Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English, Spanish
Teaching since 2014
Masters in Music
About Martin M.
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Martin has been teaching guitar and music for over 15 years both privately and on public institutions and is currently a faculty member at CUNY's La Guardia Community College in Queens.
He is also one of New York'ÃÂs active guitarists. As well as leading his own group, he composes, arranges, and collaborates with many prominent figures in the New York musical scene.
Martin has performed in the concert halls of Brasil, Argentina, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Peru and Chile, and in the halls and nightclubs of New York, including appearances at the Lincoln Center, Blue Note, 55 Bar, Cornelia Street Cafe (among others) with Alas, PVD &w8th, Lux DeVille, John Robinson, Yellow Frog Souls Band, Avantango, Ana Saeki, Fernando Otero, Juan Lazaro Mendolas Quartet, Gustavo Moretto Quartet, Los Chantas, Three Sad Cats, Zvi Migdal Tango Orchestra, Trio Del Barrio, Cactus Salad Latin Jazz Band and the WPU Jazz Orchestra.
Martin is working on his new record coming out soon featuring Martin'Âs compositions and arrangements as well as a stellar line up of amazing jazz musicians. The record will be available at this website as well as CD Baby and iTunes.
*** Lesson Details ***
Whether the work involves how to properly hold the guitar, get a good tone from it, develop harmonic knowledge on the fretboard or expand repertoire, the guitar lessons are designed to put the student on a clear and well structured path to musical growth, while providing a inspirational and friendly environment.
The curriculum is tailored to your own needs. It can include musicianship, technique and repertoire, i.e. learn to play your favorite songs, styles of music, as well as learn how to master the instrument and read music.
The student can work on improvisation, interpretation, song writing-composition, guitar techniques (strumming, using a pick, finger picking, classical finger style, etc) theory and ear training.
Teacher is flexible to meet the needs of the student.
*** Studio Equipment ***
acoustic guitar, electric guitar, guitar amps, computer, internet, audio equipment, guitar stands, music stands, keyboard, hand outs.
*** Travel Equipment ***
Public transportation, car
*** Specialties ***
Composition, Jazz, Funk, Blues, Rock, Folk, Classical, Brazilian..
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Newark Ave.
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
4 AM-5 PM
6 PM-8:30 PM
Tuesday
4 AM-8:30 PM
Wednesday
4 AM-8:30 PM
Thursday
4 AM-8:30 PM
Friday
4 AM-8:30 PM
Saturday
4 AM-8:30 PM
Sunday
7 AM-8 AM
9 AM-10 AM
2 PM-8:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$40
45 minutes
$55
60 minutes
$65
90 minutes
$90
120 minutes
$120
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Experience
Adjunct Lecturer
Sep, 2005 - PresentC.U.N.Y.
Education
Bachelors in Music
Sep, 1996 - Jun, 1999William Paterson University
Masters in Music
Sep, 2012 - May, 2013Jersey City University
Certifications
Bachelors in Music
Jun, 2000William Paterson University
Specialized in Jazz History, Jazz performance, ear training, theory, repertoire.
Languages
Spanish
Native Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
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Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Newark Ave.
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
4 AM-5 PM
6 PM-8:30 PM
Tuesday
4 AM-8:30 PM
Wednesday
4 AM-8:30 PM
Thursday
4 AM-8:30 PM
Friday
4 AM-8:30 PM
Saturday
4 AM-8:30 PM
Sunday
7 AM-8 AM
9 AM-10 AM
2 PM-8:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$40
45 minutes
$55
60 minutes
$65
90 minutes
$90
120 minutes
$120
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