About
Voted the #1 Guitar Instructor on Boston's South Shore 9 years running from 2013 to 2021! All ages, levels, and genres. We can discuss guitar (I also teach bass, ukulele, sax, drums, and voice), recording, songwriting, performing, theory, and more. I teach people how to wear all the hats and how to become successful in all areas of music regardless of where you want to take it. If your goal is to be a full-time musician, great. If you just want to sit on your couch and play guitar while watching a baseball game, also great. We will learn a great deal during our lesson time, but we'll also have a great deal of fun. I know how to keep a good balance.
The best part about what I do is the ability to share the knowledge I've learned over the years and pass along the traditions deeply embedded within our art.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I like to meet up with new students and quickly learn about what got them interested in guitar, where they see themselves as a player after a year, what they have for goals, and to chat about music.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have two degrees from Berklee College of Music (Boston, MA), one in Guitar Performance and the other in Recording Production.
I have been playing guitar for quite some time, but I also play bass, drums, piano, and saxophone.
I'm a songwriter, an engineer, and I also own a small independent label called Mojo Highway Records.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Yes.
60 minute lessons are $60
45 minute lessons are $50
30 minute lessons are $40
How did you get started teaching?
I started as a kid showing my friends how to play songs and realized I had a knack for talking about music and teaching.
What types of students have you worked with?
All types of students interested in all types of music with an age range between 5 and 75.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I released my new album in July 2020 called "Side Tracked". You'll be able to find it on all the streaming platforms.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Play music beacuse you love it and love how it makes you feel. That's the only reason I got into this and it has done me well.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What are my goals?
Where do I see myself as a player?
Do I want to write songs or play music I hear on the radio?
Do I want to record?