Woodhaven, NY Guitar Lessons

Only beginner and intermediate guitar.

Basic chord progressions, accompaniment and solo techniques.

I believe that teaching guitar requires a balance of structure and spontaneity with some humor and fun mixed in. I believe that learning to play music is a social activity which is ultimately about communicating something deep and meaningful. During the 8+ years that I've been teaching, several of my students have either gone on to play at their school talent shows, attend music college or simply learned to enjoy the pleasure of performing for their family and friends.

I teach good playing technique and broadly applicable musical knowledge by working on music you actually want to play. I've played and worked with students on Bach sonatas, Dylan/Donovan style fingerpicking, jazz comping and solos, rock, metal and punk riffs, Steve Vai-esque two-hand tapping, as well as songwriting, music theory, and aural skills, so no matter what kind of music you like or how you're looking to improve, chances are I can help take you do it. Intermediate level and above.

I possess more than 10 years of progressive experience in music education. My professional history includes positions such as president/instructor at Rockville Centre Music as well as classical guitar instructor at Long Island Conservatory.
Most recently, my responsibilities as owner at Rockville Centre Music match the qualifications you are seeking. As the Owner, my responsibilities included preparing schedules, creating lesson plans, and working with special needs children.

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 have been teaching guitar for two years now. My students focus on learning proper technique, proper posture, musicality, music literacy, and how to have an enjoyable relationship with the guitar.

I received a BM from San Francisco State (2015), and am studying to obtain my MM from Manhattan School of Music (2018),
I focus on assuring that my students not only learn how to play the guitar, but how to be musical and expressive while doing so.

My method is hands on and intensive without gimmicks, not hiding information for later. I want you to develop your full potential as soon as possible. I use the same process that I went through by using my self taught approach within the frame of the classical music theory though non readers are also welcome.

I encourage students to grow and develop as a musician - not just a guitar player. It's important to understand the use of space, technique, groove & taste.

As a multi-instrumentalist, producer & composer - I've been able to explore and experience the industry as a performer and recording artist. As a graduate of Berklee College of Music, I also expect to reflect and draw knowledge to share with my students. In a friendly and musical environment, let's learn!

Focus on technique, chords, and learning songs.