* Pop, Rock, Blues, Jazz * Improvisation
* Music Theory * Harmony * Reading * Computer recording

I am teaching guitar privately. I can go to your home(Rockland County) or give lessons in my home(Stony Point). I also currently teach at Rockland Music (845-624-5470) in Nanuet in the Kohl's Mall on Route 59 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I am also registered with Music to Your Home.

Having trouble finding the right teacher locally?
Webcam lessons are also a possibility. Good for long distance lessons, late night/off hour lessons....(see below).

Individualized lessons are geared toward the style of music, artists, and bands you are interested in. Students usually give me a list of songs with a CD that they are interested in learning. Students are encouraged to read music so later on they have the ability to learn songs from books and magazines for themselves.
I teach from my own learning experience and what past teachers have shown me. I use books from Berklee, Hal Leonard, Alfred and more. I usually email students files between lessons to help practice.

I graduated from Berklee College of Music with a Bachelor's of Music(B.M.) in performance. I also have studied guitar with Steve Khan, John Abercrombie, Bill Connors and Ken Hatfield.

My Rock influences include Alex Lifeson, Neil Geraldo(Pay Benatar), Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck....

Jazz influences include Steve Khan, Mike Stern, Pat Metheny, Miles Davis, Bill Evans, Chic Corea, Jim Hall, Wes Montgomery, Pat Martino.....

* All ages
* Beginners, intermediate, and Advanced
* In My Home - Stony Point
* In your home- Rockland County(Stony Point, Nanuet, Nyack, New City, Pearl River, Congers...)
* Pop *Rock *Blues *Jazz
* Music Theory *Harmony * Reading/Sightreading *Rock & Jazz Improv *Ear training
* Computer Recording - GargeBand, Logic, Guitar Rig, Sibelius
* Midi Guitar

You will need a webcam or video camera with a built in microphone connected to your computer. You will probably need a tripod for a video camera. Make sure the computer meets the minimum system requirements for the WebCam and WebCam software you purchase.

High speed internet connection- Cable , DSL ,etc.

Software:
On a Mac use iChat
For Pc there is Skype or Yahoo Messenger(Windows Live Messenger)
( I had trouble with AIM during testing. Could try again if you are interested)
They are both free programs available through download.

You can email me or call me for more information. 845-709-5930.

You have a Mac and do music but do not know how to get the most out of GarageBand?
I have been using GarageBand since the first day it came out. I have done demonstrations in Apple stores with midi guitar and Garageband.
I have been doing computer recording for 10 years.

Make your own recordings. Create your own loops. Add more loops and sounds. Record with the software instruments. Add original music to your home movies!!


Learn how to connect the equipment, how to optimize your system and more.

Webcams lessons are a possibility.