About
My lessons are extra special because I help students understand the whole universe of music, through the guitar, and I make it clear and fun.
All students already know everything about music. They know wrong notes and wrong rhythms when they hear them. Therefore, students actually know much more than they realize. As a teacher I help them understand what they know.
My approach mixes it up between playing, improvising, composing, song-writing, ear training, theory, copying, recording, singing, drumming, keyboarding, videotaping, notation, reading, chords, bass lines, performance skills, lyrics organizing, getting gigs !!
I earned my BA and MA in music. I taught public school music for 18 years. I have been a freelance musician for 25 years.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
All students already know everything. They know a wrong note when they hear one. They know a wrong rhythm when they hear one. Therefore, my job is to help them understand their knowledge, to systematize and organize their knowledge so that they can manage the information and have fun with it.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
BA in music education, MA in Jazz Performance.
I taught public school music for 18 years.
I have been performing regularyly for 25 years.
I do pop, rock, jazz, classical, country, folk, show tunes, jewish, christian, spontaneous jams, etc
I can write music as soon as I hear it.
I can improve over most music because I know all of the scales and modes.
I record multi-track all gigs, and lessons.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$50 at my house (one hour)
$60 at your house (one hour)
How did you get started teaching?
Age 25, started teaching in public schools in NYC
What types of students have you worked with?
pre-school, Kindergarden, elementary, middle, high school, college, adults, and seniors.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I saw Tommy Emmanuel show (amazing guitarist)
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
ask ...
Is the teacher helping your understanding what you already know about music?
Is the teacher slowing your understanding what you already know about music, so they can draw out the lessons and make as much money off of you as possible?
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
How much time will you honestly be able to practice?
Do you want to really understand music?
or
Do you want to do short cuts to playing? (fast)
Both are ok, but it is good to know what you want.