David Cronin

David is an accomplished actor, creative director, and music educator originally from Woodhaven, Queens. He graduated from the prestigious Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School for Music, Art and the Performing Arts before receiving a B.Mus. in Voice Performance and Music Education from The Conservatory of Music at Brooklyn College. David is currently pursuing an M.Mus. in Voice Performance. He feels

Anthony Tavarez is a guitarist, producer, and dedicated music educator based in New Jersey. He holds a B.M. in Music Education from New Jersey City University, where he developed a strong foundation in music theory, history, performance, and pedagogy. Classically trained on guitar, Anthony’s musical voice also extends into world music, neo-soul, and R&B. In addition to teaching, he is an active pe

Nate started playing guitar at 11 years old and has been performing in bands ever since, first in Bethesda, Maryland and now in New York City. He first fell in love with classic rock before expanding his repertoire to include jazz and blues. Throughout this time he has played in jazz fusion groups, big bands, small jazz combos, and alternative rock bands. His current band, On The Nose, performs hi

Anna Leone began playing guitar at age seven in her native Brazil and soon focused her studies on classical music. She has performed as a soloist across Brazil, the USA, and Finland, with TV and radio appearances featuring her repertoire of Latin American and Spanish classical music. A decorated competitor, Anna has won over 12 prizes and earned three honorable mentions in competitions throughout

Mike O’Donnell is a guitarist and songwriter raised on live music in New Orleans and New York City. He’s dedicated his life to the guitar for over 20 years, honing a versatile playing style that blends elements of psychedelic rock, blues, bluegrass, funk, folk rock, and—above all—improvisational exploration. As both a bandleader and band member, he’s performed in and around the Northeast at venues

Born and raised in New York City, Daniel Conant began studying Hindustani classical music at the age of 11. During his teenage years he performed on the sitar in venues across the United States and India. Since switching his focus to the classical guitar at age 18, Daniel has become a champion for guitar music new and old. Daniel has performed at prestigious NYC venues such as Weill Recital Hall,

David was born in Nashville, TN (Go Titans!) and began playing guitar at age 12. He holds a BFA in Jazz Guitar Performance from the New School and also has a strong background in hospitality. David is a patient, caring, and enthusiastic teacher. He is excited to build relationships with his students and to inspire a love and a passion for music in each of them. But most of all, he hopes to help ea

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 pla

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 te

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 ove