Long Island Guitar Lessons With Jaf

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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.