
Eric J.

Teaching Locations:

Lead & Rhythm Guitar:
Chord voicing: triads, four note open/closed chord voicing, chord melodies, comping, strumming, fingerstyle, standard grooves in various styles
Step-by-step approach to soloing/improvisation:
major & minor scales & modes & arpeggios, blues/pentatonic scales and "licks". Phrasing & line
development over simple - sophisticated harmonic changes Alternate/sweep & tremolo picking, hybrid picking, slide guitar, hammer on/pull offs, (up to 8 finger) tapping, bending and whammy techniques.
Sight reading (standard notation/tablature)
Music Theory & Ear Training
Composition/songwriting
About Eric J.
A great teacher can change a student's life. I give my students 110% and take pride in my students growth and accomplishments.
Since I began working with takelessons in 2013 I've worked with students both online and in-person at my home studio in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. My experienced as online teacher is unmatched. I've taught lessons on all video conferencing platforms to students all over the world. Takelessons is hands down the best and most reliable.
I started teaching music as a teenager. My experience includes coaching well-known musicians/celebrities, being an on-set tutor for Hollywood feature films, vocal coaching at recording sessions, preparing students for high school/college music conservatory admission, casting calls for TV/Film, major tour auditions, and industry showcases. I am a professional and treat all my students with respect. I am reliable, and flexible with scheduling.
In 2020, I received a sponsorship grant from The National Music Health Alliance & The National Recording Academy (Grammy Awards) and my band was featured in Billboard magazine, and signed a worldwide record deal. In 2021, we've released a top ten hard rock single and will be touring internationally. I've recently been the featured singer on a benefit for #SaveOurStages, and co-wrote and sang on single which features members of Slash & The Conspirators, KISS' solo bands. I’m endorsed by PRS guitars, Elixir Strings, Godin Guitars/Bass Guitars, & Metaldozer Mic Stands.
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I'm the vocalist, lead guitarist & songwriter for a well-known touring hard rock band with a worldwide fan base and nearly 6 million You Tube views and 1 million Spotify streams. I graduated from New York University with Bachelor's of Music in Jazz guitar and trained with the most highly respected rock/pop vocal coaches in the world. In 2015, I signed a major label publishing deal with Fieldhouse Music/BMG). My songs have been licensed for national/international TV (E!, MTV, VH1, Oxygen, TBS and more), commercials for CBS, Nike, Coca-Cola, Samsung and in video games.
Styles I regularly teach include: Pop, Rock (Classic Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock, Hard Rock), Metal, Punk, Jazz, R&B, Blues, Funk, Soul, Classical, Folk.
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Lesson Details
My students learn the following techniques and more...
Voice:
∙ intonation / resonance
∙ proper breathing & breath support
∙ diction
∙ vocal placement
∙ understanding chest / head voice
∙ bridging registers & 'the high note'
∙ vowels and modification techniques
∙ mixed voice
∙ edgy/bright
∙ clean/distorted
∙ vibrato
∙ screaming
∙ rhythmic singing
∙ vocal health/maintaining your voice
∙ touring, recording, performing
∙ writing songs/melodies/lyrics to suit your vocal strengths
and personality
Lead / Rhythm Guitar:
I've developed a step-by-step approach to learning to solo and improvise.
Using simple, "guitarist-friendly” techniques you will quickly learn and begin to apply major/minor scales/modes, blues/pentatonic scales and “licks.” You will learn triads, arpeggios, interval studies, and extensions and how to use them to create interesting and melodic solos. With my line development/phrasing techniques, you will have your own library of “licks” that will help you navigate both simple and sophisticated harmonic progressions. I will help you to become a become a well-rounded, three-dimensional guitarist with a unique voice!
A few of techniques I teach:
∙ triads / arpeggios
∙ strumming
∙ alternate/sweep picking
∙ tremolo picking
∙ hybrid picking
∙ scales/modes
∙ slide guitar
∙ hammer on/pull off
∙ (up to 8 finger) tapping
∙ bending / double stops / unison bends
∙ whammy bar techniques
∙ diagonal scales,
∙ arpeggios & note groupings
∙ 3 and 4 finger per string scales
∙ fingerstyle
∙ Jazz scales, chords including
4 note open/closed voicing
7th, 9th, 11th, 13th chords
∙ chord melodies
∙ rhythm and grooves of various styles
Bass Guitar:
Right hand:
∙ finger style, pick
∙ slapping/popping
∙ groove, rhythms and playing time
∙ time signatures, walking bass lines,
∙ arpeggios, double stops,
∙ chords & improvising
∙ writing bass lines.
All of my students learn:
Sight reading (standard notation/tablature)
∙ music theory & ear training
∙ rhythm / timing (including reading rhythms)
∙ composition/songwriting
We will focus 1/2 of the lesson on repertoire and 1/2 the lesson on technique. Many of my students message me a few days prior to our scheduled lesson with a song selection for the week. I focus our lesson's technical study with the song in mind. It has proven to be very effective and makes the technique and theory are less "boring."
Studio Equipment
I have (7) guitars: including (4) electric, (2) acoustic/electric, & (3) electric basses (2) tube guitar amplifiers, and various guitar effects pedals.
(1) full-size 88-key MIDI keyboard, and (1) Arturia MINILAB MIDI controller.
Also, I have an assortment of industry standard dynamic & condenser microphones for live performance and recording applications.
DAW recording software (Pro Tools 12.x, Logic 10.x, Ableton Live)
software synthesizers by Arturia, Fabfilter, Native Instruments, Spectrasonics, Steven Slate, Toontrack and more. I use plugin effects by Izotope, Fabfilter, Plugin Alliance and Universal Audio and Waves for many of my lessons and recording projects.
Specialties
I am a performer with a ton of touring/stage experience, a composer who understands the art of writing and a producer who is fluent in the latest recording technology. In addition to technical studies, my students receive performance coaching/career development. I will help you to find your unique voice, a polished and distinct sound, and your true personality as an artist. I am 100% committed to making you a success!
I will ignite a new, or recharge/rekindle your passion for music, and to sing/play the music you love a lot better!
Reviews
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Eric is a great teacher, with an awesome ear and pays attention to the little things. It always seems like every few sessions, we come to a realization that makes a huge difference. I always look forward to our lessons.



amazing as always

Always love working with Eric, and every once in a while, there's a breakthrough moment that makes a huge difference. Today was that day!

I am so glad I started taking lessons with Eric. I was a self taught singer before I started taking lessons with Eric, and I improved more in one year with him than I had the five years prior.

It's always a pleasure to work with Eric and every week progress is made.

Eric's an incredible teacher. In just a few lessons, he opened my mind to what it means to be a great bass player and helped me accomplish my goal of thinking about music theory in more advanced ways. He's able to really hone in on and fix some of the issues in my playing in ways i couldn't think of. I whole-heartedly recommend Eric as a teacher!

Eric is a great guitarist. He knows his theory and how to apply it. He communicates this very well and has really helped me connect the dots so I v=can be a better player and play musically.

Eric provided an amateur singer like me tips that helped me understand how to place my voice and sing my fave songs more confidently. Best of all, Eric kept lessons relaxed and uncomplicated.

Excelente voice teacher 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Eric is a great teacher. Very patient and extremely knowledgeable.


Every few weeks we seem to find another breakthrough to improve my singing more each time.


Eric taught me alot today and this had by far been my favorite lesson I learned so much about how I should sing when trying to take it up as a profession I sincerely want to thank him for taking the time out of his day to teach me.

Eric is a fantastic instructor! He's a schooled musician who understands theory and how music works, but can still apply it in a non stuffy way.It's great to be taught by someone who has the skill and knowledge and knows to rock!

Fantastic, highly recommended

I've been taking singing lessons with Eric for almost six years - at first in person and during quarantine online lessons, which have gone off without a hitch. No matter how long I've been taking, I'm still surprised at how much better my voice sounds! I've been able to use lessons to work on modern pop and rock, as well as the liturgical music that I perform professionally, and being able to transition between the two well is something we work on in lessons.
I would definitely recommend Eric for both a new singer working more on vocal exercises and proper singing technique as well as an experienced singer looking to improve their range, placement, and performance on particular songs.

When I look back and where I was 5 months ago, compared to where I am now I am absolutely amazed. Eric has helped me is more ways than I can count! Can I give a 6th star somehow?

After nearly a year of lessons with Eric Jayk, I've improved so much. This guy is a true professional! He knows so much about music, singing, and offers so many solutions to struggles I face ... things I wouldn't have even thought to try. I am really impressed with the progress I've made and with him as an instructor. One of the best things about him is that there is no hurdle that he feels is too much, he always has an answer and it's usually something so simple and positive. Thank you Eric!

we worked through the chorus and transitions on a song I've always struggled to sing. The help with placing certain sounds or pointing out where I've taken in too much air allowed me to sing the whole tune!

Today, we listened to a demo I cut about a year before I started working with Eric... What a huge difference a few months working with him has made!

Great teacher.

Eric is a GREAT teacher! Very patient and encouraging. I always have lots of fun and look forward to our signing lessons. I can tell I have progressed over the past months


Nice and helpful. I’m learning a ton.

I have had better results in 5 months with Eric than I had in over a year with a previous coach.
Absolutely incredible!

This year has been amazing with my son's music progress and I could not thank Eric Jayk more! Sebastian started 2020 just wanting to sing more and we began lessons around March. Sebastian has always kept his singing to just car rides with mom, but now we get a daily household concert that goes on hours and hours. Eric helped Sebastian not only come out of his shell musically but instilled more passion into the statement "I just want to sing" for my son. Eric's teaching and suggestions are not only helpful, but full of musical knowledge, is passion-driven and he truly goes out of his way for his students. He is also superior in helping Sebastian navigate the world of voice changes and helping him grow musically. I could not be happier with the progress made and am super excited to see what the new year brings! 5 stars just doesn't seem to be enough.

I really enjoyed Eric’s lessons! You can tell that he wants the best for his students by making them feel comfortable while also helping them push past their comfort zones. My only critique was that he was usually late to our lessons. Regardless, I would recommend him to any singer who want to take their vocal capabilities to the next level

Had a great experience with Eric! He made you feel comfortable singing, while also helping you push past your singing capabilities. Only reason why I ranked 4 stars and not 5 is because he was usually a few minutes late. However I would definitely recommend!

Thanks to Eric I have taken my guitar playing to the next level..... something I didn't know I could do.

I've really enjoyed my lessons with Eric over the last year. I've progressed much faster than I thought I would in tone, confidence, technique, and range. Songs I'd hope to be singing a year from the start, I was able to start taking on in the first few lessons. I've brought a wide array of styles of music to try out and he's been able to help me with each one. His style is different than coaches I tried as a teenager, and has been much more effective. It still takes consistent practice like everything else, but each time I've gotten better. I'm finally understanding how to place my voice and approach songs. If you've been unhappy with traditional methods, but still want to develop good singing habits, I recommend scheduling a lesson with Eric. :)


I took some classes with Erik, Definitely a confidence booster.
He's very knowledgeable and patience.
Will be booking with him again in the future.

Absolutely wonderful teacher! Very helpful, and he breaks through all the typical vocal methods to bring you something that you can actually grow quickly from. Very patient and attentive. Recommended!!

Eric Jayk has really helped my son break through some.of his issues vocally! Whenever he's hit a roadblock, Eric comes up with a realistic solution! He is so knowledgeable, professional and works really hard with his students. My son was terrified to sing in front of others for the longest time and now he is starting to do it more and more like its natural. 5 stars all the way!

Eric is the first coach I've worked with that has pointed out the things that are holding me back as a singer. It's always a noticeable improvement after each session!


I have been a student of Eric’s for the past 2 1/2 years. He is a wonderful teacher and has taught me oodles of things. I have much improved and am now starting to create my own music. He is very patient and knowledgeable and is an awesome teacher! I highly recommend taking lessons from him!!!

I have been taking vocal lessons with Eric for about a year-and-a-half. He's taught me so much about singing in that time! I started out as complete novice, had never sang seriously in front of anyone before. I now feel confident in my singing, thanks to Eric. I was worried about switching to online lessons during the pandemic, but they've been just as good as my in-person lessons. Take lessons with Eric!

Typically took in person lessons but have been doing online ones during pandemic and they've been going great! I've been taking lessons with Eric for years and I continue to be surprised at how much better my voice sounds. He also works with me to revisit songs I had done in the past and how to get into the rhythm/feel of a song beyond just the technical training. Would recommend!

Great teacher. He has taught me how to increase my range as well as sing rock without destroying my voice.
Would recommend.

Eric was an AMAZING vocal teacher. It took just a few lessons to start reshaping how I used my voice and expanding my vocal range. Highly recommend working with him if you're looking to do the same.

I always walk away with more tools and a better understanding of my voice after each session.

Very patient with my vocal issues. I think he's going to be a great help. :)

Eric is always patient, helpful, and an absolute pleasure to work with.

Seeing huge strides working with Eric!

Great!!!!!

Very good teacher, excellent experience.


Eric is an excellent, fun, patient, intelligent, educated and professional teacher. He provided easy tools and tips to strengthen my guitar playing. I highly recommend him. Like Frankie, he does it his way! ;) It works!

met my expectations was very helpful


Another great session.

Two sessions in, already identifying a lot of things to work on. Amazing! :)

Easy to talk to, very knowledgeable, customizes your learning plan. I’ll be continuing.



Amazing teacher and really patient. Can’t wait for the lessons that follow up

Eric is great, I've been taking lessons with him for 5 years now! During quarantine we switched to online lessons instead of in studio, which has been great in keeping up bi-weekly lessons.
Over the years the focus has changed from things like placement, support, and major changes to more nuanced things like vowel modification, rhythm, and style/performance to make my singing the strongest and most versatile it's ever been.
I highly recommend!

Eric has been my son's vocal teacher for some time now and has done a superb job helping him grow as a singer. Sebastian has made much progress since starting lessons with Eric and we couldn't be more pleased. Eric is extremely easy to relate to, very responsive and thinks outside the box to help overcome challenges and tough spots. From the beginning, Eric has taught Sebastian new ways to improve his singing, and consistently challenges him to choose material that is not only relatable to him but pushes him to face problem areas and succeed. I would firmly recommend Eric Jayk as a music instructor for anyone who wants to learn from a knowledgeable professional.

Eric is a great teacher who is very enthusiastic about what he does. He is always organized, on time, and knows the answer to my questions.



Patient, makes learning fun, helps tackles issues with techniques and helpful, focused lessons. =D


Eric is very patient, smiles a lot and helped me tackled fingering and chord issues I was having. He helped me create a simple lesson game plan for this week of practice.

Eric's classes are always super productive, I feel like every time I go I make insane amounts of progress, thanks Eric!


Eric is a solid teacher with a great understanding of vocal technique and personal experience to help you with your goals. Highly recommend

I love taking singing lessons from Eric!!! He is extremely patient AND knowledgeable.
After only a couple lesson I can tell major improvement in my voice!
Singing lessons can be uncomfortable because of all the silly exercises most singing teachers make you do, but Eric makes the whole experience fun and comfortable. It is so much fun it is often the highlight of my week, and I like to have fun lol.
I have no doubt that in a couple months I will have far surpassed my singing goals

I was a student of Eric's for many years. He is very attentive, patient, and has real world tour experience & technical training to be able to help singers of all styles of music. He also helped me be a more well-rounded musician, producer & songwriter. A++

This man is honestly far from a "great coach". He contributed little to no work in helping me sing. Although he gave good criticism (when he wants to try). He was late for 80% of the lessons I paid for, too tired to teach me anything most of the time (he even FELL ASLEEP in one of my lessons), and doesn't want to teach me anything that improves my pitch, breathing, awareness. or anything.
The lessons consisted of 5-10 min of random exercises, 20-25 min of nitpicking small details of a song that contributes little to no relevance to my singing instead of actually helping me improve on my flaws of singing, and the last 5 min is telling me the one flaw I had ("you just can't sing yet") and a bunch of bs that doesn't matter.
In short, he was not worth the money he asks for. He's lazy and won't put in the effort to help you grow, he'll only sit there and text while you sing and just give random feedbacks about the singing that makes no sense at the end. The last words he said to me was "Get more money to buy these lessons haha." yea OK BUDDY.


I've been taking vocal lessons with Eric for ... about 5 years now??? (maybe a bit longer) I first started attending at his home studio, and continue my lessons online after I have moved which has been super helpful option during quarantine. During the time training with him I have seen so much improvement in both my technique and my confidence coming from having literal no formal vocal experience. Especially when singing in a rock style, Eric is knowledgeable in how to teach it and is flexible to accommodate the student's individual ability and needs. 11/10 would recommend if you are looking for rock-style instructor.


Eric is an awsome teacher. I have been with him a little over a year and have learned so much. Eventhough it is online, it is just like he is right there with you

I have been a student of Eric's for a little over 2 years. He has taught me so much about music and guitar and is an awesome teacher ! I have learned alot !!

after Just strumming around for many years, I finally decided to learn how to play. It’s been a fun journey with Eric and he has me playing things I couldn’t imagine just six months ago. A bit of theory and a lot of repertoire my skills have improved quickly.... one of these days he will convince me to just play and not overthink!

Very patient and knowledgeable!


I've been taking lessons with Eric for 5 years now and continue to sound better and better! The focus of lessons has changed as I've progressed, including more forward placement and chest/mixed voice (to sing pop and rock after years of liturgical, choral singing with a darker, more head voice sound). Lately we've focused more on vowel modification and embodying the style and rhythm of songs. As I've gotten better, lessons changed from exercises and warmups to more singing through songs. I've gotten more and more confident in my singing and my voice is in the best shape it's ever been, so I highly recommend Eric!

Eric has helped my singing a lot. I could see my range increasing even after the first few lessons, really.

Eric is a fantastic teacher! He is clearly very experienced and wastes no time in getting right to what is going to help you. His approach has made me a better singer very rapidly. Thanks Eric!

Eric J is really helping me improve my voice. I’m singing songs I never ever imagined I would be able to sing in such a short time. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge of the voice with us. He doesn’t limit you. He teaches you that you can sing whatever you love if you practice everyday and put the work in. I’ve seen a huge difference in my voice over the few months I’ve been regularly taking his classes.


Eric is a great teacher. He know when to push me and when to ease up. He made the work fun and rewarding. I saw real growth in my vocal abilities in a short time. Thanks Eric
Eric is the greatest. I enjoyed the experience working with him, how he took me to the another level with my voice. He is a great musician and teacher. Looking forward to working with him again.

Overall I had a good experience with Eric. I was hoping to learn more technical skills about the voice and breathing tips and tricks which I feel like I didn't get much of. For me, that was a miss but he has some really great warm-ups that I have still been utilizing. I feel that most of the lesson was just about getting through songs versus understanding areas of difficulty within the voice and why that issue is occurring.

I found Eric Jayk through the group online classes and wow, what a great Teacher. I’ve taken several of the classes with many different Teachers but after taking one class with Eric J I keep coming back to his Classroom. He is practically a musical genius. You can tell he is very talented yet he has a unique way of making you feel at ease which is the key to learning to singing well. He really knows how to get you to where you want to go in the quickest time. I have struggled with vocal nodules many years ago and after taking classes with him I now know why. I am learning how to place my voice correctly in the mask and also how to properly use my breath so as to control everything. He is the best Teacher I’ve come across thus far for singing. He sends recap videos afterwards for you to use in practice as well. Love his classes and how kind, patient and professional he is. He’s not limited to one type of music. He teaches you so that you can sing ANYTHING. Thanks alot.

Amazing instruction and a really enjoyable lesson. And I’m really starting to see progress in my voice thanks to Eric.

Eric is awesome. He is very professional and has great technical knowledge and knows how to apply it to help others learn how to use proper application while singing. He also has a great earI thoroughly looked forward to all his lessons and he was also very flexible.
This kind of stuff isnt always easy through an online medium, but he has a deep understanding of the voice and a trained ear, and he makes it work with a big bag of tricks. 10/10.

Eric is the best! He’s extremely knowledgeable, patient and fun to learn from. I’m a bit shy and anxious and he’s so understanding. Looking forward to continuing my bass journey with him!


had a blast

Very knowledgeable. Looked at where I was, talked about what I needed and we started from there. Looking forward to our second lesson.

Eric is an awesome instructor! He'll work with you to help you become the best you can be! Super patient, super nice!


Fun first lesson

I took 4-5 years of lessons with Eric, amazing and very professional teacher. Would definitely recommend

Excellent teacher, very knowledgable!


It was my first time ever being instructed for singing and Eric was super helpful! Looking forward to the next class!

Eric is the best!

Legit, one of the coolest people I've ever known. Deeply vested in getting you where you want to be. Eric helped me identify exactly where I wanted to go and a game plan to get to there. While our focus has always been voice, we've touched on guitar and even music in general (theory, production, business, etc.). If you've got a question, Eric has answers or deets on where to find them. He helped me organize and focus years of experience and practice into an effective and fun program, both in the studio and back home. Best part: dude leads by example. Rock on! \m/

My 10-year old son has been taking lessons with Eric for a year now, and he has been GREAT. He has been patient, and done a wonderful job of letting my son learn at his own pace. My son has never felt pressured, and Eric has fostered his love for playing guitar, and giving him a solid foundation. We are really grateful to have found Eric.

I couldn't be happier. Eric is a great instructor. He's patient, extremely knowledgeable, and (the most important part) is very good at teaching. I'm an advanced player who needs help getting past a plateau, and I am 100% confident that Eric can get me to where I want to be as a guitarist.


Eric knows how to get the best performance from an artist. I look forward to doing more projects with him.

Great first lesson, looking forward to the next --

To start, I have anxiety and especially when it comes to something as personal as the voice. I am a perfectionist and this is one area that has been a huge issue and is causing a lot of anxiety in me right now. Given that, I think a lot of teachers have sensed that and kinda backed off and tried to fluff me up which is not a good thing for a teacher to do. Eric was super respectable, but didn't let my anxiety keep him from focusing on problem areas and telling me like it is. I took a few days to write this because my nerves keep me from being able to sometimes do what is being asked of me and is more reflected on my time afterwords. Quite a few things I feel have opened up to me of things I had misconceptions of because of his guidance. For example I feel from trying to push with too much effort from my diaphragm I was misplacing my voice to the back which was never mentioned by another teacher. Also from his audio lessons afterwords I was able to research one of the exercises which teaches proper breath control and promotes constant flow. Things feel like they are starting to click well and I feel confident Eric is going to be able to get me to where I need to be.

I studied with Eric for about ~6 months, wishing to reconnect with my singing voice and tackle harder tunes. Eric maintains a very positive and open approach to voice lessons, students of all levels/ages would feel comfortable working with him. He is a true rocker and fun to work with!

Eric was very engaged, started teaching me songs and a bit of theory right from the start. I feel like my practicing now has some structure due to his guidance.

Eric is an excellent Teacher ! I've been a student for a little over a year and he has taught me a lot ! He has shown me things I've never even heard of . He will push you to go further than you think you can go and succeed . That's a Hallmark of a Great Teacher !!!

Patient, goes the extra mile to make sure you understand and truly loves teaching

I've been taking lessons with Eric for about 6 months once a week for 1h online, we have been mostly focusing on lead guitar playing. Before that I couldn't really play solos, now I can play solos of about 19 songs to some extent, some better than others. I got to a level when I can learn new solos on my own of most songs that I like, which was way too hard just half a year ago. Eric is a great teacher, very knowledgeable about all things related to a guitar.

Eric is great! We’ve worked on several songs together. I would write a basic version of the song and he’d help me put it together him being the producer. He knows the audio engineering side as well as the songwriting side and he’s coached me when I’ve done vocals in his studio. Very accommodating and good dude.

Had some work stuff come up and wasn't able to practice a bunch leading up to our lesson. Eric was patient with what we needed to go back over and he quickly got me on track for the next week

Eric showed me a method that’s been taught to many of today’s world famous singers. He teaches you how to sing without strain, and without pain. Also, I wish I had hair like his.



Eric has been the most patient, well-prepared teacher I have ever had. Very concise and a great player himself. Jumped right into lessons that pertain to my playing style and my musical interests. Looking forward to continuing to grow as a player with Eric

Eric is an excellent voice coach. He can hear the tiniest fluctuations in your voice and knows exactly what is going on and will help you achieve correct placement to produce the sound you want. Working with him has made singing way less stressful for me and he is really encouraging. I’ve only had a handful of lessons and I’m already hearing major improvements in my range and singing all my favorite songs has become easier as well. He really is a godsend.

Eric is a great teacher. Because he is in a working band (Google: Wildstreet) he has firsthand knowledge of what works in the trenches of ClubLand. As you might notice, he possesses a breadth of knowledge of all things musical. I started out taking Logic Pro X lessons with Eric but segued into bass lessons. You might say that he is the Amazon of sound lessons, electronic and acoustic. The studio that he teaches out of is really cool and right near the Grand Sreet stop on the L train. I recommend Eric without hesitation.

Eric and I are very different people, which makes it all that much cooler that he's such an effective teacher for me. Over time, Eric has gotten better at teaching me and getting me closer to where I want to be. I had absolutely zero experience coming in, and Eric has helped me overcome a lot of nervousness in the learning process. I look forward to our lessons every week! Thanks, Eric!

Eric is great! He’s very knowledgeable about all of the aspects of music. We’ve recorded music together and collaborated and the music has been awesome. I recommended him.

Great singing coach.
Very patient and knowledgeable.
I will be going back. I’m

The best teacher I ever had. Growing so much after every lesson I see the progress. Thanks so much ERIC

Firstly, Eric understood what my issues are after doing a few warm-up exercises. However, because he hears my problems, he helps me to go work them, even I'm off key at times. Secondly, he's punctual and precise. Lastly, I believe that at the end of these lessons, I will be a better singer than when I first started working with Eric.

I’ve been taking lessons with Eric since May 2017. Many times I have friends asking me “you got a lot better very fast, what’s going on?” Well, this is what’s going on: Eric knows what is the most important thing for me to practice at each stage to take my playing further. I have been faithfully following his advice, and make extremely satisfying progress. Can’t ask for a better teacher.

Great teacher Eric started teaching my son at age 8 and within a couple of weeks he was on his way to being a rock star! A perform at the schools talent show playing a compilation of 8 rock songs Eric has a special way of teaching that make you understand the fundamentals guitar.
I highly recommend Eric
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Eric is great and is a huge part of my growth as a singer. I've been taking lessons from him for years - initially we worked on exercises and the basics of placement and pitch, and have now moved on to applying it to different song styles. He's always up for whatever kind of music I want to do, and in even one lesson has helped make a huge difference in recreating the singing style of my favorite songs. Would highly recommend!

Eric was really helpful. I had never taken vocal lessons before despite singing in various musical projects over the years. He helped me gain control of my voice, taught me warm ups and put me in a better place vocally for both recording and playing live.
Would recommend

Eric is an amazing teacher. You can tell that he’s really knowledgeable in many aspects of music and has definitely helped me improve on the guitar over the last few months. He’s easy to talk to and does his best to make the lessons fun, while still giving you the information efficiently. He’s a great guy, I would certainly recommend him to anyone that wants to learn the guitar

Eric is awesome. He took the time to help figure out my trouble spots and worked with me to better recognize and control my notes. Help me to see that my range was broader than I thought.

honestly hands down one of the best guitar (acoustic or electric) and vocal instructor i’ve ever had. He has a lot of patience and very caring. He’s so loveable and honestly i always recommend him to anyone who wants to start learning anything new. He’s one of the most talented people i’ve ever met. He goes with your speed and helps you really build your confidence. He really is one of the best and i still talk about him till this day after 2 years. MUCH LOVE ERIC!!!!

He’s truly amazing, helped me with the foundation of singing and helped busily my confidence. Can’t ask for more.

Eric has helped me so much over my first 4 lessons. I’m very shy and introverted and he has been such a kind and patient teacher. I look forward to working with him- he’s knowledgeable, pleasant, and honest.

I can honestly say Eric is a an excellent teacher ! As a student I was looking for a teacher who was very knowledgeable in theory and technique ! He is very professional , honest and reliable ! As a student I have grown and learned a lot ! He is a wealth of knowledge and is always helpful ! I highly recommend him !


Eric is a great teacher, very efficient and effective lessons!

Very Helpful.

Eric is great! He teaches concepts and theory then works on songs with you that apply those concepts, so it feels less like practicing and more like playing the guitar.

Eric is quite knowledgeable about Pro Tools, audio engineering, and songwriting. I’ve worked with him on a couple of songs and he helps me put them together. He has great ideas and we work well together. We have had online and in person lessons. I recommend him as a teacher.

Great at helping expand my range, improve my tone, and sing rock music

I have been taking lessons with Eric for more than a year now, and he is the best. Recently we've been working on some crucial fundamental materials that many students probably would overlook, but I am gaining noticeable improvement in my solo-ing because of that. If you really wanna "get" guitar, take lessons with Eric.

Nobody works harder to learn about the voice than Eric. He's also one of the most talented and kind people I've met. He helped me gain confidence in my voice and taught me how to treat it to get the best out of it and remain healthy.

Eric is one of the raddest dudes out there teaching. If you want your guitar playing to attract lots of hot babes into your life and make you feel like a rock star, then book your lesson with Eric. He was patient and attentive as I asked him many weird noob questions worthy of a few eye rolls. He understood my struggles, and sent me away with lots of homework to help me progress with my playing and technique. There’s never a short supply of wisdom and knowledge coming from this guy. I’m looking forward to learning more.

I've been training with Eric for almost a year now and I plan to continue for as long as I can. Learning to sing can be a difficult and nerve-wracking experience but Eric makes the journey much easier.
Eric makes you feel completely at ease during the lessons and does a great job of identifying and relating to the problems you have. Since he's had a wide range of singing experience, he is able to approach the lessons with various techniques to find something that works for you. I would highly recommend Eric if you're looking for a voice coach who is patient and committed to your success!

Eric is an awesome teacher and a well-traveled performer. He helped me brush up on my problem areas and make sure I was tour-ready to sing every night.

Great personality and learned a lot the first lessons

Eric is a great singing instructor! He's doing a great job tailoring the lessons to fit my skill level and goals as an amateur learning basic technique. For the first few lessons, he took the time to understand my voice, taught me exercises to learn how to better control my voice, and helped me practice singing some of my favorite (pop) songs. I feel like my voice and understanding of singing has improved significantly in even just a handful of lessons. Eric is also very patient and encouraging, which has given me a lot more confidence in enjoying my hobby to its fullest extent!

My voice is in the best shape it's ever been and I sound better than I ever have! I've been with Eric for years and have continued to get better the entire time. I come from a choral, liturgical signing background, so he's helped me with placement, chest voice, and pronunciation for pop, rock, country, and other genres. I highly recommend!

What can I say about Eric other than his the best Guitar teacher ever. He spots your weaknesses and fill in those blanks and all while learning to play songs you love. His method is much more intuitive than a classroom environment. Because of him my progression was fast and I can play a lot of songs and I have a deeper understanding of what it takes to play.
If your looking to start your journey on becoming a rock god you can't go wrong with him.

Great teacher. Super patient with a lot of knowledge. Would definitely recommend to anyone.

I am now able to record my first EP. Eric gave me lots of precious pieces of advice and I am so happy to finally being able to sing like I used to sing before. Thanks to the singing lessons, I am well prepared and could not be happier!

Great first lesson! Eric spent a lot of time listening to my voice and understanding my background in order to make the most of our time and determine what our next lessons should cover. We started with vocal exercises that illustrated/practiced basic concepts that were enlightening to an inexperienced singer like myself, so I feel like I left the lesson already having learned a lot! Though I was nervous, he was always very reassuring and kept the lesson light and fun to ease my nerves. Very much looking forward to my next lesson!

Eric has been helping me a lot, he definitely knows what your voice needs to be improved and that is very encouraging. After several lessons, I have learned so much and I am doing better. Thank you!

Each lesson with Eric is a new challenge that any beginner would greatly benefit from. Highly recommend!

We've been working on rock & blues solos and I am no longer afraid of them. Having so much fun and making great progress!
BEST TEACHER EVER!!!
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Eric is a wonderful music teacher. He showed an immense knowledge and background in music theory and performance. He helped me make great strides in my piano playing in a way that worked best for me. He also gave me a few vocal and guitar lessons. Because of his help, I got to where I needed to be for my Graduate Music Therapy Auditions.

Eric is great, always there to help, detail oriented, reliable.
I strongly recommend him

The lesson met my expectations, but I think we had a communication break down prior to the lesson, which gave Eric the impression that my experience level was greater than expected. As a result, we had a challenging lesson.

Eric is an excellent vocal instructor, professional, knowledgeable and fun. He knows how to maximize his students abilities and the lesson time., all the while making it enjoyable. You will work hard, leave with feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction.


Eric is very kind and welcoming.
He focused right away on what I need the most in order to improve my rock singing

I got a lot more to learn in my first lesson than I could have hoped for.Looking forward to the next one.

Eric rocks. Anytime I'm having issues with anything, whether it be consistency with a difficult song or getting through a performance with a cold Eric is able to give me exactly what I need to perform my best. In shopping around I've noticed there is a lot of BS out there with vocal instructors, but you'll get none of that from Eric. He is very open about the methodology he uses, but having a lesson with him saves a ton of time and effort still as he's able to hone in on your exact issue and lead you towards natural singing so that come performance time after warming up you can just think about the performance and not be worrying about technique and saving your voice. Highly recommend!

Eric hears ever detail of your singing, it makes his teaching very precise and helpful! Plus he make sure you feel very comfortable. Looking forward to next week!

He pushed me to be better technically on my first lesson!

Eric was really helpful in breaking down the rudimentary elements of the music I enjoy and would like to play .

Eric from day 1 was super in tune with what I wanted to accomplish with my first bass lessons and has catered lessons around that. After just 4 lessons I am playing at a new level and really enjoying it. I really appreciate his patience as well as his ability to challenge me weekly. Thanks!

Eric is the best guitar teacher I've had, and I've had many over the years. He is remarkably skilled at the full range of guitar vocabulary, so no matter what I am interested in learning more, he is able to teach. As an instructor, he is very vested in the students' growth, and makes sure I am getting the help I need to get better even outside the class. He is extremely perceptive about my strengths, weaknesses, and interests, and carefully sequencing the best material according to my level, explaining why they are important, and showing me the next steps. After 6 months of taking lessons with Eric, I am very proud of the progress I've made, and even more excited about what I am able to do in the future.

Great teacher that goes at your own pace. Looking forward to many more lessons with Eric.

Literally the BEST teacher I've ever had.. and he's a nice guy too!! He pushed me to record my EP!! ✊🏽 #motivator
@danieldominguezsings

Eric is the 3rd vocal instructor I’ve had on take lessons and he is by far the best vocal coach I’ve ever had. He’s done so much to help me improve my voice. All my life i had pain in my throat while singing and it only took Eric about 30 days (4 lessons) to get that pain to completely disappear. I feel like my singing voice has changed dramatically since beginning my lessons with Eric about 2 and half months ago. He really goes out of his way to ensure that i understand each exercise and he’s always looking for ways to help take me to the next level.

Eric is a great instructor who takes the time to understand who you are as a vocalist. He is strategic and intentional when assigning lessons and exercises.

Amazing and inspiring lessons!

Teaches different vocal techniques, lets you pick songs you'd like to work with and very chill!



Eric is an awesome teacher! Hes helping me get ready for my NYU audition for a masters program and so far he was able to teach me things I struggled learning dor the longest time. Definitely would recommend him!


Always encouraging, full of knowledge, makes things fun!

Eric was great!! Super excited for my next lesson!

Amazing instructor! I am new to singing so I was quite embarrassed to get started but he made me very comfortable and gave me confidence. He knows what he is doing and I can see steady growth with each week that goes by. On top of all this I had to change the time of a lesson one time with little notice. He was very understanding and allowed me to do so. Great guy, and even better instructor! Definitely recommend!

Eric is AWESOME. He brought my confidence up to another level with his constant POSITIVE reinforcement. I feel like he isn't just a great teacher, but also a friend... If you feel you have talent and just need some instruction. His is Teir 1.. 🙌🏽
-Danny D
(@danieldominguezsings)

Absolutely love Eric. I'm a singer/songwriter who took a break (had a few kids ;-) and worked with Eric to get back in the groove. He helped me take my voice to a new level, hitting notes I hadn't hit since studying in a conservatory in college. He's professional, knowledgable and his coaching methods are effective. Just as important in my book, Eric is one of the nicest guys ever, he's so easy to work with - I highly recommend, A++

Eric is an amazing teacher! Aside from being incredibly talented, he is extremely patient. All of the lessons were designed around what I wanted to accomplish and were completely individual. If you want to learn to play the guitar, this is your guy.

In just a few weeks of learning guitar with Eric, his lessons have made me better than I've ever been! He is the coolest guy you will ever meet. He connects in such a friendly way, it only gets funner as you go! Absolutely amazing!!

Eric is a great teacher. Patient, understanding of where you are now and what you need to work on and he is hella fun. In 1 lesson he started pushing my range and at the end he gave me a recording to practice to at home.

Eric is and outstanding hard working musician with many talents to share and looking forward to working with him & his band and learning more about Bass.

Gotta say that Eric's the best instructor out there. Even though our lessons were online it didn't hold me back from being the best guitar player I could be. Extremely flexible with times and always found time to make a lesson. Definitely the most patient person I know.
Thanks for everything Eric:)

I moved to the big city and start d taking lessons from Eric and he is very patient and understanding. He helped me work out one of my songs for a performance and spent extra time with me to ensure I was comfortable. He showed me ways to think outside the box but also make it easy and fun. Eric is a true professional and performs himself.
Great teacher and musician in all his shields! Couldn’t recommend better!

Ive had a few teachers through take lesson and eric is by far my fav...has helped me with my guitar playing & singing and is very motivating

-Patient
-Knows what he's talking about
-Fun
-Keeps things interesting
Seriously the best teacher i've had

Great course. If you love rock, this is the course for you. Eric knows a lot and can teach you a lot.

I've been learning with Eric for a year now and my playing has progressed ten-fold. Have been able to pick up jazz concepts which I never thought I would, as well as apply practical theory and scales to my playing which has opened up the fretboard.
The best part, though, has been writing my own songs and breaking them down with Eric to add/remove things that work or don't work. Now starting to record some ideas and workshop them further -- something I never thought I'd be doing! Can't recommend Eric highly enough. He's flexible, highly experienced and teaches in a relaxed environment.


Eric is really the best. Very professional and patient.

I can tell after one lesson is Eric is an excellent teacher. I've been playing for 20 years and he's already opened my eyes to new ways of playing and viewing the fretboard.

I love how Eric allows you to choose the songs you want to sing, then uses those songs to help work on your technique, range, and pronunciation, etc. He makes the process fun and exciting! Highly recommend

Eric is an excellent teacher. He is professional, knowledgeable and personable. He has a great gift for spotting the areas that need the most work and then encouraging you how to get there in a positive way. It's hard for me to believe what he's helped me accomplish, can't thank him enough.

I have been taking lessons with Eric for a month, and already see great progress. Eric emphasizes a lot on building foundations, proper sequencing of materials, and also makes sure the practice is fun. I feel more motivated than ever. Can't recommend him enough.

Update after completing 15 lessons. I'm still rocking out! Well, I have gone through the following stages during the last 4 months: (1) Overcome shyness in singing - Eric always makes me feel comfortable singing so I don't have to worry about how I sound or how I look (yes, some singing technique requires to make funny face!) (2) Improve voice range - Eric helps me to hit high notes without straining through his voice training methods. (3) Increase confidence - Eric always compliments my efforts and provides positive feedback. (4) Challenge new songs - Eric always encourages me to try something new/different. (5) Slump (For the last few weeks, I sounded so terrible at singing the songs that I picked and started losing confidence.) - Eric always relates to the problems that I encounter in singing, and he speaks to me from his own singing experiences. (6) Have fun singing - Eric always reminds me singing is fun! I feel so much better after yesterday's lesson, and I am ready to enjoy singing again. Eric is an amazing teacher, and I will continue taking his singing lessons! Try his lesson. I guarantee you will love it!!

I like the fact he's really cool we share the same type of music and he's teaching me how to my real voice and not auto tunes. For my first lesson it was real cool experience.

Great first lesson, will definitely be back!


Having not had any formal lessons in the past, I found myself stuck in a box for the past 13 years. What made me choose Eric as my instructor was his assurance that 'no matter what your goal is, I will get you there!'. This resonated with me as I needed a mentor who could turn me into a virtuoso in the course of a couple of years. In only 1 month, Eric has taught me all shapes and positions of the pentatonic scales, opening up the fretboard and allowing me to cover the entire neck when playing. He also explained the theory behind building chords and adding various melodic nuances to the rhythm section. Now we are dabbling with the dark arts of the harmonic minor scale. Eric is highly knowledgeable about music of all genres and generations and he is happy to share his own personal experiences and musical journey with me on days when I need motivation. He focuses on teaching the music that you want to learn and on songs that incorporate the theory is covered, which makes for a perfect marriage between theory and practice, and makes the lessons more fun and fulfilling. It is rare for a musician and a person of his caliber to share his knowledge so generously and patiently, and it is an honor and a privilege to be guided by him. I am hopeful and excited to see where this musical journey takes me with Eric at the wheel!

Eric is an excellent teacher. He is professional, knowledgeable great at his craft. He knows.when to push and when to lay off. The exercises and techniques he has taught me have help me accomplish things vocally I never though possible. This new found knowledge and skill has given me a mega.confidence boost. I can't recommend him highly enough.

Eric is a fantastic instructor... I was learning how to play on my own for a 2 months before my first sit down with him. He immediately picked up on where I was at so far and built around it quickly. And filled in my blanks. Long story short.. You can't go wrong with him.

best thirty minutes of my life

Definitely helping! Going to take a bit of work but I feel like I'll get there!

Great teacher! I can tell he really cares about students' improvement. I am really happy to be taking lessons from Eric.

Amazing teacher! Even though I was a beginner, he worked patiently with me and guided me with vocal placement. He assisted me with both piano and voice and found fun and engaging ways to fuse the lessons. Will definitely reach back out anytime I'm in New York!

I started with Eric about 4 months ago. I've had one in-person lesson and the rest online (around 15 lessons total). I came in as a complete beginner. He has been patient and worked with me (I think many of his students already have experience). Sometimes he has to explain very basic things to me, and he works hard to explain it in a way that I understand. The benefits I've seen thus far have been better pitch matching (both to a piano and musical pieces) and working on proper placement.
While I think Eric is great and definitely knows his stuff, if you are considering music (or any other skill worth pursuing, really), you're going to get out what you put into it; your instructor will only take you so far. You have to work for it and want it. Eric points me in the right direction and corrects things the best he can in our short time together. My job is to do the work between lessons to ensure I'm constantly improving. Simply having a good instructor will not guarantee success. You have to put in the work and effort, too.

Eric is a great teacher! He pushes you and makes sure that you get to your goals as efficiently as you can. If I'm ever back in NYC, I'll be sure to pick up lessons again!

Update after taking 4 singing lessons. Eric is AWESOME!!! I wish I could give 10 stars!! I achieved my initial goal that was to be able to enjoy singing, and now I want to be good at it! Eric helped me to improve my vocal range - which means I have more selections of song to sing now. Eric made me feel comfortable and confident to practice songs that I've never even thought of trying. Eric is very encouraging and supportive. I just LOVE this singing lesson! I highly recommend Eric to anyone who is interested in taking singing lessons at any levels. I am planning to take this singing lesson for a long time...as long as Eric teaches at Takelessons :)


knows his stuff....daughter loves the lessons.

chill dude


I am not a singer. I just wanted to be able to enjoy singing so I decided to take singing lessons with Eric. Before the first lesson, I was super nervous and I even regretted the decision to sign up for it. After the first lesson, I was so glad that I made that decision! Eric was very patient, knowledgeable and encouraging…just like other reviewers said. I had fun and I am looking forward to the next lesson!

really liked the lesson.


Eric was courteous, professional, knowledgeable and fun. He knows when and how to demand more and when to ease up. Looking forward to my next lessons.

Eric is very good and very patient instructor. Ilhan

Eric is a very talented person, motivated, and communicative. And inspirational as well, we just started practicing I think we're gonna do a great job together

great first class!

He is truly one of the best vocal coaches out there. He makes strengthening your voice easy and fun. He never fails to make each lesson one of a kind. Definitely would recommend to beginners or even experienced singers can learn some tips.


I cannot even say enough about Eric. He is professional, knowledgable, supportive, encouraging, experienced, etc etc etc. I am a singer songwriter and was looking to get my voice in shape (took a break for a while). He knew exactly how to help me. Absolutely love him as a person and an instructor. He has so much to offer. If you're looking for someone to work with in any capacity involving music - he's your guy!!!

I've been enjoying weekly lessons with Eric for about 3 months now and I'm stoked with my progression. Eric's lessons are challenging, thorough, and fun. Thanks to Eric I'm reading and writing music again, learning a variety of songs from some of the greats such as SRV, Hendrix, and Gary Moore, and exploring the world of jazz guitar - something I'd never thought I'd do.
He's the master.

Excellent experience

Eric has been great! He helps me to challenge myself and I am very happy about the improvement in my vocal range and ability!

I hired Eric to give singing lessons online to my fifteen-year-old daughter who is going to audition for The Voice next month. Just in the first hour that she had her lesson I could already see Improvement by Leaps and Bounds. Eric definitely knows what he's doing and he is very professional. My daughter felt very comfortable with him and has told me she wants to continue taking lessons with him. If I could do more than 5 Stars I would.
Eric is very helpful when working with you on original music He is motivated and ensures that you approve of the direction/style the song is going in. I highly recommend him for anyone who needs assistance with songwriting.

Thorough and very patient. Makes the process fun and entertaining. Great instructor and I highly recommend!
Eric is an amazing teacher! He focuses not only on voice but also artist development which makes lessons fun and engaging. Emphasis is on making music not just repeating the same vocal excercises over and over again. He takes time to learn students unique challenges and tailors lessons to improving those areas. He often goes above and beyond spending extra time on student projects and developing unique lesson plans. Definitely the best vocal teacher I've ever had!

My first lesson with Eric went very well. He showed patience and is very knowledgeable about singing. I highly recommend and will continue to take lessons from him. Thanks Eric!!! You are a great teacher!


Eric is a very knowledgeable instructor. I am now beginning to finally understand the theory behind music and how it applies to guitar. Eric is also very patient and understanding. I have been away from music for several years due to family responsibilities and the rust is very evident. Eric takes his time with me and makes sure I understand what he is teaching me. He is also very responsive to any questions I may have between lessons and promptly replies to my emails even though he is quite busy with his music career. I recommend Eric highly! Sign up for lessons with him. It will be the best decision you will have ever made!

If it wasn't for the hard work with singing lessons with Eric, I would not have finished recording my 9th song for my up and coming project...
End of story!


I've studied voice with a myriad of teachers for 13+ years to maintain my instrument. I've been looking for a rock voice teacher ever since I started who knows their stuff and struck out many times.
Eric is the real deal. He's a knowledgeable technician who has an instructors approach to rock singing and can talk the talk of vocal pedagogy.
Couldn't recommend him more.

I learned a great deal from Eric in just one lesson! I was feeling frustrated re the guitar but I feel like I am sounding better already! Learned a lot of great tips!


Great Teacher. Very Knowledgeable and took my guitar playing to the next level, not only as a guitarist but as a musician.

Eric is an awesome teacher! I've been singing with him for over a year and certainly plan to continue. I love the way my voice sounds and how much easier it is to get the sound I want. He's helped me transition from a choral, liturgical sound to more of a pop/rock, soloist sound. He always answers my random questions about singing, how to take care of my voice, and performing. Would definitely recommend!

I've been with Eric for about 2 years now, and have seen much improvement in my skills under his training! (And I came in as a beginner without any prior training nor any exceptional singing skills.) He's very knowledgeable, works to the abilities of and targets the individual needs of each student. He's also very flexible and accommodating with his scheduling and understanding to personal situations that come up. But really most importantly he's super supportive and really helps to build confidence. Definitely would recommend whether vocal or musical instrument. 10/10, A++, Great teacher!

Eric really is an amazing teacher, I've been working with him for about 2 months now and my playing has gotten monumentally better. He's a great guy and really is a super technical musician; you will be impressed by his vast knowledge of musical theory, especially his mastery of jazz music. His teaching style allows you to learn advanced musical theory techniques a lot easier than any other way I've ever learned. I also have a very unpredictable schedule due to my work and he makes it very easy to still get my lessons in. If you're on the fence about doing lessons I would tell you to definitely work with Eric, you will not be disappointed. He will without a doubt be the best teacher you can find.
Thanks for everything man! Very glad that I came across you on this website.
-Matt

Eric is an amazing teacher! He focuses not only on voice but also artist development which makes lessons fun and engaging. Emphasis is on making music not just repeating the same vocal excercises over and over again. He takes time to learn students unique challenges and tailors lessons to improving those areas. He often goes above and beyond spending extra time on student projects and developing unique lesson plans. Definitely the best vocal teacher I've ever had!

I've Have had about 7 lessons with Eric and feel I've already improved. He's a talented instrumentalist too. He's helped me find more confidence and clearer, trurer tone!

Learning a lot and super cool dude
I had never had vocal training before so it was scary for me to even have anyone listen and judge my voice. However, with Eric it was easy to become comfortable with my surroundings and let loose. He helped me prepare for my audition at a performing arts school and took his time to help me. He is extremely supportive and overall a really cool guy!! Will be booking again. _ Cris

I started taking lessons as a complete beginner (a couple months of self teaching) and since then I've surprised myself with what I can now do with an electric guitar. Eric's home studio is a comfortable learning space where together we've worked to achieve my goals on guitar and also the bases for guitar (scales, modes, keys, progressions, voicing, etc.). I highly recommend Eric, he will work with you to get you where you want to be as a musician

After messing around on the guitar for years I'm looking for a teacher who can go back and take me through all the building blocks of music, including scales, chords, and formations. After just one jam-packed 60 min lesson with Eric I know he's the teacher that can do just that. I feel like I've already learned more than I could in weeks of doing it on my own.
Super pumped to reignite my guitar learning with Eric as I know I'll be able to make progress faster with the proper guided direction.
Let the good times roll...

Eric is a highly intelligent musician. He is very patient and encouraging. Eric knows how to teach as well. He can get the point of the lesson across in a manner that is easily understood. I have had instructors before who were excellent musicians but just could not get the hang of teaching what they know. Eric also does not just "show you were to put your fingers". He teaches you "why you put your fingers where you do". His style of teaching is exactly what I was looking for. The fretboard makes so much more sense to me now. Rock on!
Going into vocal training completely blind is often ego-shattering and bewildering, but Eric really takes the pain out of it. He really wants *you* to understand how to make your voice the best it can be, and he's incredibly patient and dedicated to the cause. Even just the six months of lessons I took with him had my producer and bandmates remarking on the improvement in my singing voice.
Voice lessons are hard, and can be totally agonizing, and make you feel awful, but Eric does a great job of not making you feel self conscious and figuring out how to get the most out of your voice. He customizes the plan on the fly to work for you and he's very encouraging w/o being patronizing. Totally recommended.
I've been working with Eric in voice for about a year. I've definitely received complements on my singing improvements and have noticed my own range and confidence widen. He focuses mainly on vocal exercises and it's quite a workout getting through 30 minutes with Eric but it's certainly worth it to help keep my placement and tone in top shape!
Eric is a great teacher! Have only had two lessons so far, but I've already seen an improvement in my vocal performance and endurance in the studio and on stage. Exercises have been very helpful. Eric is professional and efficient, and we were able to cover a lot of ground in each lesson. Will definitely continue with him.

I've just completed my last lesson in the set of 5 and I'm already making plans to purchase another set. I've had 2 vocal coaches in the past and I've never felt as comfortable as I feel with Eric. I've heard a noticeable difference in my voice and I know it will get better!
Awesome guy, awesome teacher!
Been working with Eric on and off for over a year now and he has helped me improve with both my technique and confidence. The man is patient and open ears while always willing to help you reach your personal goals. The only vocal teacher ive ever had whose understood where I was coming from.

Eric is a great teacher, very patient and provides a lot of great feedback and homework! I can't believe how quickly I have learned to play!
I am very grateful to have had several vocal coaching lessons with Eric. My band was preparing to record and my own vocal performance was very important to me. He was so efficient in preparing specifically for what I wanted to do -- and our work together contributed mightily to my performance. Thank you, Eric!
This guy is amazing. He helps you get to the next level and is so willing to work with you and gives great feedback- he's comfortable to be yourself and is so in tune with his students- book your lessons with him- you won't regret it! You'll be thrilled!
I came to Eric when I was dealing with some serious vocal issues and needed to get my voice back in shape. I had shows coming up and was really stressed about my voice.... Over the next few weeks Eric completly transformed my voice, increased my range, and restored my confidence. He is one of a kind and amazing!!!!!

One lesson with this guy and I'm singing eay beyond my expectation. He knows how to work the vocals. I highly recommend this guy

Love all the homework he gives and how he is able to quickly surmise that I was indeed a beginner and in need of the basics. He was very willing and patient in helping me learn some basic chords and gave me some good exercises to practice.

Eric is going to help ignite my ability to write music consistently and with less writer's block in between. He's straight forward with great tips. Looking forward to seeing how this all works out.

Eric has done amazing thing with me to help me on directing my focus to the fields I needed to help me sing! I really couldn't sing people would tell me not to quit my day job. Now I am being asked to sing in people's bands.

By far my favorite teacher I've ever had

Awesome teach, more importantly very motivating!

one of the best guitar teachers out there. Hes experience and patient. You will definitely get better with his help. Guitar maybe hard but Eric make it seem easy for you.

Eric is a great teacher! I wanted to learn music theory and apply it to the guitar. Every lesson he directs my learning so I can get where I wanna be both in theory and guitar playing. Super patient

Great experience! Awesome teacher!

thought me the riffs of enter sandman and seven nation army.

I worked with Eric for 45 minutes per week for about 8 months and during that time I was able to improve my range, which gave me the confidence to audition for solos twice. I was selected to perform one solo live and on a recording. A huge accomplishment for me.
Thanks, Eric for your guidance, patience and honesty.

He's really great, couldn't be happier. Looking forward to learning from him, he's going to really improve my playing capabilities and musical theory application on the guitar. Exactly the type of teacher I was looking for.

Eric is awesome! He is extremely knowledgeable and patient with his students. He gently but firmly pushes you to improve, whether that be expanding your range during warm-ups or focusing on perfecting the rhythm. He teaches you not just to imitate professional singers, but how -- enunciation details you wouldn't have noticed otherwise.

Eric is awesome! He is extremely knowledgeable and patient with his students. He gently but firmly pushes you to improve, whether that be expanding your range during warm-ups or focusing on perfecting the rhythm. He teaches you not just to imitate professional singers, but how -- enunciation details you wouldn't have noticed otherwise.

WOW! What an amazing experience! Eric is awesome is every way. He is a real rock star so he has all the experience besides the training to bring my guitar playing to the next level.

Eric has been instrumental in helping me improve significantly enough that my band mates notice week by week.

My daughter has thoroughly enjoyed her lessons with Eric and he has done a wonderful job coaxing her out of her shell. The lessons are based off her interests and he keeps them entertaining while learning, she is never bored. Her level of interest in singing has increased and she is eager to improve which helps greatly when lesson day comes!

Eric has been a great influence on my son's musicianship. Since starting lessons with Eric, I have been able to see and hear a huge difference in my sons playing, attitude and understanding of the guitar. Also, Takelessons is an extremely effective method of teaching and taking guitar lessons.... I highly recommend Eric as a teacher as well as Takelessons.com.

I've got to say I've never taken any sort of lessons like i have with Eric. I was nervous about the whole online thing at first. Eric gave me just what I needed. Home work each week. Ideas that stretched my playing. Just after the first week I was playing better and new more, and every week it compounds.
Definitely would recommend for people who are serious about wanting to improve.

Eric is an excellent instructor. He’s great at bringing out inner confidence and breaking down musical concepts. Lessons from him are always productive and enjoyable. Highly recommended!

I've always been dreaming to sing rock. You know, the hard and classical one, like Avantasia, Whitesnake...
Eric was just the right person to help me out! Totally fascinated by his manner of teaching! He guides you carefully to discover your own potential, patiently explains what are you doing wrong or shows you strong sides. He feels when to push on you or when to give you rest. Every lesson is so relaxed and so much fun!
I'm getting close to all songs I've counted as impossible to perform before. Although I still need tonnes of practice, I begin to see where to go.
Best instructor ever. Nuff said

I took 5 lesson from Eric and he helped me out an extraordinary amount he knows exactly how to help I cant wait to take some more from this man

Eric is a great instructor and has instilled his love of guitar in my son. We will continue to take lessons from him as long as he is teaching!

Eric is the best vocal coach I've ever had! He's gotten my voice into shape, improving my range, enunciation, clarity, performance ability, and confidence. He's constructive and descriptive in teaching me to do new things with my voice and encouraging when I get them right. He's helped me navigate different styles of music and is always willing to answer my questions about instruments, performing, and dealing with everyday throat/voice problems. I've been taking lessons with Eric for over a year and I would recommend him to anyone looking to improve their singing.
Eric is the best vocal coach I've ever had! He's gotten my voice into shape, improving my range, enunciation, clarity, performance ability, and confidence. He's constructive and descriptive in teaching me to do new things with my voice and encouraging when I get them right. He's helped me navigate different styles of music and is always willing to answer my questions about instruments, performing, and dealing with everyday throat/voice problems. I've been taking lessons with Eric for over a year and I would recommend him to anyone looking to improve their singing.

My daughter is 8, she instantly click with Eric and she love her lessons with him
He has a natural way about him, we feel like we know a long time.
Eric is an extraordinary teacher. My vocal abilities were about zero when I came to him. A few months later, I was singing at open mics. A year later, I was taking turns at singing lead with my band.
Eric is patient, thoughtful and dedicated. Whatever you bring to the table, he'll match you 110%. He knows when to push, when to criticize and when to inspire. I'd recommend Eric for anyone who wants to take their music to the next level.
I have been working with Eric for the past year or so to improve my vocal capabilities. All I can say is that he knows what he is doing (even over skype, which is what I use with him). He has gotten me to ranges I never thought I could get to and has a thorough understanding of the voice and songwriting. Plus he isn't a stiff, super friendly and understanding as well. Open to what you want and need as a student. Definitely take him!

My daughter is learning fast with Eric. Variety of techniques. Worth the money. Highly recommended.

My daughter is learning fast with Eric. Variety of techniques. Worth the money. Highly recommended.
I have had a personal goal of learning to sing and get on stage for a long time (as a singer!) I am a global speaker, but have never sang. In working with Eric (after trying 3 other teachers) I have learned to have confidence in singing. It is his obvious professionalism that has made me such a fan. He is the real deal. Very talented and also a great teacher. We are working towards my goal and I can't wait to get there! I highly recommend Eric as a singing teacher.
I have been with Eric for about over three years and must I say he is an angel. He's so sweet, kind, and patient. He never makes you feel uncomfortable and he goes with whatever genres you like. I've not only learned the guitar but a bit of the piano and he has also given me advice on how to improve my voice. He is one of the best teachers I've been practicing with and I so highly recommend him.
Eric, is an impeccable voice teacher . He gets you to sing things you never thought you could, but somehow you do and better than you thought . He encourages and supports me as a student , which makes me better and more confident in everything I want to do vocally. I feel lucky to have gotten the chance to meet Eric and study with him.

Eric is a fantastic instructor. He's passionate about the work that he does, and he's highly professional as well. For me the bottom line is this: Eric is an instructor who will motivate you to work, inspire you to grow, and support you while you're on your journey. Personally, I found the format of online learning suited to me as well.

I came to Eric with very little guitar experience, through the course of a few months Eric has helped me improve my guitar skills noticeably.
Eric is a very knowledgable teacher, he’s approach to teaching is humble and very effective, he let’s me play what I want and quickly narrows in on improvements and challenges for each session.
Taking lessons with Eric has helped me tremendously elevate my guitar playing rapidly, as an experienced teacher and talented guitar player he knows when to balance music theory with rhythm, scales and chords for each session.
I’m a big fan, I would recommend anyone to play with Eric and learn from him!

I've been going to Eric weekly for over a year and he's been great. I've always wanted to play an instrument but never took the plunge and I'm very happy I did. He's super patient with me, and takes the time to make sure I can play real songs. We spent a lot of time at the beginning getting me to play normal songs instead of diving into theory first which I really appreciated. I could see myself starting to play. We added heavy doses of theory into the class throughout the year and now I understand how music is made. I'm a slow learner and need to practice more on my own but now I can actually play!

Eric is a fabulous teacher! I have been taking guitar lessons online with Eric for over 1 year now. He is experienced, patient, reliable, and offers feedback without destroying my confidence as a beginner. I would definitely recommend Eric as an online guitar teacher....
Learning with a private teacher without even leaving my house is ideal for my busy schedule....

Eric had been teaching my 15 year old for about 6 months. He's very professtial and my son really likes him. I can really see a vast improvement in his playing and musicianship. Takeslessons has been fantastic in terms of ease and progress for my son and Eric gas just made it perfect. Thanks Eric!

Eric is a great teacher and he is extremely patient. I really appreciate him. He took me on as a student when I was physically limited and helped me learn songs and the importance of chords and scales. I was pleased overall.

Eric helped my daughter to prepare for her High School auditions. Not only did he teach her many techniques but he also helped her build up confidence that she thought she didn't have. He was kind and patient at all times. We were very satisfied with the lessons.

Guitar lesson's with Eric Jayk
any good musician can teach you to play Guitar.
Eric can teach you to create your own music, work with you on songs you create.
and at the same time teach you to play everyone else;s music
I would recommend him to anyone that wants to learn to play Guitar
and anyone who wants to be a good musician and create original music as an art form

Eric is great! My teenage daughter has really enjoyed learning guitar and bass from him. He is very patient and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend working with him.

Eric is patient, easy going, and a fun teacher. If you’re interested in playing or singing rock music Eric is the teacher for you. When you take lessons with Eric you won’t just become a better singer or guitarist but you’ll become a better musician. He always encouraged me to bring in any original songs I had, and he was more then will to help me write and make them better. He even helps you with some recording and production tips. When I compare the recordings of me singing before I took lessons with him with the recordings after It was a night and day difference. Eric is pro and I’ll highly recommend him.

Fantastic teacher. The ability to get you out of your comfort zone while making sure you're still comfortable. Would highly recommend this teacher!

Eric is a very talented and patient instructor!

10/10

He is best. I was never a good student but he was just amazing. I always struggled but he really help and encourages you, i was always frustrating yet he is willing to be patient, if you are starting guitar he is the guy for you.

Eric is a really great teacher. He has so much knowledge and experience and really listens to his students and is flexible with the music he teaches you. I walked away from these lessons with a greater understanding of the guitar as an instrument and lots of practice exercises to help increase my skill set. I'd recommend him to guitar players of all levels.

Wonderful and patient teacher. Emphasis on playing what you want or need to play. I highly recommend Eric.

Eric got me singing 5 notes higher in my chest voice. He's a great teacher and a really nice person.

Very knowledgeable and friendly. Paid attention to the things I wanted to learn. Definitely felt like I got my money's worth!

He's great! He has made it a lot easier for me to transition from playing classical jazz to rock. I feel I am getting a lot out of the lessons. I'm creating my own style and my own music. Recommend!

Eric is the man and he knows an insane amount about the guitar. I like that he adapts to my pace so even when it takes me a bit longer to nail something down, we work on a famous solo or something like that until I get the theory. He is also very accommodating and very responsive if you have to get in touch with him or have any questions.

Eric is great!

Been with Eric for "2" years. If it wasn't for him, I wouldn't be singing a once difficult song of mine -/ and much more.
He's one of the best.

Eric is an extraordinary teacher. My vocal abilities were about zero when I came to him. A few months later, I was singing at open mics. A year later, I was taking turns at singing lead with my band.
Eric is patient, thoughtful and dedicated. Whatever you bring to the table, he'll match you 110%. He knows when to push, when to criticize and when to inspire. I'd recommend Eric for anyone who wants to take their music to the next level.

Took my voice to a whole new level. I've had three vocal coaches in the past two years and Eric was by far the best and the one I've stuck with. He specifically helped me with hitting high notes that I never imagined I'd be able to reach ( and with ease) . Very grateful to have found him.

I've always been told that vocal training was important to becoming a great singer, but never took it seriously. Until recently I have become the singer I never thought I could be with Eric's help. And I've had teachers before, but I feel like none of them knew the answers to my questions. Even if he doesn't he will work with you until the answer reveals itself. All in all, he's a cool dood. 10/10. 11/10 w/ rice.

Eric is an awesome teacher. Intuitive and patient. My vocal skill and range is improved notably with his help. He can also adjust the lesson depending on the individual and make it customizable. Additionally, he's musical skill is comprehensive, and I can also ask him questions about guitar. Eric usually records every lesson with him which is perfect for later reference and practice. Would recommend him for anyone who's interested in music.

I've been with Eric for just over a year for Vocal/Singing lessons. When I started I had no background in proper singing technique. I had some experience singing in a choir but really no particular skill or talent to note of, and I really wanted to sing confidently on my own (with particular interest in the punk/rock genre). In one year I've seen so much improvement in my own ability that I wouldn't have seen possible when I started. I've always held a desire to sing but had no confidence in my own ability, but Eric helped ease doubts I had, was always encouraging, and worked with me to move forward at my own pace. I still have a long ways to go but now I can see my goal as something tangible instead of just wishful thinking. I'm glad to have him as my teacher and would highly recommend him to anyone with a passion for singing regardless of skill level.

Eric has been incredible, he has taught me things that I couldn't ever understand before having lessons with him. He has patience and is super relaxed, enough to make me feel comfortable singing when he can hear me. I definitely recommend Eric if you're looking for a teacher.

I only had the opportunity to work with Eric for about a month before I had to randomly leave NYC, and it was such a bummer to leave his instruction! I absolutely loved his lesson structure. It was the perfect blend of technique and theory practice, with practical and helpful goals for the week. Efficient and patient instructor. Totally recommended.

My daughter is 11 and she loves to sing. Eric makes the lesson fun. He's doing an amazing job training her voice. He has patience and she enjoys singing even more. Her signing confidence has grown and she really looks forward to her lesson. We're truly pleased to have Eric as her teacher.

Eric helped my daughter greatly to prepare for her auditions. She felt very relaxed and confident with him.

This guy took me to a new level. I think I've found my Bon Jovi voice. Hoping to hit higher levels this and next year!

Great teacher, in only a few classes I've learned so much . Hes a great person and understands and creates lessons around what you need, He is AMAZING.

Eric is a wonderful teacher! He is very understanding and was even comforting me in the middle of a panic attack which I (and any one with depression or anxiety) greatly appreciated. Would recommend to anyone and especially to people who have anxiety or are nervous form any reason .

Perfect teacher. Gets it done with fun. My daughter learned a lot already. Very Highly recommended..

Eric is the best best best he knows what's he's doing really go to him he's great he helps so much he cares

Eric is a really down to earth guy. I feel relaxed and good when singing in front of him through Skype. I feel like my voice is already improving just from the first lesson and would recommend him to anyone looking to improve your vocal abilities.

Eric is the most knowledgeable guitar teacher that I've ever had. He has worked with me to identify my interests and goals, and has helped me to develop a structured routine that has increased my comfort with playing rhythm AND lead guitar. I'm learning to integrate theory and practice for the first time ever.
Eric is patient and inspiring, and the online experience has really worked for me.

Eric took my range to a whole new level. He is VERY knowledgable and really strives to get the best out of you. After only a few lessons I noticed a significant change and how much easier it was for me to hit those high notes. Not to mention he is an awesome guy and totally fun to work with. I've have 4 different vocal teachers in the past 3 years and would hands down recommend Eric over anyone else!

He's great, which is what I expected after having read his reviews.
We've only had one lesson but I've learned more with him than I did with an adult self teaching piano book.
So far, very good.

Eric is awesome. I appreciate the fact that he's super patient and willing to work with me, especially since I'm just starting out and making a million mistakes at a time. Super knowledgeable and encouraging. Can't wait to keep going at it and make some progress with his help!

Eric's experience and talent speaks for itself. He offered great constructive input on original compositions and helped dial them in the way I wanted. Having never received any vocal guidance before, after only a couple of lessons I could already see dramatic improvement in my placement and tone. He stays on task and is really fun to work with. He also offers a lot of material on the side for practice, warming up, etc that he will recommend to you based on your individual needs.

Just had my first lesson and I feel like I already learned a lot. Can't wait for more lessons with him!

Eric is a great instructor and easy to follow. He is patient and gives good advices and learning techniques to the beginners. I recommend!

Eric is an awesome teacher and I really enjoy our lessons. I feel like I walk away with something from every lesson. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking to learn enhance their musical abilities.

Great instructor. Great lessons. It's easy to learn/understand/easy to follow. Very patient. Very highly recommended...

Awesome vocal instructor!
I've worked with Eric for a short period of time but learned and I improved a lot just wish I could've stood working with him a little longer. But I definitely recommend any one to work with Eric he is definitely the best of the best and very professional! !!!!!!!! ;)

Not only is Eric an incredible instructor, but he is also very patient. Regardless of skill level, Eric will help you reach your full singing potential through multiple singing exercises. Remember those lip rolls!

Eric is a very cool and interesting person and a great teacher!

I had my first lesson with Eric last week. He had me do warm up exercises--went through scales to get an idea of my range and asked about my experience and goals. He sent me multiple practice exercises, so I could 'do my homework'. I felt comfortable working with him and am looking forward to my next lesson this week. Thanks Eric!

Eric is a wonderful vocal teacher. I look forward to our lessons every week. He's helped me get into great vocal shape through a number of challenging and creative exercises. I'm able to sing several notes higher in my chest voice and I've noticed considerable improvements in my breath control and tone. I'm so glad I took the leap and signed up for lessons.

I have only had a couple of lessons but Eric has honestly helped me so much more already, than any other vocal teacher I've had in the past has helped. So thank you for that! He is a great teacher with loads of patience and he always is able to instantly tell you what you're doing wrong and how to correct it.

Eric is very knowledgeable and very patient. In a short amount of time I learned more than I had in 2 years of lessons with another instructor

A little bit of backstory for reference: When I was younger, around middle school through high school I played guitar. I took lessons and played a lot, mostly within a certain comfort zone that I found and I was objectively speaking mediocre. I get to college and school overwhelmed my playing and later work also overwhelmed it further. About 9 months ago I started to get the itch again after over a decade of not playing and wanted to learn things that I didn't have the temperament for when I was younger.
Enter Eric: Within the past 9 months I have learned more than I did when I played prior for ~8 to 10 years. Eric was quick at learning where I was at and each lesson involved pushing a little bit forward past my comfort zone. This said, each lesson I have gotten a lot to work on. It seemed overwhelming at first, however things have all started to gel in my brain and my fingers to the point where I was able to see and understand why I was given a specific exercise when I was and see how it all fits together. Learning theory and executing it is no easy task so it has taken a lot of work on my end and Eric has always been patient with my progress and moreover I have been extremely happy with my rate of progress.
Lessons are always a good time, they always feel like I am hanging out with a friend rather than a teacher. Eric is great to talk to about music, and his passion for music is evident, all types of music. It is crystal clear that he not only has a profound love for music, but he understands it and hears it in a way that most people don't. Sometimes I wish I could hear music the way he does and be able to wax poetic about the nuances, but taking lessons with Eric has surely made me appreciate music more and listen to everything a little differently. At 30 years old I think I am re-falling in love with music all over again.

Mr Eric made online singing fun and informative. He's very encouraging and patient and really knows how to help you make the best sounds with what you have. It was an awesome experience and I cannot wait for my next lesson.

Just the first lesson and my daughter was already playing guitar and singing well...

Eric's a great teacher!

It's immediately apparent that Eric knows what he's talking about regarding vocal training, and more importantly, that he knows how to apply that knowledge to a student's specific needs and skill level. Most importantly, though, he actually seems to care whether or not a student is improving, and wants them to live up to their full potential.

Just had my first lesson, singing lessons are definitely worth taking a shot. I think Eric is a great teacher and he seems like a pretty cool guy.

So far so great! I can already tell that Eric is going to really help me out! Excited to try these warm ups!

Very informative and fun to work with! He's extremely educated about guitar and is patient with your progress. He let's you work on songs that you want to work on and explains everything in ways that make the fundamentals easier to grasp. I would definitely recommend him to anyone!

Great first lesson, was very encouraging. Looking forward to the rest of our lessons.

First lesson- so far so good. I like that Eric gave me two things to practice. Also, I'm completely new to guitar, so what I'm practicing seems hard and feels super awkward, but I like that, because it gives me something to work at. I like that, even though I'm starting from the basics, Eric gave me something to practice that seems worth doing, instead of just going over string names and tuning, like some online beginner videos do. It's nice to feel like I'm practicing something worthwhile, even if it is just the first lesson :)

Great

Great coach! I definitely feel more confident after my first lesson with Eric. I am looking forward to continuing to learn from him.

My experience with Eric has been fantastic. He is a cool, chill person but is enthusiastic for his student! Would recommend him in a NY minute!

Eric truly are a great teacher. Very Patients and talented. He gives 110% into his teaching. Keep going Eric. Blessings!!!

Hes really good, i suggest taking the 45 minute lesson so it gives both you and him time to teach you new skills and practice. but expect to work, during the lesson and after the lesson practice practice practice.

Eric is the best when it comes to learning how to sing, He tries different techniques with you until you show improvement, and makes sure you yourself know why your doing those techniques and how they help you improve and he doesn't let you leave without learning something new in every lesson, taking classes with him, you can guarantee your voice will improve better with every new lesson and he's an awesome guy to talk too

I only have had one lesson with Eric but plenty of interactions. He has been incredibly flexible trying to coordinate lessons with my busy schedule and is really relaxed while teaching. It was easy to be comfortable singing, which I think is an important quality for a singing teacher to have. Thanks a lot Eric! :)

Eric's extremely laid back and knows a lot about music! We had a great conversation about what I wanted to learn when we first started off. He gave me a bunch of material to work with and I'm gradually making progress toward my goals as a guitarist!

I had a totally different experience working with Eric. With me, he frequently started lessons late, ended them early and was totally checked out during our last couple of lessons. We had a lotta random convos early on and I liked him on a personal level but his teaching style just didn't work for me.

My teenage daughter is having a great experience being taught by Eric. He is very kind and patient and I have already seen tons of improvement in her playing after just a few lessons. We are a busy family and the convenience of the online classes is wonderful.

Overly impressed with Eric as a guitar teacher.
I was hesitant about taking lessons online but it worked out just fine.
Eric is extremely patient and knows how to play/teach about any song. I'm convinced he could teach any level player. As a beginner, I appreciate this.
I would say sign up, try it out. You'll be mad that you didn't!

I'm only a couple of lessons in but already do I feel such an improvement with each class! I chose Eric for his affordable price, but also his clear and concise profile listing what he will teach so I know what I can expect from him. And he's exceeded my expectation! He knows how to teach in a way that provides a beginner like me with detailed technique, and his casual approach helps to ease my own doubts with my own ability. So yes, two thumbs up recommendation!

I have been enjoying my lessons with Eric a lot. He is an extremely talented and knowledgeable musician and teacher. I feel very lucky to have found him. He has clearly laid out a path for me to follow that I know will ultimately lead to the achievement of my goals and is now patiently guiding me down that path. Forget my guitars, amps and pedals; Eric is now the most important tool in my musical arsenal. I wish I would have met him years ago but now that I have I finally know I am on the right track to becoming a great guitar player. Thank you Eric!! You are the man!!

Seriously, though. the best teacher ever. the efficiency in which he hammers out the lesson and ear to catch me immediately when I am not on point and turn me around left me feeling somewhat dizzy. because, like whoa. he covered more relevant (quantity and quality) material in 45ish minutes at his place than in a year of musicianship sections @ UCLA. and at about $10k cheaper.
felt like getting a one-on-one with a highly esteemed professor, only he's a punk in Brooklyn with bangle bracelets up to his elbow and leather(?) pants. to be more articulate: he is an artist. and he didn't even get weird.

Eric is a very nice and inspiring teacher, He help me a lot and give me words inspirations when i felt like giving up. I've started to work with him, every summer now, and I have improve greatly doing these time. AND HIS PRICE ARE VERY LOW TOO!!!

Eric is an incredible musician (singer/songwriter/guitarist/producer) with the added gift of teaching. His approach is so fluid you advance greatly in a short period of time. Eric has taught me how to expand my range, have a constant and clear tone plus scream without harming my vocal chords. His calm demeanor and broad range of knowledge will give you a better sense of your musicianship.

Eric is a great teacher!

Eric is a professional career musician who composes, records, and tours. I've taken lessons with him for the past eight months. He teaches everything you'd need to know as a player to improvise and go on to write your own music. Furthermore, he works from his students perception of genres of music, artists, and songs, that are interesting to them - so you will always be playing something that excites you.
Eric is an awesome teacher, the video session was great and very helpful. I learned in 30 minutes what i could not learn for a week. Thank you Eric .
I've never had a better learning experience than with Eric from TakeLessons. He gave me great tips to work on, both with my guitar and my vocals. Not only that, but he was very friendly and easy to work with! If I ever need help or lessons in the future, I'll use TakeLessons.
WORTH EVERY CENT! YOU WON'T FIND BETTER
Eric Jayke is well above and beyond what I hoped to get from takelessons.com. I was originally going to take one or two lessons of "singing" because I had never done any singing in front of anyone to break out of the shyness. Now I am taking lessons whenever I have the time. I have learned music theory from him on guitar and I even sing and play songs all the time now in front of people. I am currently working on my own songs and recording with some extremely talented musicians that would have never wanted to play with me without learning what I have so far from Eric. I look forward to our lessons every time! They are the highlight of my weeks! I 100% highly recommend him to anyone out there with a passion for music. Do yourself a favor and book one with him. You'll see.
Enjoying this experience.
Eric is a very talented musician and has a great knowledge of vocal placement and techniques. I'm only two sessions in but Im excited to see where I can go as far as my vocal range.
Patient and adaptive
Eric's a great teacher for first time musicians. I'm about a month in and he's been nothing but responsive and helpful. I came with a playlist of songs and he immediately picked up on my tastes and adjusted our lessons accordingly.
Daughter loved first lesson.
My daughter just had her first guitar lesson ever and she loves Eric. I was surprised at the amount she was taught in her first lesson. I have no complaints. Very satisfied will recommend might even take some myself.
Have seen and amazing improvement in my voice
Iâve been taking voice lessons with Eric for a few weeks now and Iâve seen and amazing improvement in my voice, and Iâve been getting a great understanding of my voice and how to use it properly. Eric is an amazing teacher who not only knows all about singing techniques and how to control your voice. He also understands that there are different singing styles and he can help you get singing the way you want to. I wanted a teacher who could teach me how to sing in the style of old school rock nâ roll. Eric not only has been teaching me how to singing like the classic bands I love but has also been teaching me singing techniques that can help me sing any type of music.
more than i imagined
i'm a singer/songwriter who lives in a different state than eric so i signed up for online voice lessons. i was apprehensive about taking lessons online but after reading eric's great reviews i figured i'd give it a shot. man am i glad i did. i'm just starting out with eric and already he has helped me so much. i've been looking to have power and proper placement with my voice and not only does he understand what i want, he's getting me there quickly. i should say i'm probably a tough case because i've been singing with bad habits and blocks for many years. much to eric's credit, he is always patient, encouraging and knows just what to say and have me sing to pull me out of it. i'm singing notes i never knew i could sing, it's truly awesome.
just a word about the online experience. i'm definitely not tech savvy but online lessons were an easy experience for me. we've skyped, we've done face time. i can hear eric and the piano perfectly (no delay, etc. that's the part i was most concerned about). it all worked out great!
i'm not sure where else this journey might take me. i know eric writes, teaches piano, guitar, etc. i could see working with him in any of those areas and benefitting greatly from it. for now, i'll focus on one thing and encourage anyone who's thinking about taking lessons with eric to go for it. i really believe he has a gift for teaching and can truly help any willing student grow.
best of luck!
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Eric really knows where to start with beginners. thank you.
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Eric was awesome--super helpful! He had a bunch of equipment available to check out and provided some really good recommendations to make recording music easier/faster/more efficient. Plus, he was really nice! Thanks, Eric!
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this lesson was awesome because for the first i can learn how to sing, and he gave me good feedback ! Thanks
My dream instructor
When I first heard about Take Lessons and the ability to take guitar lessons over Skype, I was skeptical. Turns out it has been an amazing effective and convenient way for me to learn guitar. At one point I was a very active musician, mostly playing bass guitar, but I had not played a lot in the last 10 years. Eric has been able to expand my knowledge, my dexterity, and just my overall enjoyment of guitar in the few months I have been taking lessons with him. I was always a solid player, but Eric has been able to add a new layer of ability and really increase my skills. I recommend him to anyone who asks me about taking guitar lessons!!
no time wasted!
eric is an awesome teacher! i've only just begun lessons with him, but he wastes no time, is on time and accommodating. i hadn't sung in quite some time, and he really focused on learning my voice in order to tailor the lesson appropriately. will be coming back on the reg ~
Eric KNOWS HIS STUFF
Eric is a true musician, through and through. Not only is his passion instantly detectable, but his extensive background in music provides a solid foundation from which he bases his teachings off of. It is with this approach, fusing a wealth of knowledge and experience with a solid love for what he does, that makes Eric a remarkable teacher. I highly recommend him for anyone looking to expand their musical abilities.
Take Lessons is Awesome!
I have been taking lesson with Eric Jayk for about a month now and he is an awesome teacher. He has helped me reach new limits with my voice I didn't even know could happen. He is very patient and I look forward to our next lesson.
Great musician, great teacher
I've been taking lessons with Eric since about the Spring of 2013 and have made huge progress in my playing ability since.
I started learning on my own through online lessons, but decided to take lessons with a private instructor after about 5-6 months when I decided I wanted to learn to play Jazz 'proper'.
Eric explains many of the written and unwritten 'rules' of Jazz and has helped my understanding of how to play enormously. I am still at a beginner stage, but I can see myself making good progress.
I went from knowing only basic open chords and some basic jazz chord voicings to learning heaps of new scales and chords to keep me busy and learn the basic building blocks of Jazz - learning how to comp, play melodies, improvise, and learn how to build chord-melody arrangements. Eric is well versed in many types of music and he can relate what we learn to many other styles as well. We cover musical concepts by playing them, hearing how they sound, and also covering what they are theoretically. His teaching method is very comprehensive and I enjoy that.
Eric puts a lot of new information in my lap at every lesson, which I always look forward to, but he is also very patient and understanding. He knows it takes time to be able to understand and execute everything properly. He is also very supportive during the week away from our lessons. He will send you extra info when you need it and will explain anything that needs clarification via email and is usually pretty quick to respond.
We go a little off tangent every once in awhile, but it's all in good fun.
Eric's a great teacher and I look forward to continuing lessons with him in the future.
Awesome teacher
Eric is awesome. He has a foundation in theory and formal training, but doesn't let that inhibit creativity and fun. I've only just started lessons with him but I've learned a lot already. I think he has a real talent for intuiting the students' personality and goals, and formatting his skills to their context. Plus, he records every lesson, and has very helpful technique recordings to practice with at home.
I'm very excited to continue lessons with him.
Humble Professionalism
I don't know how Eric Jayk did it. He turned my hand of thumbs into strumming fingers. Basically Eric is a professional yet humble lesson giver. He shows great interest in his students progress. I'm glad I chose Takelessons and I'm glad Takelessons has Eric Jayk. He Rocks!!!
Awesome Teacher!
I've been playing since I was 6. As a teacher myself, however, I often devoted more time to my students' practice than to my own. My goal in taking lessons with Eric was to get back the technique, fluidity and creativity that I used to have.
In the first month alone, my fluidity was back and my technique was well on the way to being what it once was.
He reminded me of practice routines that I'd long forgotten and drills that I would have my students do that I had since stopped doing.
His knowledge of the fretboard and theory is amazing and his ability to relate that knowledge even more so.
Definitely worth it!
This guy's great!!
Eric is wonderful! He's great at explaining things, VERY patient and has a lot of fun while teaching. Best music teacher I've had so far!
Excellent
I started taking classes with Eric in hopes of becoming a better guitar player. The first thing I noticed about Eric was his cool rocker style and his charming smile. Eric is professional, reliable, and patient. One thing I truly appreciate about Eric is he works with you at YOUR pace. I have never seen him show any signs of frustration while teaching me and his flexible schedule has been really good for a full time college student like myself. Overall Eric is a great musician and an even better teacher. I would recommend Eric to any of my friends or family.
Thnak You Eric
Learning new things in life can be difficult and is never an easy journey. Eric has given me the motivation and confidence to not only learn how to play the guitar but to love and appreciate music more than I've ever had. Thank you Eric for giving me the opportunity to play music for my kids. Thank You!
Great Teacher
I went to Eric because I wanted to improve my speaking voice to record Voice Over material. After a few lessons it turns out that I can actually sing!
Well, not really but it's not Eric's fault. I will continue to take class for as long as I can, because it has helped me with all aspects of using my voice. And I understand a lot more about singing and voice. Actually I am re listening and appreciating even more all the great music I have heard my whole life. I think any other teacher would have not awakened this level of enthusiasm in me. He is great.
Genuine, caring teacher
I am taking singing lessons with Eric right now, and he's a great teacher. Very patient, caring, and genuine. Would definitely recommend him to people, and will continue with him.
Eric is a great teacher to work with!
I was sort of nervous to get back into singing but Eric was completely relaxed and motivational. His techniques really push your range and his home studio is great... definitely recommend!
Great!
I'm improving already! Eric clearly knows what he's doing, and he works along to make sure that you do the exercises correctly. Definitely recommended!
so far im impressed.
Eric did a great job on my first lesson. I enjoy working with him and can see, as well as feel, myself progressing already! Thanks Eric look forward to seeing you again soon.
The best teacher I've EVER had.
Eric is a really great guy! He knows his stuff and he knows how to teach it in a way that you can understand he has patience, clarity, and knowledge. Eric is also flexible i had work and had to take rearrange one of our lessons and he told me which days he was available and we got to it and had a great lesson. He wants to know from what music background your coming from so he can help you reach the place you want to be.
Looking forward to every lesson with Eric
online class is better than i thought...!
the on-line class is great! Eric J made learning the bass guitar easy. he is awesome and he is very patient. cant wait for the next class!
Great teach!
Eric is a great teacher. I had taken lessons from someone else several years ago. Eric was immediately able to adjust to my skill level, and pushed me further in just a few weeks than I had ever hoped. He's very patient, yet is always getting me to get better.
He's great, communication-wise. He's even sent me vids, showing me how to tackle problems.
His knowledge is incredible. But the important thing is that he shares what he knows - technique, rock, blues, classics, theory -- it's all there!
Bottom line - if you want to improve, Eric's your only choice.
Eric is A proficient Ax slinger
Erick Jayk is a kind..considerate instructor indivual..He has sent me videos..after our lessons to reinforce what I have learned from him..Which I found to be very handy..He has sent me support and advice via text..Often going out of his limits of the norm.I strongly recommend him for serious aspiring students who want to learn electric guitar or bass
Very funny, super friendly, & great teacher
Eric is an awesome teacher with a ton of knowledge and lots of patients. He's super flexible when it comes to scheduling, and is always well prepared for the day's lesson. His ability to explain and break down complex material into layman's terms has been crucial to my understanding of music theory. We cover mostly rock, blues, & metal (in my favor), and I can honestly say his lessons has amplified my progression in speed, technicality, & overall confidence in playing. He'll always exceed the alloted time to ensure you leave with full understanding of the day's lesson, but never ask for anything extra for it. Besides being an amazing guitar player and an incredible composer, Eric is a genuine guy who really enjoys seeing his students progress. I highly recommend!
Great Teacher
Eric has been teaching my my kid since he was 7 years old.
Eric is very patient and know how to get the kids motivated,
He know the weak points and strong points. My son Jesse loves Eric and if i kids likes his teacher the battle is half over!
Eric teaches my son rock... but my son also take classical guitar and music reading and get stuck sometimes with the homework but when Eric comes over he clears everything up for him,.
Nuff said! if you wan to learn guitar Eric is your guy!
If you don't believe this review look me up and you will see i know music!
Tommy Gunn NYC
and Jesse Gunn
One of a kind
Eric, is such a great teacher, also I think he is a guitar genius. He is thorough and patient. He will always explain the material well . He finds out what you want to get better at and guides you through the ways. Lessons with Eric have helped me with my songwriting.
Solid Friendly Moldable - Genuine
Eric, is a wonderful guy to work with. He is thorough and goes above an beyond the call of duty. I could tell that he really cared about what he was teaching me and WANTED me to be the best I could be. He is ultra genuine and down to earth. Everything I learned from him has been vital in the paid gigs I've received as a guitarist and also in my own passion projects.
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30 Photos & VideosExperience
Signed artist
Sep 2020 - PresentGolden Robot Records
I am signed to a worldwide record deal for songs I wrote/cowrote, and sing/play on.
Songwriter, Producer, Instrumentalist/Vocalist
Apr 2015 - PresentFieldhouse Music / BMG
2015 I signed my first major publishing deal with Fieldhouse Music / BMG
Voice : Guitar : Bass : Songwriting : Music Production : Music Theory Instructor
Jan 2013 - PresentTakelessons.com
I teach students all over the world how to sing, play, write & perform great music!
Producer
Jan 2005 - Present(Freelance)
I am an experienced producer and currently, write/record/mix music for a wide range of international and US artists, musicians and labels.
Professional Vocalist / Guitarist / Bassist
Jun 2001 - PresentFreelance
I have an extensive discography and toured in the US and Europe. I have performed at some of the largest music festivals in the world!!
Lead Guitarist/Bassist for Sandra Bernhard
Oct 2005 - Jan 2011Sandra Bernhard
I toured, recorded and played 7 shows 6 days a week with the legendary comedian/actress.
Education
Bachelor's of Music
Aug 1997 - May 2001New York University
Languages
English
Fluent / Native Proficiency
Spanish
Limited Proficiency
Certifications
Bachelor's of Music
May 2001New York University
Awards
Signed artist
Sep 2020Golden Robot Records
Music Cares Grant
Apr 2020National Recording Academy
BMG songwriter
May 2015BMG Music Publishing / Fieldhouse Music
Endorsed Artist
Feb 2014PRS Guitars
Endorsed Artist
Jan 2014Godin Guitars & Basses
Endorsed Artist
Sep 2013Elixir Guitar Strings
Affiliations
Broadcast Music Inc.
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