in New York, but I love all good music and performed with various groups and bands. I taught in public middle school and had lots of students

Russell F. is currently a freshman at New York University, majoring in Percussion Studies, and currently is studying with Professor Simon Boyar. He just recently graduated from Half Hollow Hills High School West. He has also graduated from the Juilliard Pre-College Program under the instruction of three teachers: Jonathan Haas, Pablo Rieppi, and Greg Giannascoli. He began studying drum set and rudimental snare drum at the age of seven, and began studying marimba and timpani in his sophomore year of high school. Russell has attended the New York Summer Music Festival and was a Music Staff Intern at the USDAN Center for the Creative and Performing Arts. This past February he placed second in the Percussive Arts Society Marimba Competition held at NYU’s Weekend of Percussion. He is currently active as a composer and performer in many NYU ensembles and is excited to pursue a career in percussion.

Jason received his Bachelor of Music from UMKC Music Conservatory and went on to receive his Masters Degree in Music Performance at the Rudi E Scheidt School of Music where he studied with Lily Afshar. Jason has won several competitions including the "Brownsville Guitar Ensemble Competition" and has performed at various festivals including the Piccolo Spoleto festival in Charleston, South Carolina. He currently received an Artist Diploma from SUNY Purchase with Frederic Hand. Jason is passionate about teaching guitar to all ages. He has received Suzuki guitar training at the Frank Longay Conservatory of Guitar and is qualified to teach the method to children as young as three years old and older.
Jason is equally as proficient in Rock/Metal as he is in Classical and World music styles. He has studied rock music at various institutes such as the "National Guitar Workshop" in New Milford Connecticut.

Jason has been teaching guitar for over ten years.