push your craft

Whether you’re a seasoned instrumentalist looking to revive your practice or a beginner dreaming up a new way to express yourself, I will work closely with you to sharpen your craft and get you to the next level.

I have taught privately and in workshops for over 20 years and worked with students from all over the world. My methods vary based on your specific strengths, weaknesses, and goals. We’d meet in person if you’re in the New York City area, or over Zoom/Skype/FaceTime/Google Hangouts if you’re remote. Book a discovery call with me and we’ll talk about the best way to work together.

here’s how we can learn together

Interested in a package? I offer special rates when you book a suite of 4 or 10 lessons. Grab a time-slot below and let’s talk details.

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in our lessons, here are some of the Areas we’ll focus on

There are so many dimensions of the guitar to explore. Lessons may also include basic to advanced music theory in conjunction with our studies together. I believe in an organic and engaged approach to teaching and learning. One should not be too rigid on either end of the exchange. As much as I have learned from my many teachers during 25 years of playing, I may have learned just as much, if not more from my students.

Technique

Finger-style, Flat-picking, Hybrid Techniques, Left/Right-Hand Balance, Scales, Arpeggios, Chord Progressions, etc.

Learning By Ear

Super important, more so than anything else, frankly. Ideally, we could spend a lot of time developing your ear and translating that to your instrument. Learning YOUR favorite music on guitar is exciting!

Reading Western Notation

I highly recommend this, but it is not always within a musician’s goals. We can spend a little, a lot or no time on this. It absolutely will help one to grow but there are many other means for musical growth.

Harmonic Theory

Basic – Advanced: a certain level is key for all music. Most Western music is made up of the same musical DNA. It’s important and insightful to delve into these areas whether you have a primary interest in one or many styles of music.

Melodic Theory

Basic – Advanced: melodies are the fabric of most music. When we zoom in and deeply listen and/or analyze, we can unlock their algorithmic secrets which will allow us access to more and more music, subsequently.

Chordal Concepts

Basic – Advanced: this is my bread and butter! I love chords and have spent tens of thousands of hours unlocking their secrets. Let me show you what I’ve found!

Feel

SUPER important! All music has some sort of groove. We need to feel it, but in earlier stages of learning, this can be difficult. But it’s almost like swimming or riding a bike: once we get the hang of getting into the groove, it always fits like a glove. Feel and groove can oftentimes make up for lack of technical knowledge, but NEVER vice-versa! We can spend quite a bit of time on groove alone – getting comfortable with any style(s) you desire.

Tone

Whether on acoustic or electric, tone is a key element of the styles of all your favorite players. Learn to mimic the tones of others and/or focus on finding your tone, YOUR sound!

terms + details

Lessons are to be paid in advance through Venmo or Zelle.

If you need to cancel or reschedule a lesson, kindly do so by email at least 24 hours in advance. Notifications under 24 hours will result in the student forfeiting the lesson fee.

Refunds are not offered. Once payment has been received the student commits to taking the lessons purchased or they will forfeit the remaining lesson fee(s).