Playing with other people is one of the most effective ways to improve and have more fun in the process! In this class, you will delve deeply into two to three songs as a group. You will learn parts, song structure, work on singing and playing, work out song arrangements. For students who have completed Fingerstyle. Ten weeks. For secure on-line registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244.

Koby

A graduate of Mannes College’s classical guitar program, Koby has been studying the guitar for 16 years, thanks to some amazing teachers! He has performed at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall and Neue Galerie, in addition to master classes led by Benjamin Verdery, Fred Hand, and Martha Masters. When he's not performing classical repertoire, Koby composes and arranges a wide variety of styles including big band jazz, indie rock, noise, and improvisational music. He has also played guitar in pit orchestras for professional musical productions, frequently doubling on mandolin, banjo, and electric bass. Koby loves teaching private lessons, and believes that everyone can (and should) learn to play the guitar! His enthusiastic and patient style, as well as his attention to detail, makes him an ideal teacher for students of all ages.

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Vocal Workshop II: Singing and Playing

What goes together like a bagel and coffee, or PB&J? Singing and playing guitar! Learn to sing and play hit songs while reinforcing the basic vocal techniques learned in Vocal Workshop I. This 8-week class will emphasize deeply learning a few tunes, so you’ll come away with songs you can actually perform for family and friends. Your class will perform as a group at the end.
Requirements: Completed Vocal Workshop I or by audition. Students not comfortable playing guitar can choose to play simple hand percussion instead, such as a shaker or tambourine.

Eight weeks. For secure on-line registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244.

Jaime VOCALS / GUITAR

Jaime teaches voice, guitar, and bass, and heads the Vocal Studio at NYC Guitar School. He has been teaching since 2001, and especially loves working with beginners. Students are often surprised to find they really can sing when they thought they couldn't. Jaime specializes in pop, classic & alternative rock, soul, folk, country, and blues, and has an abiding love of dark chocolate.

Jaime grew up in western Connecticut, where he was inspired to play guitar after watching Nirvana Unplugged on MTV. He lived in Chapel Hill, NC; touring in rock, blues, and country bands. He then studied songwriting and recording, as well as guitar and voice, at Berklee College of Music. He continues to study voice in NYC with Marlon Saunders. Jaime was the frontman and songwriter for alt-rock band The Spanish Channel, which released three albums, opened for national acts, was mentioned in SPIN and Guitar World, and toured nationally. He now performs solo acoustic in NYC and throughout the East Coast. JaimeGaramella.com

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Taking everything from Fundamentals of Music I and breaking down songs.

The language of music, it's ideas and concepts, are independent of any instrument. Almost every piece of music you've listened to is the same language regardless of style or era. It is Melody, Harmony and Rhythm. In this class we study the basic principals and terms of basic music theory, from notes and intervals to chords and keys to elements of rhythm. Although independent of any instrument, we will focus on the guitar as it translates these fundamentals. By the end of the course you will be on your way to becoming a musician and not just a guitar player.

Suke

Michael “Suke” Cerulo–How good do you have to be at playing lead guitar to get signed to The Allman Brothers record label? Really good!

We are so excited that Michael “Suke” Cerulo is teaching for NYC Guitar School. Suke’s band Schleigo charted in the top 20 on CMJ and college jazz radio charts, and played with not only The Allman Brothers, but Bela Fleck, John Scofield, G. Love and Special Sauce, Galactic, Moe and many more top acts. Suke is our resident jazz expert and deep theory man. He also possesses the patience and clarity to effectively teach sections of the Guitar for Absolute Beginners course and beginners in any style--and he was recently chosen to be in Who's Who in American Education! We are proud to utilize Suke's superior skill set by enlisting him as our Lead Guitar Program Director.

For a full bio please visit: www.sukecerulo.com

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Suke

Michael “Suke” Cerulo–How good do you have to be at playing lead guitar to get signed to The Allman Brothers record label? Really good!

For a full bio please visit: www.sukecerulo.com

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Vince

Vinnie has been a full-time musician and teacher since 1995, and is especially patient with adult beginners. He's performed on Broadway as an understudy lead guitarist in the Billy Joel/Twyla Tharp collaborative Moving Out, is currently a regular sub in the pit orchestra of Mamma Mia and has also worked on Jersey Boys. He's been onstage backing Herb Reed's Platters, Marylin Michales, and others, but most weekends, Vin rocks a crowded dance floor with party-rockers the Mulligans and/or '80s tribute act The Ronald Reagans. You might also find him replicating the mesmerizing guitar tones of The Edge with leading tri-state area U2 tribute band U2 Nation. (Yes-3 bands!!!!) Vinnie has penned hundreds of six-string-related articles and is a regular contributor of instructional lessons and transcriptions to Guitar Player and Frets magazines. Five of Vin's lesson columns were chosen for inclusion in Hal Leonard's 2008 publication The Guitar Player Book. At NYC Guitar School, Vinnie's experience in performing, writing and transcribing, have helped him design and teach the Classic Rock, U2, Heavy Metal, Surf Rock, Led Zeppelin, and Intermediate Acoustic Rock courses He also offers guidance to the Adult Rock Band performance ensemble classes. He holds a BS in Jazz and Commercial music from Hofstra and a BA in Musicology from L.I.U. In 2007 Vinnie released his solo acoustic instrumental CD Sketches for Sofia and is currently writing and performing original material with NYCGS's own Genifer Owen. He has also played on recordings by Lloyd United, The Mist, actor Chris Burke and others. Vinnie is a proud user and endorsee of Hughes & Kettner amplifiers.

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Construct your set for gigs or open mic, learn how to best order your opening song, middle, closing, encore; and how to thread them all together thematically with light audience banter.

The final weeks of the course conclude by virtually performing your set for the class and your invited family and friends.

Anthony

Anthony has performed on Broadway, Off-Broadway, London’s West End, as well as various theaters around the US. He has received a BA in Musical Theatre from Point Park University. Throughout his training, he has shaped his voice with almost a dozen voice teachers combining all of their best methods into a succinct vocal strengthening exercise.

Anthony specializes in various styles from Pop, Rock to Traditional and Contemporary Broadway. His goal is to help you gain the confidence and technical skills to conquer multiple musical styles. He has been teaching voice lessons and vocal coaching to students of all walks of life: experienced Broadway performers, hip hop artists wanting to improve their melodies, enthusiastic youths prepping for an “Annie” audition and those planning to sing while accompanying themselves on an instrument.

Anthony has been relaxed and comfortable in-front of the piano since he was 6 and is sure he can make you feel the same way. Whether you’re playing Ode to Joy, or Wrecking Ball; we’ll approach it with your enjoyment in mind.

Lessons will be fun and exciting, yet challenging. All you need to bring to your first lesson is a positive attitude!

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Playing with other people is one of the most effective ways to improve your playing (and have more fun in the process)! In this class, you will delve deeply into two to three songs as a group. You will learn parts, song structure, work on singing and playing, work out song arrangements, and perform with your classmates on Week 10! For students who have completed Advanced Beginners or who are otherwise comfortable with open and barre chords, and intermediate strumming patterns. Ten weeks. For secure on-line registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244.

Kyle T.

We are so pleased that we convinced the amazing Kyle Tigges to join our staff! Hundreds of students of all ages and levels have become proficient guitar players and intelligent musicians with Kyle's patient and expert coaching. He has tremendous knowledge of music! Kyle teaches all levels and styles with an emphasis on folk-blues and songwriting. Kyle will empower you to learn, improve and enjoy music! Kyle also has a secret additional power--he's been studying French horn since the age of 11, and also teaches that instrument. In summary, if you want to play guitar, Kyle is the teacher for you, and if you want to play guitar AND French horn, he is still the teacher for you.

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