Guitar with Nelson R.

I teach people to unlock their musical dreams and have fun playing the guitar PERFECT for beginners to advanced of all ages. Beginners, you'll learn the fundamentals of the guitar, how to tune, learn chords, strumming patterns, basic improvisation, to play your favorite songs. As well as, learning to play with others For more intermediate to advance players that like to take your skill to the next level, I teach more about Jazz and Blues, improve improvisation, learning new chords and the theory and scales to be able to move around the fretboard. I am a professional guitarist based in NYC/NJ who performs with my quartet , Latin and Brazilian Jazz type originals, in the Tri-State are. I teach at the 92Y School of Music, private lessons and groups classes, of all ages, since 2005. I help students full fill their specific needs and goals on the guitar. I have a Bachelors in Music from CUNY, and have accumulated credits towards a Masters in Music Education *** Studio Equipment *** I use various guitars and amps for both performances and teaching: GUITARS: Gibson ES-335 '62 Reissue Fender Strat Hofner Arch Top Guild steel string acoustic Takamine Nylon string AMPS Mesa Boogie 50 Caliber Fender Blues Jr. Music Man 112 RD50 Fishman Loudbox Tech 21 Trademark Yamaha RD60 112 (which I am selling , very versatile amp) *** Specialties *** I specialize in Jazz, Rock, Latin, Blues and songwriting. I teach music through songs of various styles as well as reading music using the Mel Bay and Alfred's Methods. I also teach students how to improvise.