In this class you will acquire a powerful vocabulary of open chords which will give you the skill and knowledge to play thousands of songs, including incorporating the small barre and becoming confident using your pinky. 

 

Emilio came to New York from Chicago as a wide-eyed freshman studying film and sociology at New York University. In the seven years since, he realized he was the happiest when music was a priority, which has taken him all over the world, most recently here to the NYC Guitar School. He is delighted to have joined their fantastic staff, and promises to bring all the excitement and energy he has for guitar to fulfilling the needs of faculty and students. In addition to his work at the NYC Guitar School, Emilio plays guitar and drums with several bands and projects throughout the city, enjoys running around Prospect Park, and cheering on his hometown Chicago Bulls. #leadguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #guitar #ukulele #bassguitar

About the Class
In this class you will dramatically advance your guitar technique as you mix and match individual notes and strums with alternate bass patterns, arpeggios, runs, slash chords and more, gaining the capacity to bring multiple voicings and embellishments to your playing.

 

To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place!

Before your first class, try playing along with the the warm-up video which you will do in every class--there are 9 warm-ups, so be sure to select the correct level. Don't worry about fully understanding or mastering everything, just get used to it. (BTW to maximize your progress, use this video as a warm-up everytime you practice at home, too!)

If you are able to pass the graduation video check out our next class in the series!

Prerequisites:
You have completed Beginners 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 or are comfortable with mixed 8th note and 16th note strumming patterns, palm muting, bass strumming, and switching between these different strumming patterns in rhythm.

You are also comfortable with various chords including B7, Gadd5, Dm, small barre F, as well as basic open chords.

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.

In this class you will mix and match E and A form barre chords over the entire fretboard and you will deepen your understanding of essential chord progressions.

 

This is the final course in our Beginners series...after this class you are very ready for ensembles, rock bands, lead guitar, and much more in the vast world of guitar.

 

Eric is joining us from Hamilton, Canada. This is his second stint making America “home”. The first was as a scholarship student at Berklee College of Music in Boston studying bass and guitar performance.

His professional experience includes everything from bar gigs co-starring the weekly hockey game to cross-country indie tours stuffed in a cramped van to backing up Grammy and Juno (Canadian Grammy) award-winning artists. The genres are equally diverse as the gigs; folk/singer-songwriter, rock, top 40, r&b, country and jazz just to name a few.

Although the bass has been Eric’s primary musical instrument, his guitar playing has always held an important role. In fact, during a decade of teaching, most his students have been guitarists...let’s face it, only a select few listen to Jimi Hendrix and want to be Noel Redding!
His teaching style is encouraging, motivating and relaxed while focusing on each student's personal musical taste and aspirations. Eric’s goal is to inspire each student to discover all that the guitar (or bass!) has to offer and help cultivate a love of music.

#bassguitar #leadguitar #fingerstyle #16andup #guitar

Jaime teaches voice, guitar, and bass, and heads the Vocal Studio at NYC Guitar School. He has been teaching since 2001, and especially loves working with beginners. Students are often surprised to find they really can sing when they thought they couldn't. Jaime specializes in pop, classic & alternative rock, soul, folk, country, and blues, and has an abiding love of dark chocolate. Jaime grew up in western Connecticut, where he was inspired to play guitar after watching Nirvana Unplugged on MTV. He lived in Chapel Hill, NC; touring in rock, blues, and country bands. He then studied songwriting and recording, as well as guitar and voice, at Berklee College of Music. He continues to study voice in NYC with Marlon Saunders. Jaime was the frontman and songwriter for alt-rock band The Spanish Channel, which released three albums, opened for national acts, was mentioned in SPIN and Guitar World, and toured nationally. He now performs solo acoustic in NYC and throughout the East Coast. JaimeGaramella.com #leadguitar #fingerstyle #vocalteacher #12andup #guitar #ukulele #bassguitar

About the Class:
Playing music with other people is one of the greatest gifts of learning the guitar! This class builds upon the amazing foundation gained from our beginner guitar curriculum. We expand our knowledge of chords and triads, improv, and lead playing while learning and recording our favorite songs. Each session we will pick songs we love, deconstruct the elements of each guitar part, and use this knowledge to create a part that works within the group. Our goal by the end of the class is to be able to piece together all of our parts and take them to our virtual/online recording studio, SoundTrap. Previous recording experience helpful but not required!

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.

Absolute and Total Beginners start here! Starting from zero, learn basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, with super broken down step-by-step explanations of chord diagrams, strings and fingers--and real songs by artists like John Legend, Sublime, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and more.

 

Yes, you really can and will learn to play guitar in this class!

 

1) Attend class weekly. In every class you'll connect with your classmates, practice new skills step by step, and learn a new and fun song. Guitars are provided in NYC! (Need to miss a session? No problem--make it up with another group session for free or a discounted private lesson.) 

 

 

3) Graduate. Your teacher will let you know when you're ready to move to Level 2—or you can record a video of yourself playing along with that graduation video. Send it to info@nycguitarschool.com so that our NYC Guitar School team can declare a day of celebration and place you in your next class.)

 

Most absolute beginner students feel ready for the next level after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! You do you!

Prerequisites:
None! Just bring your desire to rock!

Emilio came to New York from Chicago as a wide-eyed freshman studying film and sociology at New York University. In the seven years since, he realized he was the happiest when music was a priority, which has taken him all over the world, most recently here to the NYC Guitar School. He is delighted to have joined their fantastic staff, and promises to bring all the excitement and energy he has for guitar to fulfilling the needs of faculty and students. In addition to his work at the NYC Guitar School, Emilio plays guitar and drums with several bands and projects throughout the city, enjoys running around Prospect Park, and cheering on his hometown Chicago Bulls. #leadguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #guitar #ukulele #bassguitar

If you know your basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, but would like to be able to play entire songs with confidence--and mixed strums--then this is the class for you! You will become comfortable changing between these chords while using mixed strumming patterns, including the incredibly delicious sounding, ubiquitous and useful “basic strum” and “best strum" in the context of inspiring songs by artists like Adele, Bill Withers, Jason Mraz, Ed Sheeran and more.

 

Here's how it works:

 

1. Come to class weekly to learn songs and skills and get encouragement and feedback from your teacher. The course topics cycle every 8 weeks or so, so you can start anytime.

 

2. Practice at home using the included video practice library. Start each session with the Beginner Guitar 2 warm-up video to reinforce fundamentals and maximize your progress!

 

3. The secret to success is remembering what you want--so review the Beginner Guitar 2 Class Graduation Video frequently, and play along with as many stops and pauses as you need. First you may be confused. Then you may be challenged. Finally, you will crush it! When you do, you're ready for the next class level.

Prerequisites: You have completed Beginners 1 or are comfortable with basic open chords and can play along with the graduation video for the Beginner 1 level class.

Pete began playing the guitar when he was 11 years old. He soon began working on his calluses learning songs by Megadeth, Metallica, The Beatles, and Yes. He also made sure to attend the National Guitar Workshop every summer. When he was old enough, Pete entered The Berklee College of Music in Boston and majored in Composition and Production. While at Berklee, he wrote a vast array of arrangements and compositions for orchestra, big band, string quartet, rock bands, and even got some work writing electronic music for video games. Pete also played in a variety of bands and ensembles in the greater Boston area as a guitarist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
In 2009 he relocated to New York and began playing as a sideman in numerous Brooklyn-based bands on keyboards, mandolin, accordion, lap steel, vocals, bass and, of course, guitar. He currently plays 11 instruments and is always working on new ones! Pete can also be found at various venues around NYC playing a wide variety of genres including: bluegrass, gypsy jazz, folk, experimental and indie rock.

In this class you will play compelling and complex strumming patterns, as you mix bass notes, palm mutes, scratches, and syncopated 16th notes, becoming a confident and expressive rhythm guitar player.

This class is a "threshhold" class. Students typically take a bit longer to graduate from this class than most of our other classes--and it is worth it! Why? Because in this class you learn to use and relate to your instrument in a transformative way, elevating your physical confidence and rhtyhmic understanding and expressiveness. Most students graduate from this class after 8-12 sessions. But faster or slower is OK!

 

If you are able to pass the graduation video check out our next class in the series!

Dylan Fader picked up the guitar at a young age, captivated by the energy of jazz, blues, and rock. What started as a hobby quickly became a lifelong passion, leading him to study at Berklee College of Music, where he worked with Tomo Fujita, Bruce Bartlett, Tim Miller, and Oz Noy, and graduated with highest honors in Guitar Performance, focusing on improvisation, theory, and groove-based styles. Along the way, he also earned a degree in English Literature from SUNY New Paltz, reflecting his love of writing, storytelling, and creative expression.

Since then, Dylan has performed extensively as a solo artist, releasing multiple EPs and handling all vocals, guitar, and production himself. He is a versatile multi-instrumentalist, skilled on guitar, bass, keys, and vocals, and enjoys exploring a wide variety of musical ideas in both solo and collaborative settings. Dylan’s performances are informed by a deep understanding of musical structure, groove, and improvisation, allowing him to connect with audiences across genres.

As a teacher, Dylan specializes in jazz, blues, and rock, as well as improvisation, songwriting, and music theory. He emphasizes creativity, technical skill, and confidence-building, helping students develop their own musical voice while exploring new sounds and ideas. Lessons are tailored to each student’s goals, combining focused practice, hands-on guidance, and fun challenges that encourage stepping out of comfort zones.

Outside of music, Dylan enjoys writing, reading, watching movies, and staying active through jogging and other forms of exercise. He brings the same curiosity and passion he applies to music to all areas of his life, inspiring students and peers alike to explore, create, and grow.

#guitar #7andup #leadguitar #FIDfri

About the Class
In this class you will dramatically advance your guitar technique as you mix and match individual notes and strums with alternate bass patterns, arpeggios, runs, slash chords and more, gaining the capacity to bring multiple voicings and embellishments to your playing.

 

To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place!

Before your first class, try playing along with the the warm-up video which you will do in every class--there are 9 warm-ups, so be sure to select the correct level. Don't worry about fully understanding or mastering everything, just get used to it. (BTW to maximize your progress, use this video as a warm-up everytime you practice at home, too!)

If you are able to pass the graduation video check out our next class in the series!

Prerequisites:
You have completed Beginners 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 or are comfortable with mixed 8th note and 16th note strumming patterns, palm muting, bass strumming, and switching between these different strumming patterns in rhythm.

You are also comfortable with various chords including B7, Gadd5, Dm, small barre F, as well as basic open chords.

George is a musician, composer and sound engineer based in Queens, NY. Originally from Indianapolis, IN George studied Jazz Guitar at Indiana University under NYC Based Jazz Guitarist Dave Stryker. George played in various acts while living in Indiana, he also spent time playing in pit orchestras, doing session work at Hit City Recording Studio and even hosting and curating the improvised music series “Link Up”.

Upon moving to New York he has played around in various alternative rock and metal bands, currently writing for the Shoegaze band Plastic. He has also played in many improvised music groups around Brooklyn. Outside of playing music, George also does live sound work in New York City.

#bassguitar #leadguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #guitar

About the Class
In this class you will expand your chord playing to the entire fretboard, including Sharps and Flats, with E form major, minor and 7th chords, while building complex and expressive rhythm techniques utilizing fretting hand damping and syncopation.

 

To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place!

Before your first class, try playing along with the the warm-up video which you will do in every class--there are 9 warm-ups, so be sure to select the correct level. Don't worry about fully understanding or mastering everything, just get used to it. (BTW to maximize your progress, use this video as a warm-up everytime you practice at home, too!)

If you are able to pass the graduation video check out our next class in the series!

PERFORMANCE NOTE: In-person level 8 or 9 classes might turn into a performing ensembles. That means it might be temporarily closed to drop-in sign-ups for four weeks in preparation to perform a song at a seasonal showcase, typically held in early August, November, March and June. Fear not! You are not required to perform...but you really should, it's super fun and it will super-charge your learning! For more info visit nycguitarschool.com/ensembles.

Prerequisites:
You have completed Beginners 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 or are comfortable with mixed 8th note and 16th note strumming patterns, palm muting, bass strumming, slash chords, arpeggios, bass runs, and switching between different strumming patterns and techniques in rhythm.

You are comfortable with various chords including B7, Gadd5, Dm, small barre F, as well as basic open chords. You can also play a few basic licks over a 12 barre blues progression and understand basic diatonic chord theory.

Beau Croxton is a New York City-born singer/songwriter who has been playing for 24 years. He has performed in the New York City live music scene regularly since 2012, performing at venues including Baby’s All Right, The Sultan Room, TV Eye, Mercury Lounge and beyond.

Beau began guitar classes at the age of 11 and went on to teach himself bass and drums. Beau started performing and songwriting regularly before the age of 14 with a passion for classic rock n’ roll and New York City’s 1970s punk rock scene. Beau studied improv and music theory with the group Medeski, Martin, and Wood in 2008 and 2010, and was the lead guitarist in John Medeski’s ensemble.

Beau is the lead singer and guitarist of the NYC garage-rock n’ roll band Damn Jackals, in which he does the arrangements for every instrument. The band has toured the USA twice— one tour included a slot at Savannah Stopover Music Festival in 2019 alongside Deerhunter, Lucy Dacus, and Faye Webster. Beau and Damn Jackals have received critical acclaim in press outlets such as American Songwriter, Under the Radar Magazine and more. Beau also directed and arranged a horn section for Damn Jackals that consisted of players who have toured & collaborated prominently with David Byrne (of Talking Heads), St Vincent and LCD Soundsystem.

As a teacher, Beau leads with kindness and highlights the fun in every moment. He specializes in classic rock, indie, pop, blues guitar, performing and songwriting. He can play an arrange of other styles including metal, indie-rock, punk, slide guitar, reggae, folk, country and beyond.

Beau’s approach to teaching guitar is centered around the fact that everyone is capable of being a great guitarist/bassist. Beau celebrates positivity of every learning moment with an emphasis on kindness in order to make his students feel confident, capable and comfortable.

#guitar #leadguitar #bass #7andup

If you are an intermediate/advanced guitar player who has been soloing/improvising with mixed success, the Lead Guitar Workshop is for you. If your playing sounds great sometimes, but you get lost other times - and you don't know why - this is for you. It is a place to learn the complex art of playing through the changes. While you will solo in front of others, it is not a jam! Our emphasis will be on learning the notes on the neck of the guitar, and relating that to the notes in the chords of our progressions. We will discuss things like musical keys, arpeggios, and scale degrees. We generally avoid discussing "shapes" or "patterns". Our goal is to understand exactly what we are playing, and why we are playing it, in musical terms. By doing this, we can remove the barrier between what we imagine the guitar can do, and what we can actually play!

Evaluation required to join. To audition for this class, send a video of yourself doing the following:

1. Play up and down all 5 pentatonic shapes, using eighth notes at 60bpm
2. Play any solo/melody/improvisation - in time - with a backing track or along to the original recording. Examples - solo to a 12 bar blues backing track or play a 15-20 second snippet from a classic guitar solo you're working on

Clayton Hopkins is a NYC/NJ based guitarist, songwriter, and singer. He studied Music Engineering, Production, Contemporary Guitar, and Composition/Songwriting at Frost School of Music before moving to NYC to pursue his original music full-time. Clayton’s contemporary rock n roll group, Clayton-Ellis, has toured the UK 3 times and Clayton co-wrote and co-produced all the material on the band’s debut album. In addition to teaching with NYC Guitar School, he is currently writing and producing material for a new album and he also has a featured role in a television pilot. Clayton is excited to share his love of rock and acoustic guitar with students. His patience and enthusiasm allow him to connect and nurture students from beginner to expert as they discover and pursue their passion for music.

 

#fingerstyle #leadguitar #12andup #guitar

Learn the ins and outs of playing and recording your favorite rock songs! This course will cover everything from riffs and power chords to improvisation and blistering leads. We'll break down all aspects of the recording process including multi-tracked guitars, effects, and achieving a slammin' rock mix. All material will then be recorded and mixed by the ensemble!

 

Prerequisites: Open chords, barre chords, 8th and 16th note strumming, minor pentatonic scale.

 

Note: This class involves a lot of recording using an online recording program. 

 

**Note: Classes with low enrollment will be cancelled two days in advance. Be sure to sign up for your favorite classes before then to reserve your spot!**

If you are an intermediate/advanced guitar player who has been soloing/improvising with mixed success, the Lead Guitar Workshop is for you. If your playing sounds great sometimes, but you get lost other times - and you don't know why - this is for you. It is a place to learn the complex art of playing through the changes. While you will solo in front of others, it is not a jam! Our emphasis will be on learning the notes on the neck of the guitar, and relating that to the notes in the chords of our progressions. We will discuss things like musical keys, arpeggios, and scale degrees. We generally avoid discussing "shapes" or "patterns". Our goal is to understand exactly what we are playing, and why we are playing it, in musical terms. By doing this, we can remove the barrier between what we imagine the guitar can do, and what we can actually play!

Evaluation required to join. To audition for this class, send a video of yourself doing the following:

1. Play up and down all 5 pentatonic shapes, using eighth notes at 60bpm
2. Play any solo/melody/improvisation - in time - with a backing track or along to the original recording. Examples - solo to a 12 bar blues backing track or play a 15-20 second snippet from a classic guitar solo you're working on

Clayton Hopkins is a NYC/NJ based guitarist, songwriter, and singer. He studied Music Engineering, Production, Contemporary Guitar, and Composition/Songwriting at Frost School of Music before moving to NYC to pursue his original music full-time. Clayton’s contemporary rock n roll group, Clayton-Ellis, has toured the UK 3 times and Clayton co-wrote and co-produced all the material on the band’s debut album. In addition to teaching with NYC Guitar School, he is currently writing and producing material for a new album and he also has a featured role in a television pilot. Clayton is excited to share his love of rock and acoustic guitar with students. His patience and enthusiasm allow him to connect and nurture students from beginner to expert as they discover and pursue their passion for music.

 

#fingerstyle #leadguitar #12andup #guitar

Absolute and Total Beginners start here! Starting from zero, learn basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, with super broken down step-by-step explanations of chord diagrams, strings and fingers--and real songs by artists like John Legend, Sublime, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and more.

 

Yes, you really can and will learn to play guitar in this class!

 

1) Attend class weekly. In every class you'll connect with your classmates, practice new skills step by step, and learn a new and fun song. Guitars are provided in NYC! (Need to miss a session? No problem--make it up with another group session for free or a discounted private lesson.) 

 

 

3) Graduate. Your teacher will let you know when you're ready to move to Level 2—or you can record a video of yourself playing along with that graduation video. Send it to info@nycguitarschool.com so that our NYC Guitar School team can declare a day of celebration and place you in your next class.)

 

Most absolute beginner students feel ready for the next level after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! You do you!

Prerequisites:
None! Just bring your desire to rock!

Dylan Fader picked up the guitar at a young age, captivated by the energy of jazz, blues, and rock. What started as a hobby quickly became a lifelong passion, leading him to study at Berklee College of Music, where he worked with Tomo Fujita, Bruce Bartlett, Tim Miller, and Oz Noy, and graduated with highest honors in Guitar Performance, focusing on improvisation, theory, and groove-based styles. Along the way, he also earned a degree in English Literature from SUNY New Paltz, reflecting his love of writing, storytelling, and creative expression.

Since then, Dylan has performed extensively as a solo artist, releasing multiple EPs and handling all vocals, guitar, and production himself. He is a versatile multi-instrumentalist, skilled on guitar, bass, keys, and vocals, and enjoys exploring a wide variety of musical ideas in both solo and collaborative settings. Dylan’s performances are informed by a deep understanding of musical structure, groove, and improvisation, allowing him to connect with audiences across genres.

As a teacher, Dylan specializes in jazz, blues, and rock, as well as improvisation, songwriting, and music theory. He emphasizes creativity, technical skill, and confidence-building, helping students develop their own musical voice while exploring new sounds and ideas. Lessons are tailored to each student’s goals, combining focused practice, hands-on guidance, and fun challenges that encourage stepping out of comfort zones.

Outside of music, Dylan enjoys writing, reading, watching movies, and staying active through jogging and other forms of exercise. He brings the same curiosity and passion he applies to music to all areas of his life, inspiring students and peers alike to explore, create, and grow.

#guitar #7andup #leadguitar #FIDfri

This is one of NYC Guitar School's most beloved classes--it is challenging, and it is fun! This class dives into fundamental rhythm concepts to help you play with confidence, tone and expression. Learn bass-strums, palm mutes, scratches and sixteenth notes!

 

 

To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place!

Before your first class, try playing along with the the warm-up video which you will do in every class--there are 9 warm-ups, so be sure to select the correct level. Don't worry about fully understanding or mastering everything, just get used to it. (BTW to maximize your progress, use this video as a warm-up everytime you practice at home, too!)

If you are able to pass the graduation video check out our next class in the series!

You have completed Beginners 1 & 2 or are comfortable with basic open chords and basic strumming patterns.

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 his original compositions and combines his experience in jazz and blues with his original love of alternative rock.

He is currently a student at The New School and gigs with other students from the school. He has been teaching guitar since he was 17 and loves seeing his students learn and develop new skills. he is excited to meet new students and help them grow as musicians!

#7andup #guitar #leadguitar

In this class you will acquire a powerful vocabulary of open chords which will give you the skill and knowledge to play thousands of songs, including incorporating the small barre and becoming confident using your pinky. 

 

Pete began playing the guitar when he was 11 years old. He soon began working on his calluses learning songs by Megadeth, Metallica, The Beatles, and Yes. He also made sure to attend the National Guitar Workshop every summer. When he was old enough, Pete entered The Berklee College of Music in Boston and majored in Composition and Production. While at Berklee, he wrote a vast array of arrangements and compositions for orchestra, big band, string quartet, rock bands, and even got some work writing electronic music for video games. Pete also played in a variety of bands and ensembles in the greater Boston area as a guitarist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
In 2009 he relocated to New York and began playing as a sideman in numerous Brooklyn-based bands on keyboards, mandolin, accordion, lap steel, vocals, bass and, of course, guitar. He currently plays 11 instruments and is always working on new ones! Pete can also be found at various venues around NYC playing a wide variety of genres including: bluegrass, gypsy jazz, folk, experimental and indie rock.

This is one of NYC Guitar School's most beloved classes--it is challenging, and it is fun! In this class you will dramatically expand your guitar capacity, understanding, and skill with riffs, licks, diatonic chord theory, arpeggios, movable shapes, vamps and more as you prepare to move into barre chords, lead guitar and beyond.

This class is a "threshhold" class. Students typically take a bit longer to graduate from this class than most of our other classes, and it has the longest graduation requirements of any of 9 beginners classes. And it is worth it! Why? Because in this class you learn to use and relate to your instrument in a transformative way as you begin to exit the beginner stages of gutiar playing.

Most students graduate from this class after 12-20 sessions. But faster or slower is OK!

If you are able to pass the graduation video check out our next class in the series!

Prerequisites:
You have completed Beginners 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 or are comfortable with mixed 8th note and 16th note strumming patterns, palm muting, bass strumming, slash chords, arpeggios, bass runs, and switching between different strumming patterns and techniques in rhythm.

You are also comfortable with various chords including B7, Gadd5, Dm, small barre F, as well as basic open chords.

George is a musician, composer and sound engineer based in Queens, NY. Originally from Indianapolis, IN George studied Jazz Guitar at Indiana University under NYC Based Jazz Guitarist Dave Stryker. George played in various acts while living in Indiana, he also spent time playing in pit orchestras, doing session work at Hit City Recording Studio and even hosting and curating the improvised music series “Link Up”.

Upon moving to New York he has played around in various alternative rock and metal bands, currently writing for the Shoegaze band Plastic. He has also played in many improvised music groups around Brooklyn. Outside of playing music, George also does live sound work in New York City.

#bassguitar #leadguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #guitar

In this class you will mix and match E and A form barre chords over the entire fretboard and you will deepen your understanding of essential chord progressions.

 

This is the final course in our Beginners series...after this class you are very ready for ensembles, rock bands, lead guitar, and much more in the vast world of guitar.

 

Beau Croxton is a New York City-born singer/songwriter who has been playing for 24 years. He has performed in the New York City live music scene regularly since 2012, performing at venues including Baby’s All Right, The Sultan Room, TV Eye, Mercury Lounge and beyond.

Beau began guitar classes at the age of 11 and went on to teach himself bass and drums. Beau started performing and songwriting regularly before the age of 14 with a passion for classic rock n’ roll and New York City’s 1970s punk rock scene. Beau studied improv and music theory with the group Medeski, Martin, and Wood in 2008 and 2010, and was the lead guitarist in John Medeski’s ensemble.

Beau is the lead singer and guitarist of the NYC garage-rock n’ roll band Damn Jackals, in which he does the arrangements for every instrument. The band has toured the USA twice— one tour included a slot at Savannah Stopover Music Festival in 2019 alongside Deerhunter, Lucy Dacus, and Faye Webster. Beau and Damn Jackals have received critical acclaim in press outlets such as American Songwriter, Under the Radar Magazine and more. Beau also directed and arranged a horn section for Damn Jackals that consisted of players who have toured & collaborated prominently with David Byrne (of Talking Heads), St Vincent and LCD Soundsystem.

As a teacher, Beau leads with kindness and highlights the fun in every moment. He specializes in classic rock, indie, pop, blues guitar, performing and songwriting. He can play an arrange of other styles including metal, indie-rock, punk, slide guitar, reggae, folk, country and beyond.

Beau’s approach to teaching guitar is centered around the fact that everyone is capable of being a great guitarist/bassist. Beau celebrates positivity of every learning moment with an emphasis on kindness in order to make his students feel confident, capable and comfortable.

#guitar #leadguitar #bass #7andup

“Truckin’”, “Ripple”, “Uncle John’s Band”, etc.—Jerry Garcia and company produced a collection of guitar-driven songs that are cherished by every new generation that discovers them. This class is an exploration of that great body of work. Students will be given tabs of the actual parts played by Garcia, Bob Weir, and Phil Lesh, go over them with patient coaching by the instructor, then play them together as an ensemble. Participants should know basic chords and have the ability to read tablature. Having facility with single-note playing and soloing will be helpful, though we will need some folks who are content to strum, and perhaps even sing.

Lenny Molotov has been teaching at NYC Guitar School since its inception in 2003.
He specializes in classic American styles.

In this class called "One Song," we learn (drumroll) ONE SONG. Expanding repertoire is one of the most important ways we can hone our skills as guitarists, plus...it's fun! Each week we'll learn a different song using chords, strumming, and tab. Each class is a surprise and completely different. Past songs have included hits by David Bowie, Aretha Franklin, Weezer, and Kacey Musgraves.

 

Knowledge of open chords, basic strumming, and tab reading required.  Knowledge of barre chords is optional.

Tia Vincent-Clark grew up in a family of professional musicians and began her teaching career in 1999. Her patience, enthusiasm and commitment to teaching are all reasons that we are thrilled to have Tia as an integral part of NYC Guitar School! Great with all ages and skill levels, Tia specializes in nurturing a love for guitar in beginners and also enjoys teaching bass and ukulele. She completed a BA in Music from The City College of New York in January of 2007 and holds a diploma in Audio Engineering and Production from The Institute of Audio Research in New York City. Tia currently plays in two professional tribute bands as well as writing and performing in her original band Huh. #bassguitar #ukulele #leadguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #guitar #vocalteacher