About
I teach different styles of guitar playing to children and adults of all ages and levels. I have worked in both private and classroom settings (including teaching classes in public schools) from children age 2 to adults for the past several years. With all students, I work on the fundamentals of music and/or music theory, basic to advanced technique with strumming, picking, and finger picking, sightreading, ensemble playing, and anything else the students are interested in learning.
I enjoy working with people and helping them attain their personal musical goals. Most importantly, I enjoy sharing the beauty of music with whoever I can in both teaching and performance.
Specialties
Musical styles
Guitar style
Has instrument
Years experience
Able to read music
Lesson length
Student's age
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Frequently asked questions
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Manhattan School of Music (2009-2013)
B.M. Classical Guitar
Brooklyn College (2014-2015)
Advanced Certificate in Music Education
13 years of experience
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
IN PERSON:
$75/hour
$65/45 min
$55/30 min
ONLINE:
$65/hour
$55/45 min
$45/30 min
How did you get started teaching?
I began teaching private guitar lessons in college. I had spent most of my time at this stage of life focusing on performing in a competitive environment, but as soon as I started teaching I knew that this is where I wanted my life's focus to be. I began to study music education and taught as a student teacher in public schools.
What types of students have you worked with?
Very young children (ages 3-4) to adults, beginner to advanced level.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Teaching at the Brooklyn College Prep Center for the Performing Arts for the first time in the summer of 2016, where I worked with group classes (mostly pop and folk music) of children and adults as well as teaching private classical guitar lessons. One group class had three children (ages 7, 9, 10) who had never played the guitar before. By the last class (6 weeks later), they were all playing as an ensemble - some on chords, some picking out a short melody - with the ability not to just play the parts, but listen well to each other. It was very rewarding to see and hear!
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Email or speak on the phone with the teacher to discuss your level and interests and get a sense of whether their personality will be a comfortable match for you.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
A student should consider any past learning experiences (school, athletic activities, etc.) that were positive:
What, in general, did you respond well to?
What was it about the teacher's personality, way of breaking down information, or style of communication that you liked?
What was it about the atmosphere that this teacher created that made the learning environment comfortable for you?
Look for these qualities in a prospective teacher.