Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 12+
Speaks Russian, English
Teaching since 2004
Emerging Media
About Peter A.
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I have been composing and producing music for 20+ years. Since I got my first guitar at 13, I've been playing in bands, writing, recording & mixing songs. Touring with bands throughout the U.S. And personally learning from my network of industry veterans who have worked with bands such as: The Rolling Stones, DMX, Wu Tang Clan, ZO2, Type O Negative, Frank Stallone, Twisted Sister, The Ramones, Nirvana, Def Leppard, AC/DC, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Jeff Buckley, Guns 'n' Roses, Alice In Chains, Nine Inch Nails, and more.
I have taught my brother, best friend, and many others to play guitar from zero experience, to playing their favorite songs in an average of 2 weeks with at least 1 hour per day of practice time.
I'm a self taught guitar player, and a general autodidact - so my teaching approach is individually custom tailored to each student. From day one, we start playing real music, so come prepared with your favorite songs. This is not my main source of income, so I won't keep you on the hook for years like many other teachers. Instead I help you establish a solid foundation, and set you on the right path.
After just a few lessons you'll have the confidence and the tools to:
- know how to develop your own sound
- be able to play in time, and in key with other musicians
- have a clear path to growth and progress for years to come
- check your progress and thinking against a baseline consisting of your favorite artists
In summary, I teach you to teach yourself - I don't like wasting time - whether my own, or other peoples'. I don't think it's fair to charge years of recurring tuition fees for concepts that can be communicated clearly and effectively from day one, and reinforced over the following 2 weeks. I also don't think it's fair to squelch a beginners passion and enthusiasm by pitting them up against things like learning to read music, theory, endless details of "correct" posture and technique, never-ending drills of monotonous exercises - etc... BORING!
No wonder so many give up before they've had a chance to start, I can show you how to learn theory the easy way! To pay attention to details of technique when you reach the level where it starts to matter. A shortcut to reading music - you won't even know you're learning to read!
I can show you the awesome way to learn to play!
For advanced players: One lesson is all you need - I'll work with you to quickly identify your strengths and weaknesses, suggest areas of exploration to enhance playing, and help you to solidify and polish your sound.
Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
11 AM-6:30 PM
Tuesday
11 AM-6:30 PM
Wednesday
11 AM-6:30 PM
Thursday
11 AM-6:30 PM
Friday
11 AM-6:30 PM
Saturday
11 AM-6:30 PM
Sunday
11 AM-6:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
60 minutes
$100
90 minutes
$125
120 minutes
$150
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3 Reviews
Timothy
Teacher's studio
Peter seems like at nice guy with a true passion for music. In a short amount of time, he was able to share a good place to start with in guitar. Thanks Peter!
Posted Dec 31, 2019
George
Student's home
I had a great time learning how to play guitar and am on my way to playing my favorite songs! Would highly recommend!!
Posted Nov 12, 2019
Joseph
Teacher's studio
I learned everything I know about guitar from Peter, because of him I have an excellent understanding of not only how to play guitar, but how to structure and write music. This has led me to play live music and jam with musicians on a regular basis. He is an amazing guitar instructor, and can teach you whatever you want to learn — I highly recommend him.
Posted Nov 12, 2019
Experience
ZO2 Production Assistant & Road Tech
May, 2009 - Jul, 2010ZO2 Band / Z-Rock TV Series on IFC
- Assisted in art department daily during production of series 2 of Z-Rock (Aired on IFC ~2010 & Syndicated) - Provided technical support during ZO2's 2010 U.S. tour
Hole (Courtney Love) Stage Tech
Sep, 2010 - Sep, 2010Hole & Courtney Love
Provided technical expertise for Drums and Guitars during Courtney Love's performance at Don Hills NYC private show for fashion week.
Education
Emerging Media
Jan, 2010 - Jul, 2014New York City College of Technology - Media & Entertainment Program
Certifications
Bachelors of Multimedia Technology
Jul, 2014New York City College of Technology - Media & Entertainment Program
Certified in sound design, sound synthesis, music production, programming, networking, mixing, composition & performance. School of Emerging Media Technologies & Entertainment.
Awards
RIAA Platinum Certification
Feb, 2001RIAA
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
Russian
Native Proficiency
Peter's Gallery
Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
11 AM-6:30 PM
Tuesday
11 AM-6:30 PM
Wednesday
11 AM-6:30 PM
Thursday
11 AM-6:30 PM
Friday
11 AM-6:30 PM
Saturday
11 AM-6:30 PM
Sunday
11 AM-6:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
60 minutes
$100
90 minutes
$125
120 minutes
$150
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