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Thomas V.

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Teaches online

Teaches all skill levels

Age: 8+

Speaks English

Teaching since 2008

Masters Degree, Music Education

Level up your guitar skills with lessons from an experienced musician

all levels, all styles, all ages- improvising, learning popular songs/transcribing solos, blues, jazz, rock, and more!

Instructor details

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Location:

Teaches Online

Teaching Hours

Saturday

8:30 AM-9:30 AM

Sunday

7 AM-9 AM

Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Pricing

30 minutes

$70

45 minutes

$105

60 minutes

$140

About Thomas V.

4.9

(42)

Currently Thomas is an Orchestra Director in Merrick Public Schools, and has previous experience as a Music Teacher in New York City. Thomas has vast experience as a professional performer and has played with countless acts across many different Genres of music. Thomas is an experienced private instructor and will bring the best out of every student. Experienced will all ages, skill levels, music styles, special needs, and everything else that comes along with teaching. Thomas holds a masters degree in music education from SUNY Buffalo State, as well as a bachelors degree in music education from Hofstra University, and an associates degree in music performance from Nassau Community College.

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95%

4.9

42 Reviews

Dominick

Student's home

Tom has been a great guitar teacher for my 7 year old. I was nervous my son was too young to start but Tom has been great easing him into it and my son is genuinely excited for each lesson. 5 stars!

Posted Oct 6, 2021

Marc

Tom was great! Personable and knowledgeable would definitely recommend

Posted Jan 22, 2020

Carole

Student's home

I took my first piano lesson with Thomas. He's a fabulous teacher. He explains everything clearly and I felt very happy with what I had learned. He made me feel proud of my accomplishment!!

Posted Jan 14, 2020

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Experience

Author

Jan, 2020 - Present

Fflat-Books.com

Author of the "Velsor Bass Method," available January 2020 from fflat-books.com https://fflat-books.com/product/the-velsor-bass-method/

Orchestra Teacher

Jun, 2017 - Present

Merrick Union Free School District

I am currently director of the 4th, 5th, and 6th Grade Orchestras at Lakeside Elementary in Merrick, NY.

Orchestra Director, Music Teacher

Sep, 2016 - Jun, 2017

P.S. 89 Q

For the 2016/17 school year, I was the 4th and 5th grade Orchestra Director for P.S. 89Q in Elmhurst, Queens. I also taught Music classes to students in grades K - 5.

Private Teacher

Jan, 2009 - Present

Nassau / Suffolk

I have been teaching privately in my studio and student locations since 2009. Experience with Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Bass guitar, Guitar, Piano, Music Theory.

Education

Associates Degree, Music Performance

Jan, 2009 - Jun, 2012

Nassau Community College

Masters Degree, Music Education

Jul, 2018 - Aug, 2019

SUNY Buffalo State

Bachelors, Music Education K-12

Jan, 2012 - Dec, 2014

Hofstra University

Certifications

New York State Teacher Certification

Dec, 2014

New York State

K-12 Music Education

Affiliations

American String Teachers Association

Jan, 2013

The American String Teachers Association, founded more than 60 years ago, is a membership organization for string and orchestra teachers and players, helping them to develop and refine their careers. ASTA's members range from budding student teachers to artist-status performers. The organization provides a vast array of services, including instrument insurance, an award-winning scholarly journal, discounts on publications and resources, annual professional development opportunities, and access to collegial network of colleagues throughout the string profession.

National Association for Music Education

Jan, 2014

Founded in 1907, NAfME is among the world’s largest arts education organizations. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers.