Cambria Heights, NY Guitar Lessons

ne of which is in Long Island. At this school I teach electronic music production w/ Ableton as a digital audio workstation. I also teach DJ/Turntablism along side DJ 4our 5ive (he has worked with Notorious BIG, Jay z, and is the current tour DJ for Lil Wayne). We have also started working together on performing at the venue near the school.

As a performer I have been fortunate to perform with legends such as John Scofield, Pascal Niggenkemper, Andy Milne, Dave Pietro, Dave Douglas and the list continues. These shows were at many first rate jazz clubs including: Blue Note, The Jazz Gallery, The Stone, The Tea Lounge, Tomi Jazz, Cornelia St. Cafe, The Falcon, Twins Jazz, Trumpets Jazz and many others. While receiving my Masters degree at NYU, I was also employed as an adjunct music faculty member.

In 2012 I was selected as one of Half Note Records musicians in the "Promising Artist Series." The award included responsibilities such as giving concerts and leading clinics.

In 2011, I was accepted as a disciple of tabla maestro Anindo Chatterjee. This has also been an amazing opportunity. Chatterjee spends half the year residing and teaching in NYC. Just three blocks away, I am able to spend ample time learning from him. In the winter of 2013, I spent several months in India living the music. This included daily talim (lessons) from Gurujee as well as many all night concerts and sessions with local musicians.

Another interest of mine has been listening to and studying electronic music. Turntableism was a large influence. I have turntables and a sampler and have been working with them for years. It has been a great inspiration to follow in the footsteps of DJs including DJ Craze, DJ Shadow, Mix Master Mike and Q-bert.

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I am a consummate learner in my life. I am trying to create the best musical life for myself and those around me. My goal is to share the information I have been lucky enough to learn with other students in a relaxed, open and fun manner.

I hope to inspire others to pursue a musical life. No matter how serious and long, or short and light. The act of engaging one's mind in such an activity is very fulfilling for the mind and body. There is numerous statistical data on the positive outcome of the study of music. Engaging this creative portion of your mind is something that can only be done in such an activity. What better way to do this activity than with private instruction catered to the exact needs of the person. No matter what style of music it may be!!

I encourage children and adults to explore and experience music through movement, singing, playing instruments, and improvisation (creating music instantaneously). They explore and experience first by imitation, then by creation; they proceed from the part to the whole, from the simple to the complex, and from individual to ensemble experiences.

Music literacy is an additional goal, with singing and music reading central to its success. Children and adults learn to read, hear, and think music following a sequential program.

I also incorporate ear training, singing with sol-feg syllables and/or the rhythms of the drum, then improvisation with the material and eurhythmics. The eurhythmic component is the one that receives more attention in current application and is often incorporated in elementary general music. Paying attention to body movement on the instrument and learning from it improves the feel of music.

One major difference between myself and other music teachers is the integration of technology into the hands-on experience of a private lesson. I am currently using an online resource which all my students also can use. It is an online archive of all of the material taught in lessons.

How many times have you taken a lesson, taken notes, and by the time you have gotten home you forgot some of the major points of the lesson?? I know that I have! This resource maximizes your ability to get the most out of each lesson. Maybe you are more of a shy person as well and have difficulty performing the material in the lesson. This resource is also great for you because it gives you the time to repeat the idea from the lesson over and over while being in the comfort of your own room!

One of my ultimate goals in teaching is to help my students develop the skills and knowledge to not only be able to play well, but to also be able to teach themselves (and hopefully others in the future). Thank you for your time! Have a great day!

*** Studio Equipment ***
Soundproof room w/ drum set seating for parents

Piano

P.A.

Guitar Amplifier

*** Travel Equipment ***
Sticks. Guitar. Lesson Materials

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I specialize in percussion. I have a degree in classical percussion with a concentration in Jazz performance. This background covers a lot of the bases. I played snare pieces as well as mallet percussion (vibraphone, marimba), and timpani. My number one specialty however is drumset. I have experience in teaching and playing Rock, Jazz, Latin Music, Funk & R&B, Country, Folk, and Classical Indian Music.

I also played Guitar and Piano growing up. I took private lessons as well as learned music from recordings by myself. This skill is very helpful in playing any music and also composing.

I hope to share these special skills with you!

365 Track Pro recording studio
Demos to completed CD's.

GUITAR & PIANO

*** Travel Equipment ***
Guitar & Keyboard

*** Specialties ***
All styles from blues to classical

le pages. Theory helps you to understand song writing, ear training, and how to build chords and scales. I try to get you to hear the music so you can improvise better and also take songs and solos off CD's yourself, therefore becoming more self reliant to teach yourself in the future.

My students bring in the songs they like and by strengthening their ears and learning to apply theory points, I show them how they can figure out the song by ear the exact way it was written and played by the original artist. Therefore you can play with the CD as if you are a band member. This builds confidence to perform and record in any band at any level. As stated above, I will also customize a program for those interested in learning songs without the theory work so they can use the music to play songs as a nice relaxing past time.

Course Descriptions- Rock, Blues and Funk: You will quickly learn how chords and scales are developed using a condensed theory set up chart. This quick immersion in theory helps you to build a strong foundation while at the same time playing and enjoying the music. I have found in my years of teaching that making theory and music interactive from the beginning makes it more enjoyable to learn. You will learn all scales, chords, techniques, rhythms, and ear training specific to these styles of music. The advantage to this Teaching Format , especially in terms of solo scale playing, to progress much further and faster than if you were just learning how to play the songs. We then go straight to the CD's of your choice and learn from the best, the artists you've admired. Whether to learn their rhythms, solo lines, songwriting formats, melodies and harmonies, and all by ear. As a soloist, you will know enough about scales and chord theory and how to blend the two so you can make the guitar talk yourself. Still for those who want a quick song approach, we can get into playing a song and review its theory relevance when desired. (Recommend 1 hour lesson/week plus practice time)

Folk, Country and Bluegrass: As stated above, I begin with the condensed theory chart to understand chords of all types. Here we study rhythms of the above music forms including ballad, country blues and country folk. Through use of songs you enjoy, we study how the music was written and performed. You will learn in this course how to play music you love as it was done by the original artist. We begin with listening to the original soundtrack. Through the use of the ear we dissect the song and learn it in its original form piece by piece. This will also help set up the study of song writing. Understanding how artists Choose Chords, develop Melodies and Harmonies, and use the art of Modulation to bring you to and from different keys for effect. Transposing songs to fit your vocal range and Arranging songs to bring out their best. (Recommend 1 hour lesson/week plus practice time)

Finger Style: Great fun for those who would rather not sing but still want to play full songs on guitar. This style of guitar will blend the techniques of traditional finger picking artists along with our own on improvisation over twelve bar blues progressions and songs. You will learn to play all the parts, bass, melody, harmony and inside chords with your picking hand. Also how to create chord/melody arrangements from any melody.

Classical: Classical guitar is taught through developing standard reading skills, finger exercises and scale work while learning beautiful pieces at the same time.

Song Writing: Song writing always begins with an introduction to theory. From there you will study works from other artists to see how they Choose Chords, develop Melodies and Harmonies, and how they use the art of Modulation to bring you to and from different keys for effect. Choose a song and artist that you enjoy and we will dissect the piece learning the above techniques.

Children's Studies: The study of music has proven to enhance a child's concentration, mathematical and reading skills, self confidence, performance skills in all walks of life whether its playing the guitar, to public speaking, to playing sports.

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"Fun - Fast - Patient" My course is tailored to your needs.

*** Studio Equipment ***
Les Pauls and Marshall/Fender amps. Love the sound.

*** Specialties ***
All styles but jazz. Rock, blues, folk, finger style, classical, punk, blues and all in between, from funk to punk, rock to metal. I also teach bass and drums.

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I have several guitars, a drum kit, djembe, mandolin, clarinet and full-size keyboard.

*** Specialties ***
Guitar: Classical, jazz, American or Irish folk, rock and pop; lead or rhythm.
Drums & Percussion: All genres
Piano: Classical (includes sight reading)

g, marketing and branding, and licensing. I'm currently a member of 3 original bands and have continued to do an array of session work on both guitar and bass.

I am endorsed by Lakland basses and am a member of SESAC. I love coffee, chocolate, and like my eggs over medium.