Instruction

I offer private instruction in both classical and rock styles for any level of player, especially beginners and younger students. I have been teaching for the last 5 years and have over 13 years of guitar playing experience. I also offer composition lessons and general music tutoring if desired. My lessons are structured around what the goals of the student are and by coming up with a plan to teach the tools to achieve those goals. For example, if a student just wants to learn how to play a few popular songs, I won't have them learn how to read "Mary Had a Little Lamb" in 1000 different keys and clefs. Instead, we will approach these songs in a thoughtful way that includes building the necessary technique to learn those songs. I do believe that the best learning comes from an open mind and a willingness to learn concepts that are new and foreign to the students, rather than just doing the same thing over and over.

My rates are:
$20 for a half hour
$30 for 45 minutes
$40 for an hour

I normally conduct lessons at my home studio in Lincoln Square.

References are available on request.