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Long Island Guitar Lessons With Jaf
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Long Island Guitar Lessons With Jaf

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Amityville, NY

About

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I am a Long Island guitar teacher teach Nassau and Suffolk County.

My teaching approach: I’m a leading guitar and bass guitar teacher in the Long Island and New York City area. I have over 30 years experience teaching, recording, and playing guitar. I’ve worked to gain the respect of many students and parents as a patient and effective teacher who promotes having lots of fun in a learning environment. In addition to teaching regularly, I’m also an experienced musician–leading bands, recording (including doing recording for students and their bands), and live touring with major acts. I’m diverse and teach all guitar styles at all levels including rock, blues, punk, classical, jazz, reggae, music from any era. If my student wants to learn a specific song, I teach him / her their favorites. I also teach a lot of music theory so you can understand how songs are made and make your own songs.

My influences are: Too many! All music from all eras.

My guitar lessons take place in: The student's home Guitar lessons typically take place on these days and hours: I teach 7 days a week Guitar Techniques: Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar, Open tuning, Fingerstyle, Slide Guitar, Vocal Accompaniment, Performance, Improvisation, Jamming Skills, Reading Music, Music Theory, Scales and Exercises, Song Writing, Recording and Production, Guidance In Equipment Selection

Your first guitar lesson with me might include the following: I like to get to know my student by talking to them, listening to what they want out of lessons, then make a goal oriented plan catered to their desires. A guitar lesson with me might entail the following: Lessons are catered to my students goals, desires, and specific needs. The qualities I look for in an ideal guitar student might include the following: One who loves to listen to and play music, and enjoys their time with me.


Highlights

Hired 49 times
1 employee
34 years in business
Serves Amityville, NY

Payment methods

Cash, Zelle

Specialties

Musical styles

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

Guitar style

Acoustic guitar, Electric guitar

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, 4+ years of 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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    andy R.

    Jaf is an exceptional guitar teacher. His patience, knowledge, and passion for music make every lesson enjoyable and productive. He has a great ability to explain techniques clearly and helps build both confidence and skill. Whether you’re a beginner or more advanced, Jaf brings out the best in his students. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to become a better guitarist.
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    June 17, 2026

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    douglas E.

    Jaf is an amazing teacher. He’s the best teacher I ever had . He explains everything to me so I understand and I’m 71 years old . So happy with Jaf .
    He is excellent. I love him . You will too
    He make learning the guitar easy
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    June 12, 2026

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    babar M.

    “We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Long Island Guitar Lessons with Jaf! My son has been taking lessons for a few months now, and the progress he’s made is truly remarkable. Jaf has an incredible ability to connect with young students — he’s patient, encouraging, and knows exactly how to make learning fun without sacrificing technique. My son actually looks forward to his lessons every week, which says it all. Jaf tailored the curriculum to my son’s interests and skill level, introducing songs he loves while building a strong musical foundation. The communication with parents has also been excellent — we always know what’s being worked on and what to practice at home. Highly recommend Jaf to any parent looking for a guitar teacher who genuinely cares about their students!”
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    May 25, 2026

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    nadir M.

    Jaf has a wealth of experience and great patience when he’s teaching his students at all levels of expertise. He taught my brother and currently teaches my daughter. Really a master of his craft.
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    April 24, 2026

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    christopher P.

    I hired Jaf to teach my son Robbie how to play guitar and its been great to see how excited Robbie is after every lesson. He cant wait to show off the new riffs that hes learned for his favorite songs. Jaf has a very soft-spoken, but enthusiastic style that really connects well with kids and now Robbie picks up the guitar every day no. Its been so fun to see him find his own motivation and really connect with something without a screen. I recommend Jaf for anyone looking to learn how to play guitar.
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    November 04, 2025

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    William M.

    Jaf is a great teacher! Very patient and a fantastic musician.
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    October 30, 2025

    Services offered

    Guitar
    Bass Guitar