I offer exercises, songs and techniques to practice that will help you to immediately begin seeing positive results. I believe that anyone can play the guitar well and take their next step in music. It makes a big difference if you have someone to help you learn. Most people that have attained an ability on the guitar had someone that took the time to show them what was was important to work on. Much of what is thought of as difficult to play or understand in music is only mysterious until it is explained and practiced.
Location
Lessons are held in your home (anywhere in Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Queens) or my Bay Ridge, Brooklyn location. Odds are that I am close to your neighborhood at least once a week!
Pricing: Guitar
Give me a call at 917.324.7136, I'd be happy to explain my pay plans. New students signing up in October and November are offered the following lower lessons rates!
Trial lesson is $40. The trial lesson is a one hour reduced rate lesson.
Why take lessons?
There is YouTube, Tab web sites, and countless books dedicated to presenting information about the guitar, so how can a teacher help you rather than learning by yourself?
Nothing beats sitting down with someone who is equally adept at playing the guitar and explaining how it is done. A classic axiom in any endeavor is to find someone that has the results that you want and learn how you can do what they did. Benefits of weekly lessons are: weekly goals and exercises, encouragement, feedback, new ideas and viewpoints about the guitar, and personalized clear instructions to help you take your next step on the guitar.
Lessons are fun! I look forward to teaching and know from personal experience that a guitar lesson can sometimes be the high point of the day.
Teaching Approach:
I believe that anyone can learn to play the guitar well. It is absolutely possible for you to learn the guitar for the first time if you are a beginner or to take you next step in music if you are an advanced player. I have a relaxed and focused attitude about lessons. There is no pressure, nothing to be nervous about. I believe it is my job to help you to attain your goals in music. I balance teaching your favorite songs with exercises that will help you improve so that your technical or mechanical aspects of playing guitar get better and better.
Cancellation policy?
Cancellation policy is two days notice. For example, if we have a Sunday lesson, let me know on Friday if you need to cancel. On many weeks, I'll be able to reschedule for another day the same week if you want to. Just let me know two days ahead of time and the lesson is not charged.
How often are the lessons:
I have seen good success with students doing once a week lessons coupled with practicing 3 or 4 days a week for 30 minutes or more.
Electric vs. Acoustic Guitars
Common wisdom might say "it is good to start with an acoustic guitar, because it is harder, then you'll 'really' be learning and you can work your way up to an electric."
I'm not a fan of that bit of common wisdom. I think it is best to start with an instrument that is easy enough to play that the guitar itself is not working against you. I usually suggest getting an inexpensive electric guitar because they are easier to play.
How much practice does it take to get better?
Consistency is what is important! I think if you can play 3 or 4 days a week for about 45 minutes each time, you are doing great. It is better do to 3 days for 30 minutes than one day for an hour and a half. Also, for both beginners and advanced players, what is important is the quality of practice time. Sometimes I am able to accomplish some really good work in less than a half hour. Quality is a good thing!
Guitars in my Bay Ridge, Brooklyn location:
I have guitars you can use. You can choose acoustic or electric. Most everyone brings their own, but you have the option.
Payment options?
You can pay cash, with a check, or use any major credit or debit card via paypal (you do NOT need a paypal account to make a payment). People usually pay for the trial lesson on the first meeting and pay for a new set of lessons on the next lesson. Many of my students pay for a new set of lessons the week prior to the new "number 1."
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