New York City Guitar and Piano instruction in your home. I provide lessons in Manhattan. Check out the advertising on go city kids by clicking below.

I have 19 years of experience teaching guitar and piano classes to ages 5 - adult. Students can learn beginning to advanced styles of classical, jazz, pop/rock and blues. Students develop skills in note reading, music theory, technique, improvisation, singing and ear training. In addition to teaching music lessons, I am a full time music teacher for New York City public schools and a licensed music teacher by the state of New York.

Here are some helpful web sites and suggestions to frequently asked questions:

Can students receive group classes?

Family members and friends are welcome to share a time slot. It is recommended to do individual or group classes up to 3 students.

Can a student study on keyboard?

Absolutely. It is a nice cost effective way to start out on the instrument.

What guitar should I purchase and where?

www.musiciansfriend.com is a good online guitar store. Recommended guitars are Fender, Gibson, Yamaha, Washburn, and Epiphone. You can also consider purchasing 3/4 size guitars for children under 10.

Where can I find music to new rock songs?

www.guitaretab.com is great for finding a lot of songs in guitar tab form. With the help of listening to the song, students can use this site to learn music. Reading guitar tabs and learning to read standard music notation is recommended by most professionals. Also, Hal Leonard Publishing has a paperback series of inexpensive rock music written with chord changes and melodies in standard music notation.

Where can I find chord shapes?

www.chordfind.com gives diagrams of chords. It is fun and easy to use.

Do you teach other instruments?

I also teach bass, piano, banjo, mandolin, all band and string instruments.