Elysa Hochman

Elysa began studying classical guitar in her early adolescent years. After completing high school she made her way to Spain where she learned and studied Flamenco guitar. Elysa is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Music and Music Education at Columbia University, Teachers College. Elysa is a very focused and well-respected instructor. She has a great amount of patience with her students and a genuine love for teaching.

Elysa specializes in teaching Flamenco guitar. She teaches Flamenco guitar as it is traditionally taught in Spain. She is familiar with the traditional, modern and fusion Flamenco guitar techniques and styles. Elysa continues to follow the growth of Flamenco guitar as it continues to develop and expand in many different ways throughout the world. She may customize your studies, as she teaches through the traditional styles of Nino Ricardo and Juan Martin, the modern styles of Juan Serrano and Gypsy Kings, and different fusions styles such as Jesse Cook and the new young duo, Rodrigo y Gabriella. Here at NYC Guitar School Elysa teaches Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Flamenco Guitar. She teaches the traditional techniques of Flamenco guitar that modern and fusion Flamenco guitar have adopted. She teaches these techniques through the traditional songs/styles developed in each region of Spain. Furthermore, she teaches students how to perfect and create their own version of each song/style.