Montclair, NJ Acoustic Guitar Lessons

All styles of acoustic guitar for performance & recording.

Providing instruction in styles of music that feature acoustic guitar.

Accomplished guitar teacher for students of all ages, 6 to 66. Learn to hold the guitar properly and how to tune it. Read notes and tabs. Strum, pluck, and pick the guitar strings with your dominant hand. Learn to play melodies and chords with your non-dominant hand. Begin with the basics and progress to playing your favorite music from popular to jazz, folk, country and more. Enjoy the process and the progress!

I can teach any level in the styles of Pop, Rock, Folk, Jazz, Blues etc. I have taught many acoustic guitar students and usually create a unique lesson plan for every student. I have helped many people learn their favorite songs and given them the tools necessary for creating their own music. The is an option to learn to read music or just focus on learning songs.

I will break down the nuances of learning the acoustic guitar in a friendly, clear, and articulate manner. We will discuss various concepts of the acoustic guitar in the styles and songs you enjoy most.

The technique I teach is applicable to classical, acoustic and electric guitar. It is based on finding the most relaxed position for the entire body, and ultimately the hands and fingers. It's the most fun way to play!

Whether you are an absolute beginner looking to start playing the guitar for fun, or a seasoned veteran trying to dig deeper into understanding the instrument, my teaching and performing experience can propel you to reach any and all of your musical goals! Lessons are designed for the needs of each individual. Beginners will develop the skills to strum through songs within the first couple weeks while intermediate and advanced players will choose the curriculum that they wish to study. I teach all ages and genres of music with a specialization in jazz guitar and theory. Along with guitar lessons students will be given a solid foundation of music theory, note reading, ear training and technique, while also providing the option to be recorded in my home studio. Please message for any questions or to get started!

Guitar lessons are a fun, laid-back, and encouraging experience for anyone to pursue. My lessons are specifically designed to accomplish the goals of the student, whether it's as simple as playing along with your favorite songs, or obtaining the musical foundation to begin writing your own songs. Former students have thanked me for being laid-back, non-rigid, and down to earth. My diverse musical background lets me offer students of any genre a fast track to learning the skills they desire, and having fun along the way as well!

I studied at Berklee College of Music, and can teach Rock, Jazz, Folk, Blues, modern Fingerstyle Acoustic, and Music Theory. I like teaching students through the music that they feel passionate about, which I think encourages the most advancement.

Jason has been described as an extremely versatile educator and performer. Aside from being a classically trained guitarist and Suzuki certified teacher working with young children ages 2 and up, he specializes in Jazz, Classical/Fingerstyle guitar, lead/rock/pop guitar, song writing/arranging and Music Theory. Jason received his formal training from the Manhattan School of Music and holds a Master of Music in Performance as well as a specialized Professional Studies Diploma with a focus in performance. Though he has performed in Germany, Asia and throughout the east coast of the US, his true passion lies in teaching students of all ages and experience levels. Nothing makes Jason happier than seeing his students develop a true love for the guitar and provides a fun and exciting environment for them to do so.