(For ages 15-17) Teens Collaborative Songwriting Band is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for vocalists and instrumental writers of all styles to tap into their creative minds, collaborate with their peers, and further develop their unique talents in a band just for songwriters. In this 8 week class students will learn about a variety of songwriting techniques such as concept writing, improvisation, rhyme scheme, song form, and so much more, all while workshopping ideas in a supportive environment of fellow writers. Bands will then collaborate to write, play, and record their own complete original songs! Registration for this class requires an evaluation session. Don't worry! We are super friendly and supportive, we just want to make sure we put you in the right band! To schedule a friendly evaluation session, CLICK ENROLL. (To register without an interview/audition, register for Songwriting Band 101.)

Requirements: Students should complete Teen Collaborative Songwriting Band 101 or have completed an evaluation session with NYCGS.

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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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.

Emilio

Emilio came to New York from Chicago as a wide-eyed freshman studying film and sociology at New York University. In the seven years since, he realized he was the happiest when music was a priority, which has taken him all over the world, most recently here to the NYC Guitar School. He is delighted to have joined their fantastic staff, and promises to bring all the excitement and energy he has for guitar to fulfilling the needs of faculty and students. In addition to his work at the NYC Guitar School, Emilio plays guitar and drums with several bands and projects throughout the city, enjoys running around Prospect Park, and cheering on his hometown Chicago Bulls.

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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 Kids Level V. 14 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!

#leadguitar #fingerstyle #ukulele #bassguitar #musicproduction #7andup #guitar

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.

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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.

#guitar

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 Kids Level V. 14 weeks. For secure on-line registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244.

Tony

Tony has been playing guitar since he was a young child and teaching for over 15 years. He simply loves what he does and it shows. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, where he studied guitar performance and music production, Tony enjoys a successful career as a performer, teacher and producer. He is an award winning song writer and performs in various venues throughout the U.S. as a guitarist, drummer, and singer. His passion for music is infectious and has inspired countless students to rock on and have a blast doing it!

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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.

Clayton

Clayton Hopkins is a NYC/NJ based guitarist, songwriter, and singer. He studied Music Engineering, Production, Contemporary Guitar, and Composition/Songwriting at Frost School of Music before moving to NYC to pursue his original music full-time. Clayton’s contemporary rock n roll group, Clayton-Ellis, has toured the UK 3 times and Clayton co-wrote and co-produced all the material on the band’s debut album. In addition to teaching with NYC Guitar School, he is currently writing and producing material for a new album and he also has a featured role in a television pilot. Clayton is excited to share his love of rock and acoustic guitar with students. His patience and enthusiasm allow him to connect and nurture students from beginner to expert as they discover and pursue their passion for music.

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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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Lead Guitar: Chords and Arpeggios is a class for the advancing guitarist who wants a better understanding of chords, inversions and arpeggios in the context of lead guitar. This class will teach you how to solo based on the chords and not scales or scale patterns. Starting with learning the notes on the fret board, the class progresses thru root, third and fifths of chords on 1 string up to all 6. Also covered are 3 string chords and inversions as well as some sweep and tapping arpeggios. The concepts will be taught through very common chord progressions and lots of class playing. 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

#leadguitar #12andup #guitar

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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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.

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!

#leadguitar #fingerstyle #ukulele #bassguitar #musicproduction #7andup #guitar

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.

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!

#vocalteacher #ukulele #fingerstyle #3andup #guitar

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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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.

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!

#vocalteacher #guitar

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.

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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Vocal Workshop III: Intro to Individual Vocal Technique

Now that you are comfortable singing and playing, we refocus on the voice itself. Digging deeper into the techniques learned in Vocal Workshop I, we sing more advanced songs in the same quality-over-quantity approach. This 8-week class will also explore harmony singing by ear, and will also feature two individual performances.

Requirements: Completed Vocal Workshop II or by audition

Eight 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!

#vocalteacher #ukulele #fingerstyle #3andup #guitar

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.

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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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.

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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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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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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Practice, polish and perform your original song or cover in a supportive small group. Learn how to arrange, rehearse and perform in this ten week course designed for the aspiring musician. Then get out of the class room and on to the stage at our next showcase at Hank's. For students who have completed Advanced Beginner or are otherwise familiar with basic barre chords and strumming patterns. Ten weeks. For secure on-line registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244.

Michelangelo

An expert in all things rock, Michelangelo brings over 15 years of teaching experience to the Brooklyn Guitar School. A childhood learning the music of rock greats such as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Guns N’ Roses brought him to Berklee College of Music, where he received his BM in Guitar Performance. He loves teaching all styles and levels, specializing in classic rock, pop, heavy metal, and lead guitar. When he’s not working with students, Michelangelo can be seen shredding with NYC based rock heavyweights Thrilldriver. He considers himself extremely lucky to be able to share his love of guitar with his students on a daily basis.

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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.

Clayton

Clayton Hopkins is a NYC/NJ based guitarist, songwriter, and singer. He studied Music Engineering, Production, Contemporary Guitar, and Composition/Songwriting at Frost School of Music before moving to NYC to pursue his original music full-time. Clayton’s contemporary rock n roll group, Clayton-Ellis, has toured the UK 3 times and Clayton co-wrote and co-produced all the material on the band’s debut album. In addition to teaching with NYC Guitar School, he is currently writing and producing material for a new album and he also has a featured role in a television pilot. Clayton is excited to share his love of rock and acoustic guitar with students. His patience and enthusiasm allow him to connect and nurture students from beginner to expert as they discover and pursue their passion for music.

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This advanced course is for students who have completed Lead Basics or the equivalent and are familiar with barre chords. The music modes are colorful inversions of the major scale. Each of the seven modes will be explored and discussed (Dorian, Mixolydian etc.) with fingerings and recommendations for their use (ex. how to solo over Amin/D Maj vs. Amin/Dmin). Each student will also receive a play along CD with 7 tracks, one for each mode. This class is for anyone who wishes to improve their knowledge of scales, chords and keys. Students will develop the ability to play and create riffs and melodies, and apply them to advanced solos. Acoustic guitars available for use in the classroom, or bring your own electric guitar! Ten weeks. For secure on-line registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244.

Clayton

Clayton Hopkins is a NYC/NJ based guitarist, songwriter, and singer. He studied Music Engineering, Production, Contemporary Guitar, and Composition/Songwriting at Frost School of Music before moving to NYC to pursue his original music full-time. Clayton’s contemporary rock n roll group, Clayton-Ellis, has toured the UK 3 times and Clayton co-wrote and co-produced all the material on the band’s debut album. In addition to teaching with NYC Guitar School, he is currently writing and producing material for a new album and he also has a featured role in a television pilot. Clayton is excited to share his love of rock and acoustic guitar with students. His patience and enthusiasm allow him to connect and nurture students from beginner to expert as they discover and pursue their passion for music.

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Vocal Workshop III: Intro to Individual Vocal Technique

Now that you are comfortable singing and playing, we refocus on the voice itself. Digging deeper into the techniques learned in Vocal Workshop I, we sing more advanced songs in the same quality-over-quantity approach. This 8-week class will also explore harmony singing by ear, and will also feature two individual performances.

Requirements: Completed Vocal Workshop II or by audition

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

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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Vocal Workshop IV: Advanced Individual Vocal Technique

It just keeps getting more fun! Reinforce and master the skills learned in Vocal Workshops I – III, including vocal technique, singing and playing, and harmonizing. We will sing several songs in an ensemble, with lead and harmony parts. But the main focus will remain on individual performance. Look out, Carnegie Hall!
Requirements: Completed Vocal Workshop III or by audition

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

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 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.

Emilio

Emilio came to New York from Chicago as a wide-eyed freshman studying film and sociology at New York University. In the seven years since, he realized he was the happiest when music was a priority, which has taken him all over the world, most recently here to the NYC Guitar School. He is delighted to have joined their fantastic staff, and promises to bring all the excitement and energy he has for guitar to fulfilling the needs of faculty and students. In addition to his work at the NYC Guitar School, Emilio plays guitar and drums with several bands and projects throughout the city, enjoys running around Prospect Park, and cheering on his hometown Chicago Bulls.

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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 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.

Emilio

Emilio came to New York from Chicago as a wide-eyed freshman studying film and sociology at New York University. In the seven years since, he realized he was the happiest when music was a priority, which has taken him all over the world, most recently here to the NYC Guitar School. He is delighted to have joined their fantastic staff, and promises to bring all the excitement and energy he has for guitar to fulfilling the needs of faculty and students. In addition to his work at the NYC Guitar School, Emilio plays guitar and drums with several bands and projects throughout the city, enjoys running around Prospect Park, and cheering on his hometown Chicago Bulls.

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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.

Greg

Born and raised in the outskirts of New York City, Greg began studying music at an early age into his college years. Starting with the saxophone in grade school and later moving on to guitar, it became clear that music would be a lifelong passion.

Greg moved to the city in 2010 to intern at a recording studio and focus on his musical path. He has played guitar and bass in various NYC bands for over a decade including genres such as pop punk, indie rock and hardcore.

Fueled with inspiration by a range of artists from the Beastie Boys to the Beatles, he is ready to lead his students on the path to guitar greatness! Greg loves teaching newcomers to help find their love of music. His lessons are focused on building self confidence in an encouraging environment by accomplishing student’s goals while having fun. His favorite things to teach students of all ages are pop, singer-songwriter, classic, indie and alt rock.

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Bass IV: Bass Workshop - The course will review the notes on the neck, TAB reading and the most important scales and arpeggios to give you a solid bass foundation! After that, you’ll learn how to jam on new and unfamiliar songs and plan your practice time for maximum progress. Try out the basics of slapping and playing with a pick and use your music theory to create bass lines along to songs by artists like Pink Floyd, Guns n’ Roses and Radiohead. 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 Blues Guitar Ensemble will focus on different exercises and play alongs utilizing and reinforcing the materials from levels 1 and 2. You will continue to build blues specific playing techniques and skills.

Clayton

Clayton Hopkins is a NYC/NJ based guitarist, songwriter, and singer. He studied Music Engineering, Production, Contemporary Guitar, and Composition/Songwriting at Frost School of Music before moving to NYC to pursue his original music full-time. Clayton’s contemporary rock n roll group, Clayton-Ellis, has toured the UK 3 times and Clayton co-wrote and co-produced all the material on the band’s debut album. In addition to teaching with NYC Guitar School, he is currently writing and producing material for a new album and he also has a featured role in a television pilot. Clayton is excited to share his love of rock and acoustic guitar with students. His patience and enthusiasm allow him to connect and nurture students from beginner to expert as they discover and pursue their passion for music.

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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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