Private Classical Guitar tutoring lessons Philadelphia, PA.

Basic right-hand technique and repertoire

Lessons are specifically tailored to each student based on ability level, learning style, and goals. Younger children will focus more on technique and fun, but in every lesson it is my goal for my students to grow their own musical sensibilities. Above all, I love sharing with my students the joy that playing the classical guitar can add to their lives.

Out of all of the different guitar styles out there, classical guitar is the most unique when compared to typical guitar methods. The classical technique needs to be carefully studied and developed. The repertoire needs to be learned and familiarized. I studied classical guitar for several years, including direct study under Glenn Lyons while I attended West Chester University.

Brad is an expert in classical guitar. He has studied with many great teachers, performed in many master classes and is an experienced performer. He knows over 8 hours of classical repertoire from many great composers including: Bach, Villa Lobos, Brouwer, and Tarrega. He techniques for memorizing music is second to none. He has a deep understand of: technique, minimizing motion, tone, nails, fretboard, sight reading, interpretation, and historical practices. He knows all the small details that makes the difference between a good performance and a great one.

Learn a wide range of repertoire and techniques to play classical guitar.

I am an experienced professional guitarist and teacher, and I am right now accepting students in my home studio. I play and teach many styles of music from classical to folk, rock, and pop. I have toured many times as a theater and back-up musician throughout all fifty US states, Canada, Europe, and Asia.
Every student has a unique set of skills, interests, and abilities which I make it my business to help uncover and develop!

As a working classical guitarist, published method book author and teacher for over 25 years, I can bring you from the beginning and help you get as far as you want to go. There is great music to be played at every level, and with a little practice and enthusiasm you can do it.

I have spent the past 12 years of my life dedicated to the guitar. While obtaining my Bachelor's degree in Guitar performance at Oberlin Conservatory I was employed by the conservatory's secondary lessons department. This studio featured a diverse mix of college students, adults, and children. In addition I am Suzuki method certified and I was a summer instructor at the Amherst School of Guitar in Buffalo, NY. I have experience working with children from as young as 5 to as old as 65.

I'm originally from Los angels California, I grew up outside of Hollywood and grew up like all of us being a fan first. I grew up playing in bands of all sorts and became a guitar tech and teacher soon after. I throughly enjoy passing down next generations with knowledge acquired throughout my years of playing, building and teaching.

I focus on much more than just strumming chords. My students understand the entire fretboard so they can play their instrument with freedom and depth. We will go over the building blocks of chord voicings and learn the necessary tools to figure out how to play just about anything.