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John
- Rate R972
- Response 1h
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Students50+
Number of students John has accompanied since joining Superprof
Number of students John has accompanied since joining Superprof

R972/h
1st lesson free
- Guitar
- Acoustic Guitar
- Classical Guitar
- Blues Guitar
- Country Guitar
Experienced tutor in Guitar in New York, John offers private lessons tailored to your needs.
- Guitar
- Acoustic Guitar
- Classical Guitar
- Blues Guitar
- Country Guitar
Lesson location
Recommended
John is a respected tutor in our community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. A trusted partner on your learning journey.
About John
I have over 40 years of experience as a teacher, with 26 years as a staff instructor at New York's American Institute of Guitar. Whether it's classical, pop, folk, blues, or song arranging, I focus on drawing a beautiful sound from the instrument. In teaching theory, I emphasize how harmonic relationships have evolved from the natural laws of sound. I performed nightly at Windows on the World (atop the former World Trade Center) for 12 years, and I have two solo CDs out. My song arrangements are published by Mel Bay, and I have written on music for The New York Times, Acoustic Guitar, and other publications; I'm also on the Board of Directors of the NY Classical Guitar society. YouTube video of me playing my arrangement of "Ashokan Farewell": (concealed information)
I love interacting with students and finding the best way to guide each into his or her own relationship with the instrument; it's a great combination of problem solving and communication.
Unofficially, I began teaching at the age of 14, when a school classmate asked me to show him how to play (I began when I was 5). Officially, I began to teach at a Boston-area music school in 1974.
I have a degree in theory and performance from Vermont's Marlboro College, home of the Marlboro Music Festival. I've taken master classes with Oscar Ghiglia and Angel Romero, and studied Schenkerian analysis; I'm also a music journalist.
About the lesson
- All levels
- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
I begin by observing how a new student relates to the instrument (true for beginners too!), and structure the approach accordingly.
I've taught a wide range of students, from ages 8 to 80, in a wide range of styles - primarily acoustic, but a bit of electric, too.
Take a trial lesson - the quality of interaction is everything, and you won't know it until you try it.
A spontaneous jam with a terrific blues singer and harmonica player in Riverside Park, by the Hudson River, where I like to practice in warm weather.
A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
Students shouldn't worry too much about this, beyond communicating a sense of the kind of music they're interested in. An experienced teacher can determine the needs and inclinations of a student very quickly.
Reviews
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Perfect! Clear, precise, and relevant transmission of valuable knowledge. RP
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Recommendations
Recommendations are written by the tutor's friends, family, and acquaintances.
John is an excellent teacher, in technique, music composition and harmony. I enjoyed many years as a student and appreciated his depth of knowledge and his extensive repertoire.
John is a talented and conscientious teacher. He knows technique very well and communicates how to use it in playing to add tonal color to a composition. His knowledge of diverse forms of music is extensive and he comes to the teaching process with a patient, directed focus toward overcoming a student's technical snags. I recommend him highly as a teacher and as a player.
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Rates
Rate
- R972
Package rates
- 5h: R4860
- 10h: R9720
free lesson
The free first lesson with John allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.
- 1h
online
- R972/h
Details
$60/hour at my Upper West Side apartment
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