Offers online services
About
I'm a composer, performer and teacher, written up in Pitchfork, The Village Voice, Guitar Player, and NYTimes, who makes it fun for beginners and fully develops the advanced. I teach all styles and desires, from songwriters who are interested in developing their creativity/improv skills, to those who'd love to play their favorite songs. I teach electric and bass guitar, midi and computer recording, fingerpicking, songwriting, noise, improvisation, rocking out, psychedelic sonic landscapes, blues, funky stuff, alternative tuning, various jazz-avant theories, guilty pop pleasures and ???
Highlights
Hired 22 times
1 employee
39 years in business
Serves New York , NY
Offers online services
Payment methods
Cash, Venmo
Specialties
Musical styles
Rock, Country, Blues, Jazz, Folk, Recommendations available
Guitar style
Acoustic guitar, Electric guitar, Ukulele, Banjo, Recommendations available
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
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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katharine M.
I’ve been going to David for more than a year now. I started as a beginner and I’ve since seen improvements in every area of my playing, from tone to technical skill. David balances providing structure while honoring my personal goals and music taste. He’s an incredible musician in many respects and I’ve really enjoyed learning from him.
August 29, 2024
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Batya R.
David is an amazing teacher! Ive been working with him since 2019, first on electric bass, then music theory/composition/Logic and electric guitar. Weve done in person and online classes, both of which have been great. Hes incredibly knowledgable and patient. Anyone would be lucky to learn from him.
August 26, 2024
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josh S.
David is an incredible teacher, mentor and friend. I started lessons without any formal music or guitar knowledge. David patiently explained the basics to me. From Day 1 we were also working on songs that I wanted to learn. I was lucky to find David after being turned away by another teacher who didn’t take beginners. David also brings his students into his community - inviting them to his quarterly Dave’s Waves Sonic Luncheonette. Recommend without any reservation for anyone who is just getting started or wants to take their guitar playing to the next level.
August 25, 2024
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Jeff R.
February 01, 2020
•Hired on Lessons
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Batya R.
January 29, 2019
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Anjali N.
David is an awesome teacher - hes really quick at figuring out where your strengths and weakness lie and creating specific exercises to improve your playing. Hes also got interesting perspectives on music and is a really nice guy!
January 12, 2018
Services offered
Guitar
Harmonica
Bass Guitar
Music Theory