Private Acoustic Guitar tutoring lessons Astoria, NY.

All levels are welcome.
Blues-Rock-Jazz

Guitar players look no further! Guitar can be very rewarding and is a wonderful all-a-around instrument to learn.

I'm a specialist in Brazilian Guitar and have played and used American Folk Styles to teach finger picking for many years. This includes Travis Picking, Blues and arrangement of all sorts of melodies for guitar. One of the first world musics I played was Irish music and I have a nice repertoire of these melodies to help the student learn how to play a linear melody. Reading is not necessary but I'm expert at getting people to read by using simple familiar music.

As a player and teacher I specialize in rock, free improvisation, and classical but am also highly proficient in jazz, blues, funk, folk and more. I develop each curriculum based on the student's musical interests. We closely study the technique and theory behind songs and artists of the student's choosing. I encourage interdisciplinary courses of study that touch on many different subjects, including music theory and composition/songwriting, but ultimately the student's goals and interests guide my lessons.

I started playing acoustic guitar when I was seven years old. I have been playing and teaching mostly bluegrass, old time, Irish, blues, and swing jazz styles for many years. I have taught both privately and have also done various workshops at festivals. I have taught guitar multiple years for instance at the Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival in PA.
My students learn to have fun with music. Students can work on rhythms, melodies, improvisation, song writing, getting into and/or hanging on in a jam session, etc.

I am an experienced guitar teacher with 10+ years of professional career behind me.

I'm looking for eager students of all experience levels and ages! I structure my lessons so students learn what they want to learn, while also building a strong foundation of good playing habits (learning the right songs that you makes you a better musician!). I specialize in pop, rock and funk. I use some of my own transcriptions and the ones I acquired from Berklee College of Music, and also have the following tools available to use during lessons: sound recording equipment, sheet music, and more.

Let's plug in that guitar and start rocking out :)

I have extensive experience teaching and playing across many styles including jazz, classical, R&B, funk, rock, folk, improvised music, and more. I approach each student as an individual with their own goals, needs, experience level, and learning style to create a specialized curriculum that helps propel the student towards their best self and enjoy the process at the same time.

Player for 15 years

I have played venues such as:
The Stone Pony, Starland Ballroom, Dingbatz!

I own a studio!

I can show you how to properly record/write/produce awesome songs and riffs!

TAKE CONTROL of your guitar. You absolutely have the potential to learn your favorite songs, make music and most importantly have fun!! I can get you there the comfortable way.

I have taught guitar since I was fifteen years old. Teaching is much more than just imparting knowledge, it's also about connecting with people. We will not just play guitar together. I will help you develop your artistic voice and channel your creativity.

Since starting, it has been a joy to work with many different players. I've had young kids playing country music, teenagers learning jazz, adults rediscovering classic rock solos, and retired bluegrass performers just to name a few. I prefer to build lessons around your style and influences.

Beginners:
I will take you from the very beginning concepts, to learning your first chords, strumming rhythms, basic music understanding into playing your favorite songs.

Experienced Players:
Let's work together to expand your set list, practice new ...

My musical career has brought me in touch with Grammy winning musicians and legendary performers. I've appeared as a soloist with orchestra and performed in Off-Broadway musicals. I received my Masters in Guitar Performance from the Manhattan School of Music, one of the top conservatories in the United States. I've taken the lessons and tips from my world-class teachers and have shared it with my students for the past five years. I teach all ages, all styles, and have experience teaching in private and group lessons. My students also have access to seasonal performance opportunities, so they can share their talent with family and friends!