VIRTUAL PRIVATE LESSONS (Guitar, Songwriting)

Welcome! I create a personalized lesson plan for each student, based entirely on your specific goals, and using the music you love. I can also guide you toward finding your own voice on guitar or as a songwriter.

My Background

  • Guitar Player Magazine: Lessons Writer (current)

  • PremierGuitar.com: Lessons Writer (current)

  • Professional Music Transcriber: credits include over 300 official note-for-note guitar tab books; artists include Steve Vai, Taylor Swift, Metallica (current)

  • Professional Guitarist: My experiences include sessions with Grammy-winning producer Phil Ramone, and live performances across the USA and on the Tonight Show.

  • Songwriter/Performer: Released two vocal/guitar albums, songs licensed for commercials, countless live shows in NYC and beyond. New guitar music coming in 2024.


Lesson Pricing

  • $100 per 50-min lesson (Venmo/Zelle/PayPal)

    • Special offer through 4/30/24: 4-pack of lessons, $450.

How to Get Started

  • Free no-obligation 20-minute consult: Let’s meet virtually on Zoom or chat via my Instagram to discuss your goals.

  • Contact me

  • I always reply same day. Looking forward to hearing from you!


VIDEO

Short performance videos of music I’ve written can be found on my new YouTube channel.


Below:
A student requested I write an original solo to the 50s classic "Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You.” Also includes a Mark Knopfler-style étude to more clearly demonstrate the chord changes.

Performance/Tab Video (excerpt): A transcription client requested I play Tim Reynolds’ solo from Dave Matthews’ “Typical Situation” (Live at Luther College).