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Mike's Guitar Lessons

Mike's Guitar Lessons

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East Patchogue, NY & Online

About

I am a classically trained guitarist, that also loves many other genres of music from pop to blues to rock. Whether you are looking to prepare for nyssma or college, or just want to learn a few chords and play some tunes, I can help make that process as easy and painless as possible.

Seeing the progress my students make gives me a great sense of pride. I especially enjoy working with younger students. As a father of 2, seeing the excitement that children get when discovering music for the first time gives me a truly awesome feeling.


Highlights

1 employee
11 years in business
Serves East Patchogue, NY
Offers online services

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Specialties

Musical styles

Rock, Country, Blues, Folk, Classical, Recommendations available

Guitar style

Acoustic guitar, Electric guitar, Ukulele, Recommendations available

Has instrument

Student who have a guitar, Student who don't have a guitar, but are planning to purchase one

Years experience

No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience, 2 – 4 years experience

Able to read music

Students who can read music staff, Students who can read guitar tabs, Students who cannot read music

Lesson length

30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes

Student's age

Under 5 years old, 5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

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    Frequently asked questions

    Given the current state of the world, I have been offering online lessons through google meet, zoom, facetime or any other virtual meeting app.  The initial meeting is a chance to discuss musical interests, goals, and to assess the student's current level of playing.  My lessons consist of a combination of exercises and muisc theory as well as music the student wants to learn.  Of course all of this can be customized at the students request.  Whether you want to be a serious musician or you're just taking this on as a hobby, I can be there to support and guide you.

    I am classically trained and have a degree in music performance.  I also have many years experience teaching for a local music store.  My students have ranged from 5 years old to over 90 years old.  It is never to late to pick up the guitar and have some fun.  

    Yes, lessons are typically a half hour.  I find that longer lessons can be frustrating for new students.  It is impoortant to take in some information and really process it before moving to the next step.  For more advanced students, longer lessons can be beneficial to really dig in to the material.  Half hour lessons are $25 and 45 minute lessons are $35.  

    I started at my local music store after I had just finished my music degree.  I had just bought a house with my wife in a new neighbordhood and started applying to all the local music stores.  I was given a chance, and never looked back.  Teaching music has been a very rewarding experience for me.

    I have worked with a wide range of students from younger to older, beginners to more advanced, and I have taught many styles of music.  While I have a deep appreciation for classical music, I also enjoy jamming out to some classic rock and even some pop tunes as well.


    Services offered

    Music Theory
    Guitar
    Bass Guitar