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Bio: Unlocking musical potential is my passion. As a touring artist with 13 years of teaching experience, I offer personalized guitar lessons tailored to your skill level and goals. Let's embark on a fulfilling musical journey together!

Bio: Hello! Hailing from Appalachia, music is deeply ingrained in my DNA. I bring 11 years of professional experience and a musician's heart to every lesson. Whether you are looking to start out or improve your jamming, I can help along the way. My aim is to inspire students while ensuring they're grooving. Lets learn together!

Bio: With nine years of guitar instruction and experience as a recording artist, I help students find their unique musical voice. My approach balances technique with creativity, fostering a fun, challenging, and supportive learning environment. I’m dedicated to unlocking your potential on the guitar.

Bio: Music is my language, and I've been fluent for 18 years, guiding students and crafting my own sound as a recording artist. Let's explore the guitar together, building solid foundations and igniting your musical passions!

Bio: Louis Mitten is a Brooklyn-based classical guitarist and composer. Born in Tampa, Florida, Louis began playing guitar when he was eight, performing pop and rock songs around the local Tampa Bay area. Louis went to Blake High School to study classical guitar with John Parris performing solo and chamber recitals. He then went to Florida State University to complete his degree in guitar performance with Bruce Holzman and Celso Cano, teaching, performing and studying guitar pedagogy. Louis is now located in Brooklyn, performing and teaching throughout New York City and competing internationally in classical guitar competitions.

Bio: I'm a seasoned guitarist with 30 years of experience, having performed professionally and honed my craft throughout the years. I'm passionate about sharing my knowledge and love for music with aspiring guitarists of all levels. Let's embark on a rewarding musical journey together! Location: Manhattan Ages Taught: All Ages Styles: Jazz, Rock, Blues, R&B, Pop, Classical, Solo Guitar, Theory, Composition Instruments: Guitar: Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced. Gary Rosenak is a guitarist, composer, educator based in New York City. He holds a BA, in Jazz Guitar Performance from Wichita State University, Masters of Music in Jazz Studies, and Advanced Certification in Teaching from NYU. He has studied guitar privately with: Peter Bernstein, Mike Moreno, and Wayne Krantz, and has studied composition and arranging privately with Gil Goldstein and Alan Ferber. Gary is an accomplished guitar instructor with 10 years of teaching experience who enjoys working with students of all ages and levels, and he cultivates a passion for music, and playing guitar through individualized tailored lessons. He has taught as an adjunct guitar instructor at New York University, and also served as a Volunteer virtual guitar instructor for Guitars4Vets, which provides music therapy healing through the joy of learning music for Veterans dealing with PTSD. Gary served as Guitarist/Band Leader and Musical Director for the US Air Force Bands in Northern California and Japan, where he also produced four Rock/Pop CD recording projects for the Air Force. Gary also performed weekly as a versatile guitarist, playing jazz, R&B and rock in the house band at the Silverado Resort in Napa, CA for over nine years. As part of the Air Force Band, Gary toured extensively in the United States, Europe, and Japan, as well as performances in Korea, Singapore, Turkey, and Bangladesh. He has also performed in such prestigious venues as the Monterey Jazz Festival, the Dresden Opera House and the Blue Note, NYC. Gary continues to perform jazz trio gigs and solo guitar gigs around NYC.

Bio: For three decades, I've been playing guitar and writing music. I have have released six professional albums and am working on my seventh. My experiences have led me to meet and work with some great musicians. I have original music of mine in TV shows, movies, and commercials. U have played all over the U.S.A. and Ireland. I am frequent performer in New York City music venues. And I have taught many students from beginning to intermediate the joys of this great instrument. I love talking music, learning more about it, and helping to spark inspiration.

Bio: For over 40 years, my passion for guitar has fueled a career as a professional musician and instructor. I cultivate a fun, yet disciplined approach, nurturing students' musicality. I empower aspiring guitarists to achieve their highest potential.

Bio: Music has been the language of my soul for over three decades. As a professional musician, I bring 32 years of experience and a deep passion for guitar to every student. Let's unlock your musical potential together and make beautiful music!

Bio: As a seasoned touring artist and guitar instructor with 13 years of experience, I tailor my lessons to each student's unique goals and skill level. My approach blends technical mastery with a fun, engaging atmosphere to foster a lifelong love of music. Let's unlock your guitar potential!

Bio: Music has always been my language, and for the past 6 years, I've had the joy of sharing its fluency with others. As a recording artist, I bring real-world experience to every lesson, helping aspiring guitarists of all levels find their own musical voice. Let's unlock your musical potential together!

Bio: For 15 years, I have been studying, playing and performing guitar, all around the world! I have toured and gigged professionally at a multitude of venues and festivals. I was educated at Berklee College of Music and blend a thorough grounding in music theory and concepts with real-world experience playing in bands, as a front-person and as a supporting guitarist live and in the studio! I play many styles but most love to play and teach soul, R&B, jazz-blues and pop-rock. Think Robert Cray, Robben Ford, John Mayer, Joe Bonamassa, George Benson, BB King, Buddy Guy

Bio: My journey as a recording artist ignited a passion for guitar that I've been sharing with students for 30 years. I believe everyone has a melody within them waiting to be played. Let's discover yours together. I teach students from beginners to advanced and aspiring professional musicians, singers songwriters. Each program is tailored to the individual involving all styles of music as per your preference. theory and reading notated music is taught and required. I am a master guitar, teacher, of Piano, producer for recordings published author of guitar instruction books I will travel within Manhattan east and west from the 30s to the 80s for my clients to their homes to give Lessons or my midtown studio for music For Guitar, piano, voice and recording In New York City

Bio: Guitar repair technician by day , I’ve worked for places like Southside guitars (vintage repairs), Guitar center lead repair technician (6 years). Raritan bay guitar repair(NJ /NY). I’ve played very successful shows and generated money for large CUNY funded disaster relief shows and played local shows for many metal bands. I can teach you more than just playing guitar I can show you how to maintain it and record your art into the real world. CUNY certified audio. Engineering experience. Pro tools is my main recording DAW of choice.

Bio: My journey as a recording artist ignited a passion for sharing the transformative power of music. For 18 years, I've guided students of all levels, fostering their growth and helping them find their unique voice through guitar. Let's unlock your musical potential together – one chord at a time.

Bio: With over 18 years of guitar mastery, I've transitioned from recording artist to dedicated instructor. I empower students with the skills and passion to unlock their musical potential. Let's harmonize!

Bio: Music is a journey, not just a destination, and I'm passionate about guiding students of all levels on their own musical adventures. With 23 years of experience as a professional guitarist, I offer a unique blend of technical expertise and performance artistry to my teaching. Let's unlock your musical potential together and have fun doing it!