Yonder Recording

Yonder Recording

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About

Hi, my name is Chris I have been teaching guitar for over 20 years and have been playing guitar since I was 7 years old. I am an enthusiastic teacher and I love teaching for so many reasons. The way I teach is simple, I teach my students how to play correctly while having fun. Whether you are a beginner or someone with a few years experience, take lessons with me and I promise that you will get better and enjoy your lessons. I look forward to meeting you and helping you reach your goals!


Highlights

Hired 4 times
Serves West Nyack , NY
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Specialties

Musical styles

Rock, Country, Blues, Jazz, Folk, Classical, 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

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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Courtney T.

I took lessons for years with Chris Merola. He taught me from the beginning. I thought I would never be able to remember to learn all the chords and strings, etc. I was pleasantly surprised. I am a folky love Joni Mitchell, and Bob Dylan. I live in Australia now. When I come home to visit family, I get a refresher class with Chris. He RULES!
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February 22, 2018

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SK T.

I came to guitar late. I had one never got around to learning how to play it. We had a flood in our basement and I came home to it floating right past me. Fast forward, my girlfriend got me an electric and a few lessons with Chris Merola. 2 years on, still going. I didn’t know a thing, now I play, might even get a band together!?
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February 22, 2018

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Noah T.

when i was looking for a guitar teacher, finding a patient one was real important, i took lessons with chris, and i found him to be insanely patient. aside from his zen like patience he taught me how to play marquee moon by Television who knows who they are? It’s a long song lots of riffs and solos. We methodically got thru it, i don’t know. He has an incredible ear .He can hear a part of a song and just start playing it.i mean immediately!! Scary!! very scary. If you want to learn how to play guitar he’s your man!
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February 22, 2018

Frequently asked questions

I set up my class based on what the student wants to get from the guitar.I don't believe in cookie cutter lessons. Everyone is at a different point in their experience with music. I believe playing should be something you are pulled towards. That way learning guitar can be truly rewarding

I didn't graduate from music school, but I graduated from actually playing in bands that toured, played clubs, recorded albums. I lived and breathed it.

I charge 35 half hour lesson.

$70 full hour

Depending on distance I might add $4-5 

I started teaching out of necessity. The singer in one the groups I was playing in, wanted to play when singing, and I volunteered, and the rest is..well years of teaching others!

I have taught children, teenagers, college, young adults, and adults re-picking up guitar, or looking for a challenge later on.

I taught a girl guitar many years ago, and came across her CD in a store recently. She had a record deal, and I felt like I truly had a hand in that even thou it was her hard work, I helped her at the beginning, I was pretty darn happy for her.

My advice would be to look for a teacher who is interested in you. What YOU want from the guitar. Check their references, and have a sense of where they came from and do.

Students should think about their expectations, and what they want from guitar, and what they hope to find in their teacher.


Services offered

Guitar
Bass Guitar