Philadelphia, PA Acoustic Guitar Lessons

Learn to play your favorite songs and improve your overall musicianship. Using proven techniques, you will improve your technique, rhythm, knowledge, improvisation, and ability to hear and recognize chords -- all while having fun

I specialize in classical guitar, but am comfortable teaching just about any other style.

Learning how to play the acoustic guitar involves specific technique and a direct mindset. Both hands need to be specially treated, especially the right hand for strumming and fingerpicking. I teach acoustic guitar at all levels, from the casual weekend folk song strummer to the dedicated quick picking professional.

If you're looking for lessons in Acoustic Guitar, then you've come to the right place. I will teach elementary guitar with a great emphasis on theory and applied methods. My background includes piano lessons that I received as a youngster, and guitar lessons held at various places after that.

Students can expect to learn at an easy and thorough pace. With my lessons, you can take your time no rush. I will work with every student one on one. Each lesson will be well planned and organized, but also it will be fun. If you don't understand something, I will work so that you do understand it. There is no pressure in learning. You can work at your own pace. Looking forward to working with each and everyone of you.

If you've always dreamed of being able to pick up the guitar and play, let's get you started! Whether you wish to play rhythm guitar, learn fingerpicking patterns, or want to be able to accompany yourself while singing, I can help. We will also learn to read music for guitar and music theory.

My lessons draw from a diverse field of experience in rock, pop, jazz, and electronic music to teach you not only the mechanics of guitar, but a deeper appreciation and understanding of a wide variety of musical forms and genres. Learn your favorite songs, learn how they work, and learn how to utilize that knowledge to start your own musical journey!

In addition to playing guitar and drums in a wide variety of musical acts, I have studied under acoustic fingerstyle guitarist Trevor Gordon Hall, classical guitarist Brad Rau, and rock guitarist Aaron Ribnicky.

Interested in learning how to play guitar, but don’t know where to begin?

I teach 1-on-1 guitar lessons to all ages, primarily focused on beginner and intermediate levels. Lessons will cover everything from guitar basics, basic music theory, chords, note improvisation to learning full songs (of the student’s choice). I fully believe in learning through playing with others and training one’s ear to be able to recognize notes/chords/styles. My lessons will be tailored to what the student is interested in learning, along with some recommendations from myself in being able to grow as a guitar player.

If you are interested in learning how to play guitar (and your favorite songs!), please don’t hesitate to contact me!

I believe understanding music theory and history are the keys to a great musician.

Knowing the right musicians and bands to look up that will help drive every student to wanting to become great.

Finally... I believe anyone can play an instrument, but not everyone can write music, and that is what I aim to teach.

After playing guitar for over 15 years, i’ve developed a truly proficient and unique style of playing unlike anyone else. With advanced techniques combined with outside the box ideas, you will learn to adapt to any genre or style and create your own unique style along the way. My style blends rock and roll, jazz, blues, and classical. You will learn to effortlessly solo over any chord progression using theory and your ear.