Edison, NJ Guitar Lessons

I have a unique understanding of the guitar, and teach mostly through the works of The Beatles
Although it depends on the student

Various styles of Guitar depending on the students interest are being taught. Students will learn how to improvise, write their own music and learn students of other artists very quickly.

My guitar lessons are geared toward songwriting and accompaniment. I stress simplicity, expressiveness, and real-world performance skills. Some of the more successful students I've taught have had tangible and straightforward goals- such as being able to perform music for their children at home, learning a song for their dad's birthday, or perfecting a performance for an open mic night.

I also love teaching kids, ensuring a promising musical future by getting in the basics early.

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I have been playing guitar for 30 years. I grew up a rock player but also studied jazz and classical. My strength as a teacher is that I understand each student is different. I am able to easily adapt to a student's needs and desires, all the while implementing the necessary discipline in order for them to achieve their goals.

All ages, from beginners to intermediate players welcome. Acoustic and electric guitar.

Some topics that we address include:

-Learning the neck
-Chords
-Rhythm exercises
-picking
-Reading music/tablature
-training your ear
-Scales
-guitar care/maintenance

and much more

My students cover a wide range, from bluegrass to concert classical. The correct technique is the one that will be able to underlay any musical style. For example, if the left hand is flexible and well-formed, then blues, Bach and flamenco all will come more easily. This core is essential, because even at the most beginning stages, the student should be able to play with musical expression. Books I commonly use are Suzuki and Parkening--but I equally commonly use other materials.

I've been playing professionally for many years, in theater pits and rock bands. Whether you want to shred like Slash, start working up the rungs towards a Broadway pit, recreate the latest sounds coming out of Brooklyn, or develop your own unique style, I'll help you get there - without spending a zillion dollars on pedals and amps! The most important element of any guitar rig is you.

There are many ways to play the guitar. I teach from beginner to advanced. The Beginner student can expect to learn basic chords and scales, ear training to be able to recognize the chords from hearing them applied to tunes, basic note recognition, and tunes. All lessons are geared towards the individual sudents pace of learning.

I've been playing since I was 9 years old, and have toured and recorded with a bunch of people and learned a lot of things! I graduated new school for jazz and contemporary music where I studied with some of the best guitarists in New York, and play regularly in NYC with a bunch of really amazing bands. I also teach at The School Of Rock in Manhattan and work with kids of all ages in both group and one-on-one settings.