Lessons

I have over 20 years of experience playing music, performing (local and touring), recording, and over a decade's worth teaching privately. I've taught countless students through the years, all ages, beginner to advanced. I've studied with world-class musicians in diverse styles, and I have a Bachelor's Degree in Jazz/Commercial Music Performance. Years of intense study, combined with real-world experience on stage, on the road, and in the studio, gives me the ability to connect with students and inform them about all facets of music!

I'm able to teach students in many ways, ranging from traditional method books for beginners, to songs and concepts pulled from a variety of musical styles for intermediate players, and digging into advanced technique study, lead playing, and jazz theory and improvisation for advanced players. The styles I cover include rock, hard rock, heavy metal, classic rock, blues, jazz, classical, and pop genres.

Some of what you can learn from my lessons:

How to Play Popular Songs | Soloing and Soloing Concepts | Tablature and Note Reading | Music Theory | Rhythm Guitar - Building a Chord 'Vocabulary' | Improvisation | Musicianship | Fretboard Theory | Scales | Diverse Music History | Ear Training | Reading Chord Charts | Understanding Chord Progressions | Ear Transcription | Songwriting | Composition | Arranging | Fingerpicking | Using a Capo

Additionally...

Learn how to play the songs you want to learn, any style.

Understand the ins and outs of touring, live performing, equipment and 'guitar rigs', and the importance of guitar and gear maintenance.

Learn about tracking, editing, mixing, and adding production value to your songs.

I have experience prepping students for jazz band auditions and live performances, as well as NYSSMA solo performances (Jazz & Classical) for students in the NY area.

My effective teaching techniques have proven to give beginners a lifelong love of music and the guitar, and helped advanced players better understand music and the instrument, as well as improve their overall playing in various styles!

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