How do I get started?
The best way to get started is to schedule a free 10 minute phone consultation me. That way, you can tell me about your goals and I can tell you about my approach to teaching. If we both feel like the chemistry’s right, we can schedule an introductory lesson. That’s a chance for us to do some playing, talk about what kind of results you're going for and see if we feel like it’s a good match.
How much do you charge?
I charge $150 per hour and I work with all of my students for a minimum of 1 hour per week.
Do you offer gift certificates?
No.
Where are you located?
I teach in my studio on the Upper West side of Manhattan very close to the 79th St. stop on the Number 1 train.
What is your scheduling policy?
Rescheduling via telephone, text, or email has proven to be complicated and ineffective. Therefore, all rescheduling discussions will take place in person.
If an unexpected conflict arises and you can’t make your scheduled appointment, please notify me via text or phone as soon as possible, while specifying when I can expect to see you next.
Payment for any missed lesson should be made on or before the originally scheduled lesson time if you’re paying via Venmo or Zelle. If you’re paying in cash, please bring payment for your missed lesson to your next regularly scheduled appointment, at which time we can discuss rescheduling possibilities dependent upon my availability.
If you cancel your appointment with less than 24 hours notice, you will be charged for your lesson and rescheduling will not be an option.
Once you have rescheduled your lesson time, you no longer have the option for any additional reschedulings of that particular lesson.
What's the age range of students that you teach?
I teach adults. Students who are 21 and over. (back to top)
What styles of music do you teach?
I teach many styles of music for beginning guitar players as well as advancing guitar players. I teach pretty much every style of music, with the exception of classical or flamenco guitar - which I love but it's just never really been my thing. I tend to focus on, rock and roll and blues but I love country, reggae and jazz standards and all different styles of music. Beyond the actual style, it's really a question of finding your voice and your confidence and sense of ease with whatever you're playing.
How often do you work with your students?
The minimum that I work with anybody is 1 hour per week. But I encourage people to work with me for more than that. The benefits are tremendous because it’s not just a question of being able to cover more material. When you do a longer lesson it’s a different quality of time. It allows us to take a more relaxed approach and not watch the clock so much and we can go deeper with whatever we’re working on together. In my experience, it really helps to have an open ended amount of time for yourself. (back to top)
What levels of students do you teach?
I work with all levels of students. It's really more a question of the students motivation and their level of intent more than their skill level. I'll work with people who have never played guitar before as well as people who've been playing guitar for many years and maybe they feel like they're a little stuck in a rut. I definitely look forward to helping people break out of old habits and go in new directions with their guitar playing. (back to top)
How long is a typical lesson with you?
The minimum that I work with anyone is one hour per week. That said, many of my students work with me for more than that. The more often we work together, the faster your guitar playing will develop. Doing longer lessons also changes the quality of the time we spend together. We can relax a little more and go deeper with whatever it is that we're working on. With all that in mind, I encourage all of my students to work with me as much as possible. It's a much richer experience that way and the benefits are tremendous! (back to top)
How would you describe your ideal guitar student?
My ideal guitar student is somebody who is very hungry to make music. It really matters to them and they are willing to make the kind of commitment that's required by keeping a regular time with me and making it very easy for me to share with them what I have to offer. That way, you're going to get the most powerful results and be much more likely to play guitar the way you've always wanted! (back to top)