Learn and play mixed strums, riffs, arpeggios, bass runs and first barre chords in the style of artists like The Rolling Stones, Bob Marley, Nirvana, REM, India Arie, Lynyrd Skynyrd, AC/DC, the Indigo Girls and more. For students who have completed Guitar For Near Beginners or who have otherwise learned basic open chords and strumming patterns. No note reading. All materials provided. Guitars available for use in the classroom.Ten weeks. For secure on-line registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244.

Mark

Mark Johnson first moved to America from his hometown of London, UK in 2005 as a scholarship student studying guitar and composition at Berklee College of Music. He has since taken up residence in NYC, where he has worked for Interscope records, Atlantic Records, Sony Music, The Oscars, Google, YouTube and Conde Naste. Mark’s professional experience includes everything ranging from local NYC bar gigs to having performed at Madison Square Garden and working on the guitar arrangement for Dave Grohl’s In Memoriam performance at the 88th Academy awards (OSCARS). Mark’s experience covers a diverse range of genres; Rock, Pop, Blues, Singer-Songwriter, Folk, Jazz and Country to name a few. Mark enjoys working with his students to help them reach their goals at their own pace – motivating and challenging them along the way, whilst maintaining a relaxed atmosphere. He is always looking to inspire his students to learn new things and broaden their passion for the instrument. More on Mark at www.marksidneyjohnson.com.

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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.

Shane

Shane Chapman is the lead singer and guitarist for Brooklyn Americana band anacortes who has just released their second album. When he's not doing that, he is the guitarist and arranger for NYC's premiere Dolly Parton cover band Doll Parts. Also as a performer, he was featured on the steam punk album Tempus Fugitive by The Peter Ulrich (of Dead Can Dance) Collaboration.

As a composer, Chapman has a foot in the rock world as well as the theater and film worlds (yes that's three feet). He has written music for Comfort Dogs and The Iceman Cometh, both reviewed by the New York Times which called the music "groovy" and "soncially gorgeous". More recently (as one half of the composition team - Chapman/Sirna-Frest) he wrote music for Welcome to the Gunshow: A Chekhovian Song Cycle directed by Patrick Vassel (Associate Director of Hamilton).

His most recent production credit was a single for the Songs of Love Foundation which enlists volunteer composers to write songs for children facing life threatening illness. He also performs regularly for Sing for Hope which organizes musical performances at hospitals, clinics and shelters in NYC.

His teaching credits include The Seattle Center Academy and Groundwork (an after-school program for at risk youths in NYC) and, of course, NYC Guitar School.

Chapman has taught at NYCGS since 2008 and is the author of multiple curriculum teaching students to rock for over ten years. He is currently scoring "Silent Forests", a full length documentary about the ivory trade and the eco-guards in Cameroon who fight poaching.

Chapman lives in Brooklyn with his wife Amy.

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, and perform with your classmates on Week 10! 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.

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.

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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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.

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.

Master all sorts of barre chords, power chords, vamps and complex strums with songs by Tracy Chapman, Jet, The Eagles, Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bob Dylan and more. For students who have completed Guitar For Intermediate Beginners or who have otherwise learned bass runs, basic arpeggios, the F chord, etc. No note reading. All materials provided. Guitars available for use in the classroom. Ten weeks. For secure on-line registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244.

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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This class continues where Fingerstyle Guitar Basics leaves off. You will take Travis picking to the next level with classics like “Dear Prudence” and “Don’t Think Twice (It’s Alright),” the latter of which will be explored in a simplified version and then a more advanced rendition. Non-Travis stylings will also be covered in works like the “Stairway To Heaven” prologue and other more contemporary songs. For students who have completed Fingerstyle Basics For Beginners or who have some knowledge and facility with essential finger picking patterns. Ten weeks. For secure on-line registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244.

Curtis

American guitarist Curtis Brewer educates in diverse styles ranging from riff-heavy grunge to twang-tinged rock while simultaneously honoring every shade of America music. He’s gained a reputation as a first-call studio guitarist, charming vocalist, and trusted educator, teaching music at Southern Illinois University, McKendree University, and Principia College. His original music has led him across the U.S. with Kentucky Knife Fight (four-time winner of Riverfront Times “Best Rock Band” and StL Post-Dispatch "Best Band"), across Europe with his indie-rock band The Curtis J Social, and as musical director for BLM recording artist Bette Smith. Jimi Hendrix and Jimmy Paige are named as the early influences that further lead him to such guitar luminaries as Marc Ribot, Johnny Greenwood, and Prince. Once the Midwest’s best kept secret, Brewer now plants his roots deep in the New York music community.

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Master all sorts of barre chords, power chords, vamps and complex strums with songs by Tracy Chapman, Jet, The Eagles, Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bob Dylan and more. For students who have completed Guitar For Intermediate Beginners or who have otherwise learned bass runs, basic arpeggios, the F chord, etc. No note reading. All materials provided. Guitars available for use in the classroom. Ten weeks. For secure on-line registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244.

Eddy

Eddy Marshall was born and raised in Falls Church, Virginia. He received a guitar for Christmas sixteen years ago and has been playing ever since. After high school he attended University of Vermont where he studied elementary education before transferring to Berklee College of Music. Later, he graduated with a degree in Music Education and moved to New York.

Eddy’s musical tastes are eclectic, but he most enjoys playing music that lands halfway between jazz and pop. Norah Jones and Ray Charles have been his biggest musical influences over the years. He has a lot of fun fingerpicking piano parts on the guitar, but has been known to take a solo when the need arises. He first started playing guitar with the intent to sound like classic rock legends Jimmy Page and David Gilmour, so he is no stranger to lead guitar playing.

During the rare moments when Eddy is not playing guitar he enjoys reading books, cooking feasts for friends and family and jogging around Central Park.

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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!

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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Have you learned your Major and minor pentatonics but still not quite sure what to play when someone yells "solo"? In this class, you'll learn great sounding licks. A Lick is a musical idea you can use in your solos. Every guitar player needs lots of tools in their toolbox to become a guitar hero. We'll start with some core ideas from the Rock and Blues world and dig into specific licks from Hendrix, David Gilmour, B.B. and Albert King, Dickey Betts and Stevie Ray Vaughn. An important part of this class is that you not only learn to play the lick but you learn what chord(s) it works over and how to vary it rhythmically. You will also learn how to change the key of a lick and customize it to fit your own personal style. This class is for students who have completed Lead Guitar Basics level II or equivalent. This class requires the student to bring their own electric guitar and cable. Ten weeks. For secure on-line registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244.

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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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

#leadguitar

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.

Emily VOCALS / GUITAR

Born and raised in Northern California, Emily discovered her love for music when she began to sing “Old MacDonald Had a Farm” at the top of her lungs on a family bike ride. Her parents took her to her first voice lesson and she instantly fell in love.

Emily received her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts from Marymount Manhattan College and has studied voice with diverse and acclaimed teachers in NYC. As a musical theatre actor, she has performed in regional theatres across the United States and toured nationally and internationally. She has also performed new musical theatre, pop, rock and her original music at several NYC music venues such as Joe’s Pub, Rockwood Music Hall and Feinstein’s/54 Below.

A lover of music and creativity, a lesson with Emily will be all about discovering the unique connection between your artistic and personal goals. Lessons will be approached from the standpoint that you are a unique individual and storyteller with your own voice and music to share. Bring your positive spirit and let’s make some music!

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Absolutely no prior musical experience needed. Learn to play great songs by artists such as Coldplay, Jason Mraz, Guns 'n' Roses, The Beatles, Green Day, Ed Sheeran, Paramore and More with confidence and competence. Learn the fundamental habits of a superior guitar player and master the basic chords, strums, and understanding to prepare for further study in all styles of guitar. No note reading required. All materials provided. Guitars available for use in the classroom. Ten weeks. Includes free access to our online Guitar for Absolute Beginners Class with 294 practice video tutorials to support your at-home practice and progress. For secure on-line registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244.

Mark

Mark Johnson first moved to America from his hometown of London, UK in 2005 as a scholarship student studying guitar and composition at Berklee College of Music. He has since taken up residence in NYC, where he has worked for Interscope records, Atlantic Records, Sony Music, The Oscars, Google, YouTube and Conde Naste. Mark’s professional experience includes everything ranging from local NYC bar gigs to having performed at Madison Square Garden and working on the guitar arrangement for Dave Grohl’s In Memoriam performance at the 88th Academy awards (OSCARS). Mark’s experience covers a diverse range of genres; Rock, Pop, Blues, Singer-Songwriter, Folk, Jazz and Country to name a few. Mark enjoys working with his students to help them reach their goals at their own pace – motivating and challenging them along the way, whilst maintaining a relaxed atmosphere. He is always looking to inspire his students to learn new things and broaden their passion for the instrument. More on Mark at www.marksidneyjohnson.com.

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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, and perform with your classmates! For students who have completed Teen Level V. 10 weeks. For secure on-line registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244.

Miguel

Miguel is a guitarist, bassist and composer from New York City. He recently finished his Masters degree in music at Goldsmiths, University of London and he is back in the city working as a session musician, recording music, and teaching students. While in London, he helped found The Composer Platform– a non-profit organization that works with composers from many musical backgrounds to have their work recorded and performed.

Miguel’s goal is to help each of his students achieve their full musical potential as instrumentalists and as songwriters. He brings a wide range of skills and a passion for many different genres–including jazz, rock, soul and classical music–to his work as a teacher. He loves teaching students of all ages and levels, from complete beginners to other professional musicians, and he fits his lessons around his students’ interests and long-term goals.

Dylan

Dylan Charles is a singer/songwriter based in New York City. His music runs the gamut from acoustic americana and rock/blues to jazzy soul and electo-pop. Touring nationally as a solo act and as a bandleader, he also co-founded and continues to perform with NYC soul band On The Sun and Arizona-based americana band The Border Crossers. In addition to his own projects, he frequently works with other artists as a multi-instrumentalist sideman, producer, co-writer and studio musician.

Dylan has been playing guitar for over 20 years and teaching almost as long. He started working with New York City Guitar School when he moved to NYC in 2012 and is currently the program director for the school’s Rock Band program as well as a teacher at the Midtown and Brooklyn locations.

In high school he taught lessons to fellow teens as part of a “Community Resources” program in his home town of Ann Arbor, MI. He frequently played local gigs through the Community High School jazz band program as well as with his own original music projects. He continued to teach, perform and record while studying jazz guitar at University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2006.

In 2008 Dylan moved to Bisbee, AZ where he created and coached an after school rock band program at the Bisbee High School and worked as a substitute teacher for the Bisbee elementary, middle and high schools. Dylan also founded a non-profit program called “The Friday Project” when, because of budget cuts, Bisbee Unified School District cut Fridays from the school week. The program provided a wide variety of free workshops to kids and teens that were all taught by local residents in an effort to keep kids engaged in learning and exploring their passions in the absence of a traditional public school structure.

Dylan’s positive energy and encouraging teaching style has helped so many students reach their music goals. Call or email us to set up a lesson with Dylan yourself and visit www.dylancharles.com for music, videos and a calendar of his upcoming performances.

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Gain further mastery and confidence with basic chords and strums. Strum and sing great songs by artists such as Tom Petty, Nirvana, John Lennon, Janis Joplin, Coldplay, Jack Johnson, Jimi Hendrix, Elton John, Johnny Cash, Guns 'n' Roses, Green Day, the Eagles and more. For those who have completed Guitar for Absolute Beginners or who are otherwise familiar with basic open chords and strums but are not yet consistently confident with them. All materials provided. Guitars available for use in the classroom. Ten weeks. For secure on-line registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244.

Gabriel

Originally from England, Gabriel Wareing is a Manhattan-based guitarist, composer, and arranger. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, where he specialized in Jazz performance and composition.
After college, Gabriel continued to steep himself in Blues, Soul, and R&B, and combining his rhythm guitar chops with a passion for improvised music. He has performed with artists such as Tony Award-winning actress Frances Ruffelle and Jazz/Fusion artists Mike Stern and Lee Ritenour, both live in concert and on television, and has been featured on UK networks BBC radio as well as Sky Arts and Sky One. He’s also performed as a guitarist for musical theatre, on shows such as Grease! The Musical, Les Misérables, Whistle Down The Wind, Children Of Eden and many others.

Gabriel’s passion for music shines through in his lessons and inspires students of all ages. We’re thrilled to have him join the NYCGS team!

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Learn and play mixed strums, riffs, arpeggios, bass runs and first barre chords in the style of artists like The Rolling Stones, Bob Marley, Nirvana, REM, India Arie, Lynyrd Skynyrd, AC/DC, the Indigo Girls and more. For students who have completed Guitar For Near Beginners or who have otherwise learned basic open chords and strumming patterns. No note reading. All materials provided. Guitars available for use in the classroom.Ten weeks. For secure on-line registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244.

Gabriel

Originally from England, Gabriel Wareing is a Manhattan-based guitarist, composer, and arranger. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, where he specialized in Jazz performance and composition.
After college, Gabriel continued to steep himself in Blues, Soul, and R&B, and combining his rhythm guitar chops with a passion for improvised music. He has performed with artists such as Tony Award-winning actress Frances Ruffelle and Jazz/Fusion artists Mike Stern and Lee Ritenour, both live in concert and on television, and has been featured on UK networks BBC radio as well as Sky Arts and Sky One. He’s also performed as a guitarist for musical theatre, on shows such as Grease! The Musical, Les Misérables, Whistle Down The Wind, Children Of Eden and many others.

Gabriel’s passion for music shines through in his lessons and inspires students of all ages. We’re thrilled to have him join the NYCGS team!

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Learn the basics of fingerstyle guitar with such songs as "Landslide" , "Blackbird", "House of the Rising Sun", "Dust in the Wind", "Homeward Bound" and others. Absolutely no prior knowledge of fingerpicking needed. For students who have completed Guitar For Intermediate Beginners or who are otherwise familiar with basic open chords and strumming patterns. Ten weeks. For secure on-line registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244.

Jeff M

Guitarist Jeff McLaughlin is a composer/performer who loves teaching his students. He started playing guitar at age 13 and fell in love with the instrument immediately. Soon after he began learning the solos of Steve Vai, John Petrucci, and Buckethead. He later attended the University of North Florida for Jazz Studies where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree. While working toward his Master of Music degree at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music, Jeff served as an Associate Instructor for IU’s Jazz Department: directing big bands, coaching combos, and teaching music students enrolled in classes and applied guitar lessons.

He has appeared across the country including performances at the Indianapolis Jazz Festival, the Ravinia Festival in Chicago, and the Bloomington Jazz Festival where he also presented masterclasses in jazz guitar and group performance. In June of 2011 he was selected along with 14 other young musicians from across the country to participate in the Steans Music Institute at Ravinia where he worked with Curtis Fuller, Rufus Reid, David Baker, and Nathan Davis.

His 2011 debut Owl Studios release, Blocks, reached #1 in the Jazz Week Chart-bound rankings and # 11 in the CMJ Jazz airplay rankings. Jeff can be heard around the city playing original music in his own contemporary jazz groups.

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Gabriel

Originally from England, Gabriel Wareing is a Manhattan-based guitarist, composer, and arranger. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, where he specialized in Jazz performance and composition.
After college, Gabriel continued to steep himself in Blues, Soul, and R&B, and combining his rhythm guitar chops with a passion for improvised music. He has performed with artists such as Tony Award-winning actress Frances Ruffelle and Jazz/Fusion artists Mike Stern and Lee Ritenour, both live in concert and on television, and has been featured on UK networks BBC radio as well as Sky Arts and Sky One. He’s also performed as a guitarist for musical theatre, on shows such as Grease! The Musical, Les Misérables, Whistle Down The Wind, Children Of Eden and many others.

Gabriel’s passion for music shines through in his lessons and inspires students of all ages. We’re thrilled to have him join the NYCGS team!

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In this 8 week course you will learn the basics of using the Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) Ableton. From checking your sound level and making a track to pressing record and getting that perfect lightning-in-a-bottle take, our expert instructors will guide you through every step of your first recording experience. Record original music, covers and even compose songs within Ableton using built-in loops and software instruments, no physical instruments required! Then dive into the basics of mixing and production where you will learn all about how to use EQ, panning, compressors and a plethora of other effects to enhance the sound of your track. Learn from and be inspired by your fellow classmates as you meet at the end of each class to share what you’ve been working on.

Requirements: No prior recording experience necessary!

Sean

As a native New Yorker, Sean is a performing musician in multiple bands across the tri-state area. He plays bass in the Avant-Pop act, Diana Lopez, as well as the Rock group, Damn Jackals. Sean’s musical identity has always been defined by his curiosity for different styles.

Although his first love is electric bass, Sean has also been playing guitar and drums for over a decade, in diverse genres. He graduated from The University of North Carolina at Asheville in 2015, with a degree in music technology, and has been teaching and performing full time ever since. He loves engaging musically with people of all skill levels. Tailored to each student, Sean’s teaching style is exciting and encouraging, with a focus on technique. Sean also provides tools for improvisation and songwriting as a way for students to foster their own musical voice, and to keep them empowered as creative individuals. Sean’s infectious passion for music might have you down musical alleys you never thought you’d venture.

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Bring the funk! This class will introduce fundamental concepts of the bass. Learn the habits of a superior bass player and master the basic techniques and understanding to prepare for further study in the bass. This class will focus on developing a strong left and right hand technique, learning bass lines to classic and modern popular music, and understanding the fretboard on the bass guitar. The class will also help students gain insight as to how great bass players think about music. No note reading required. Ten weeks. For secure on-line registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244.

Allan

My name is George Allan, a first generation United States Citizen from New Jersey. I began my musical career in the 3rd grade with piano lessons, began to experiment with guitar in middle school, and taught myself electric bass in high school to play in a band with my friends. While our band was recording some demos at our local studio, I realized music was the career for me. I began taking formal bass lessons, and applied to college at schools proficient in music recording. Now a senior at Stevens Institute of Technology, I have gained the necessary skills to work in the music industry, and will continue my education for an MBA in Project Management. I am an Onsite Feel the Beat teacher who utilizes an energetic and informative attitude to help students learn how to make the songs they want, on a simple, accessible and powerful application, GarageBand.

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Gabriel

Originally from England, Gabriel Wareing is a Manhattan-based guitarist, composer, and arranger. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, where he specialized in Jazz performance and composition.
After college, Gabriel continued to steep himself in Blues, Soul, and R&B, and combining his rhythm guitar chops with a passion for improvised music. He has performed with artists such as Tony Award-winning actress Frances Ruffelle and Jazz/Fusion artists Mike Stern and Lee Ritenour, both live in concert and on television, and has been featured on UK networks BBC radio as well as Sky Arts and Sky One. He’s also performed as a guitarist for musical theatre, on shows such as Grease! The Musical, Les Misérables, Whistle Down The Wind, Children Of Eden and many others.

Gabriel’s passion for music shines through in his lessons and inspires students of all ages. We’re thrilled to have him join the NYCGS team!

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All the joy of rock band is now virtual! Expert instructors guide you through every step of your first band and recording experience, from plugging in and the basics of digital recording to arranging songs and delivering your best performance. Collaborate, practice, and record songs as a band under the guidance of our expert instructors! This 8 week class uses the web based online music studio, Soundtrap as well as a virtual classroom! FREE Soundtrap account included in your registration. For: guitarists, bassists, drummers, vocalists and keyboard players with some experience on their instrument. Bands are grouped by age, level, and musical instrument.

Joel

Joel started playing guitar at age 7 when he could be found rocking a red plastic Burt and Ernie guitar on the roof of his Mom’s car. Since then, his instrument may have changed, but his enthusiasm has not! Joel plays flamenco, jazz, smart kids’ songs, acoustic pop, and loves to arrange the latest hits for for his students to play.

Unique among NYCGS teachers, Joel’s degree is not in music–but after graduating from law school, Joel decided to follow his passion for the arts. His first stop was developing interactive K-6 curriculum for Moondrop Entertainment, NextLesson, and Launchpad Toys that focused on music, storytelling, and educational gaming. He also transferred his passion for songwriting into the classroom as a guest teacher, helping students write both music and lyrics in acoustic and musical theatre styles. He played in multiple church bands–and even recorded and released an EP of kids’ songs entitled Where Are My Pants? and wrote two original musicals which were featured in the Musical Cafe festival of new works in Oakland, California.

Joel is a skilled vocalist, songwriter and guitarist. His teaching style is distinguished by patience, adaptability, and fun, and children and adults both thrive and progress with his coaching. We’re thrilled to have him on the NYCGS team!

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In this 8 week class you will learn the basics of music production and digital songwriting using the digital audio workstation ABLETON. Get group and one-on-one coaching from an expert instructor. Share projects, deepen your understanding of tracking, mixing and effects, and record your own original songs!

Sean

As a native New Yorker, Sean is a performing musician in multiple bands across the tri-state area. He plays bass in the Avant-Pop act, Diana Lopez, as well as the Rock group, Damn Jackals. Sean’s musical identity has always been defined by his curiosity for different styles.

Although his first love is electric bass, Sean has also been playing guitar and drums for over a decade, in diverse genres. He graduated from The University of North Carolina at Asheville in 2015, with a degree in music technology, and has been teaching and performing full time ever since. He loves engaging musically with people of all skill levels. Tailored to each student, Sean’s teaching style is exciting and encouraging, with a focus on technique. Sean also provides tools for improvisation and songwriting as a way for students to foster their own musical voice, and to keep them empowered as creative individuals. Sean’s infectious passion for music might have you down musical alleys you never thought you’d venture.

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In this 8 week course expert instructors will guide you through every step of your first recording experience, from checking your sound level and making a track to pressing record and getting that perfect lightning-in-a-bottle take. Meet on Zoom and record original or cover songs using the cloud-based recording platform Soundtrap. You can even compose songs within Soundtrap using their built-in loops, no instrument required! Then dive into the basics of mixing and production where you will learn all about how to use EQ, panning, compressors and a plethora of other effects to enhance the sound of your track. Learn from and be inspired by your fellow classmates as you meet at the end of each class to share what you’ve been working on. This course culminates with a live-stream virtual concert showcasing one song from each student!

Requirements: No prior recording experience necessary!

Dylan

Dylan Charles is a singer/songwriter based in New York City. His music runs the gamut from acoustic americana and rock/blues to jazzy soul and electo-pop. Touring nationally as a solo act and as a bandleader, he also co-founded and continues to perform with NYC soul band On The Sun and Arizona-based americana band The Border Crossers. In addition to his own projects, he frequently works with other artists as a multi-instrumentalist sideman, producer, co-writer and studio musician.

Dylan has been playing guitar for over 20 years and teaching almost as long. He started working with New York City Guitar School when he moved to NYC in 2012 and is currently the program director for the school’s Rock Band program as well as a teacher at the Midtown and Brooklyn locations.

In high school he taught lessons to fellow teens as part of a “Community Resources” program in his home town of Ann Arbor, MI. He frequently played local gigs through the Community High School jazz band program as well as with his own original music projects. He continued to teach, perform and record while studying jazz guitar at University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2006.

In 2008 Dylan moved to Bisbee, AZ where he created and coached an after school rock band program at the Bisbee High School and worked as a substitute teacher for the Bisbee elementary, middle and high schools. Dylan also founded a non-profit program called “The Friday Project” when, because of budget cuts, Bisbee Unified School District cut Fridays from the school week. The program provided a wide variety of free workshops to kids and teens that were all taught by local residents in an effort to keep kids engaged in learning and exploring their passions in the absence of a traditional public school structure.

Dylan’s positive energy and encouraging teaching style has helped so many students reach their music goals. Call or email us to set up a lesson with Dylan yourself and visit www.dylancharles.com for music, videos and a calendar of his upcoming performances.

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For guitarists who have completed Levels I-III or their equivalent. Master basic guitar techniques, play songs by heart, and build your set list. Solidify your skills and gain increased comfort and confidence with the guitar, while gaining a deeper understanding of chords, strums,
slash chords, mixed single notes and strumming, and much more. The class includes a massive chord review, a massive strum review, chart reading, rhythm reading, eighth note and sixteenth note strums and tab reading, in the context of great songs like "Wild Horses", "Little Wing" and more.This class is also ideal for those who are returning to guitar playing after a long hiatus! Guitars available for use in the classroom. Ten weeks. For secure on-line registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244.

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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Dylan

Dylan Charles is a singer/songwriter based in New York City. His music runs the gamut from acoustic americana and rock/blues to jazzy soul and electo-pop. Touring nationally as a solo act and as a bandleader, he also co-founded and continues to perform with NYC soul band On The Sun and Arizona-based americana band The Border Crossers. In addition to his own projects, he frequently works with other artists as a multi-instrumentalist sideman, producer, co-writer and studio musician.

Dylan has been playing guitar for over 20 years and teaching almost as long. He started working with New York City Guitar School when he moved to NYC in 2012 and is currently the program director for the school’s Rock Band program as well as a teacher at the Midtown and Brooklyn locations.

In high school he taught lessons to fellow teens as part of a “Community Resources” program in his home town of Ann Arbor, MI. He frequently played local gigs through the Community High School jazz band program as well as with his own original music projects. He continued to teach, perform and record while studying jazz guitar at University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2006.

In 2008 Dylan moved to Bisbee, AZ where he created and coached an after school rock band program at the Bisbee High School and worked as a substitute teacher for the Bisbee elementary, middle and high schools. Dylan also founded a non-profit program called “The Friday Project” when, because of budget cuts, Bisbee Unified School District cut Fridays from the school week. The program provided a wide variety of free workshops to kids and teens that were all taught by local residents in an effort to keep kids engaged in learning and exploring their passions in the absence of a traditional public school structure.

Dylan’s positive energy and encouraging teaching style has helped so many students reach their music goals. Call or email us to set up a lesson with Dylan yourself and visit www.dylancharles.com for music, videos and a calendar of his upcoming performances.

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All the joy of rock band is now virtual! Collaborate, practice, and record songs as a band under the guidance of our expert instructors! This 8 week class uses the web based online music studio, Soundtrap as well as a virtual classroom! FREE Soundtrap account included in your registration. For: guitarists, bassists, drummers, vocalists and keyboard players with some experience on their instrument. Bands are grouped by age, level, and musical instrument.

Gaby

Gabrielle is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from the Bronx. Growing up as a student at New York City Guitar School herself, as a teenager she became an intern here and eventually rose through the ranks to become a full time teacher!

Gabrielle studied Vocal Performance at Hunter College, where she focused on classical and opera, but she has always been writing and performing rock and folk music in her spare time. In addition to voice, she also teaches guitar and Rock Band for Kids and Teens. Although she is a proficient instructor in many genres and instruments, her specialties include all styles of vocals, songwriting, and folk guitar (especially fingerpicking)! She currently fronts the indie rock band War Honey.

Gabrielle aims to make her lessons positive, encouraging and tailored to your interests, and looks forward to helping you meet your musical goals!

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So, you are interested in writing songs but don't know where to start?
Have you started writing a little on your own, but don't know where to go from there?

This could be the class for you! Explore songrwiting through a trial and error process within a mutually supportive circle of other fledgling songwriters. Your expert instructor will provide specific themes and guidance to get you started. The next week, you'll bring in your new song draft and perform it! Then you and the circle will discuss, share thoughts, and pick up some new ideas from the instructor. No competition or pressure, just a fun way to unlock your creative potential in this powerful form of musical expression. The class will also touch on some aspects of music theory as it applies to songwriting. For students who have completed Guitar For Near Beginners or who are otherwise familiar with basic open chords. Ten weeks. For secure on-line registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244.

Dylan

Dylan Charles is a singer/songwriter based in New York City. His music runs the gamut from acoustic americana and rock/blues to jazzy soul and electo-pop. Touring nationally as a solo act and as a bandleader, he also co-founded and continues to perform with NYC soul band On The Sun and Arizona-based americana band The Border Crossers. In addition to his own projects, he frequently works with other artists as a multi-instrumentalist sideman, producer, co-writer and studio musician.

Dylan has been playing guitar for over 20 years and teaching almost as long. He started working with New York City Guitar School when he moved to NYC in 2012 and is currently the program director for the school’s Rock Band program as well as a teacher at the Midtown and Brooklyn locations.

In high school he taught lessons to fellow teens as part of a “Community Resources” program in his home town of Ann Arbor, MI. He frequently played local gigs through the Community High School jazz band program as well as with his own original music projects. He continued to teach, perform and record while studying jazz guitar at University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2006.

In 2008 Dylan moved to Bisbee, AZ where he created and coached an after school rock band program at the Bisbee High School and worked as a substitute teacher for the Bisbee elementary, middle and high schools. Dylan also founded a non-profit program called “The Friday Project” when, because of budget cuts, Bisbee Unified School District cut Fridays from the school week. The program provided a wide variety of free workshops to kids and teens that were all taught by local residents in an effort to keep kids engaged in learning and exploring their passions in the absence of a traditional public school structure.

Dylan’s positive energy and encouraging teaching style has helped so many students reach their music goals. Call or email us to set up a lesson with Dylan yourself and visit www.dylancharles.com for music, videos and a calendar of his upcoming performances.

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In this 8 week course you will learn the basics of using the Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) Logic. From checking your sound level and making a track to pressing record and getting that perfect lightning-in-a-bottle take, our expert instructors will guide you through every step of your first recording experience. Record original music, covers and even compose songs within Logic using built-in loops and software instruments, no physical instruments required! Then dive into the basics of mixing and production where you will learn all about how to use EQ, panning, compressors and a plethora of other effects to enhance the sound of your track. Learn from and be inspired by your fellow classmates as you meet at the end of each class to share what you’ve been working on.

Requirements: For Apple users only. No prior recording experience necessary!

Dylan

Dylan Charles is a singer/songwriter based in New York City. His music runs the gamut from acoustic americana and rock/blues to jazzy soul and electo-pop. Touring nationally as a solo act and as a bandleader, he also co-founded and continues to perform with NYC soul band On The Sun and Arizona-based americana band The Border Crossers. In addition to his own projects, he frequently works with other artists as a multi-instrumentalist sideman, producer, co-writer and studio musician.

Dylan has been playing guitar for over 20 years and teaching almost as long. He started working with New York City Guitar School when he moved to NYC in 2012 and is currently the program director for the school’s Rock Band program as well as a teacher at the Midtown and Brooklyn locations.

In high school he taught lessons to fellow teens as part of a “Community Resources” program in his home town of Ann Arbor, MI. He frequently played local gigs through the Community High School jazz band program as well as with his own original music projects. He continued to teach, perform and record while studying jazz guitar at University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2006.

In 2008 Dylan moved to Bisbee, AZ where he created and coached an after school rock band program at the Bisbee High School and worked as a substitute teacher for the Bisbee elementary, middle and high schools. Dylan also founded a non-profit program called “The Friday Project” when, because of budget cuts, Bisbee Unified School District cut Fridays from the school week. The program provided a wide variety of free workshops to kids and teens that were all taught by local residents in an effort to keep kids engaged in learning and exploring their passions in the absence of a traditional public school structure.

Dylan’s positive energy and encouraging teaching style has helped so many students reach their music goals. Call or email us to set up a lesson with Dylan yourself and visit www.dylancharles.com for music, videos and a calendar of his upcoming performances.

#leadguitar #fingerstyle #musicproduction

Joel

Joel started playing guitar at age 7 when he could be found rocking a red plastic Burt and Ernie guitar on the roof of his Mom’s car. Since then, his instrument may have changed, but his enthusiasm has not! Joel plays flamenco, jazz, smart kids’ songs, acoustic pop, and loves to arrange the latest hits for for his students to play.

Unique among NYCGS teachers, Joel’s degree is not in music–but after graduating from law school, Joel decided to follow his passion for the arts. His first stop was developing interactive K-6 curriculum for Moondrop Entertainment, NextLesson, and Launchpad Toys that focused on music, storytelling, and educational gaming. He also transferred his passion for songwriting into the classroom as a guest teacher, helping students write both music and lyrics in acoustic and musical theatre styles. He played in multiple church bands–and even recorded and released an EP of kids’ songs entitled Where Are My Pants? and wrote two original musicals which were featured in the Musical Cafe festival of new works in Oakland, California.

Joel is a skilled vocalist, songwriter and guitarist. His teaching style is distinguished by patience, adaptability, and fun, and children and adults both thrive and progress with his coaching. We’re thrilled to have him on the NYCGS team!

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Absolutely no prior musical experience needed. Students will learn musical fundamentals and play along to great songs by artists such as Imagine Dragons, The Beatles and Katy Perry. Our introductory guitar course covers basic chords, TAB reading, simple strumming and ensemble skills and ends with a live show at an NYC venue! All materials provided. Guitars available for use in the classroom. 14 weeks. For secure on-line registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244.

Dorothy

Dorothy Griffin is currently studying with Frederic Hand at Mannes School of Music where she is pursuing her Bachelor of Music degree in Classical Guitar Performance. Before moving to New York City she had her own private guitar studio in the Washington D.C. area, teaching students of all ages a wide variety of music. Currently she performs around the city as a solo guitarist, in guitar ensembles and with her duo partner a classically trained vocalist. Dorothy is Suzuki certified in Book 1 and loves working with young children as well as students of all ages to develop a passion and love for not only music but also the guitar.

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All the joy of rock band is now virtual! Collaborate, practice, and record songs as a band under the guidance of our expert instructors! This 8 week class uses the web based online music studio, Soundtrap as well as a virtual classroom! FREE Soundtrap account included in your registration. For: guitarists, bassists, drummers, vocalists and keyboard players with some experience on their instrument. Bands are grouped by age, level, and musical instrument.

Ben

Ben grew up with New York City Guitar School. After studying with NYCGS in camps and lessons, Ben began gigging as a professional musician at 17 and started teaching lessons soon thereafter. Ben has a B.A. from Hampshire College where he studied music composition, guitar performance, and music production. At Hampshire, Ben explored jazz, avant-garde and classical guitar and spent his free time playing in a variety of metal, rock, and punk bands.

Ben believes that the guitar is a creative tool that each person will learn to use a little differently, and his favorite part of teaching is guiding students to reach their own goals with music. Whether it’s helping his students learn their favorite songs, play killer solos or even create their own music, Ben’s favorite part of teaching is guiding students to reach their own goals.

Ben currently plays in the indie-psych band Sterile Herring, where he counts several other NYCGS instructors among his band mates.

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Learn the basics of music production and digital songwriting using the digital audio workstation LOGIC. Share projects, deepen your understanding of tracking, mixing and effects, and record your own original songs!

Ben

Ben grew up with New York City Guitar School. After studying with NYCGS in camps and lessons, Ben began gigging as a professional musician at 17 and started teaching lessons soon thereafter. Ben has a B.A. from Hampshire College where he studied music composition, guitar performance, and music production. At Hampshire, Ben explored jazz, avant-garde and classical guitar and spent his free time playing in a variety of metal, rock, and punk bands.

Ben believes that the guitar is a creative tool that each person will learn to use a little differently, and his favorite part of teaching is guiding students to reach their own goals with music. Whether it’s helping his students learn their favorite songs, play killer solos or even create their own music, Ben’s favorite part of teaching is guiding students to reach their own goals.

Ben currently plays in the indie-psych band Sterile Herring, where he counts several other NYCGS instructors among his band mates.

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