Teacher

Atelier is the premier collective for discerning musicians who love to practice their craft, and to perform. Under my music direction, musicians in Atelier are guided and challenged in the rehearsal room, and on the stages of New York City. Atelier provides music instruction and other assets in a band setting. Guidance is given to the group as a whole, as opposed to the individual. After about two months of weekly rehearsals, the band will perform in at least one New York City club. Click here to schedule a free strategy session, and reserve the spot in an Atelier project that’s best for you.

I teach every private student differently according to his or her own level, interests, and age. This allows each student to emerge in their own right as a musician. It has been my experience, both as a teacher and as a student, that information tends to be better retained as soon as it is necessary to actually make music. In this way, students can play the music they want to play as quickly as possible, while using each new piece of music as an etude for a new basic concept or technique which is vital to their own personal development. Eventually, each student will come to know all of the basics through exploring their own interests, and at their own pace. In this approach, abstract concepts are reinforced through playing, and playing is facilitated by greater knowledge. Most importantly, this approach retains the fun of learning, since each student’s goals move as close to them as possible. If you’d like a deeper understanding of the guitar, a greater proficiency with playing it, or if you’d simply like to start yourself (or someone you love) off on a secure path greatest efficiency, let’s discuss your needs. I’ll explain how I can help you along your individual path.