Saturday 12/14/2024 | ||||
 Katty Anna Mayorga began her guitar studies in Guatemala at the age of 6, concentrating in Latin American pop music on acoustic guitar. She also studied electric bass, mandolin, ukulele and banjo, but fell in love with the classical guitar. At the age of 18 she decided to concentrate solely on classical guitar and in New York, she began her studies with Peter Press (accomplished classical guitarist and mandolin player), Frederic Hand (Grammy nominated guitarist and composer, Mannes School of Music) and João Luiz Rezende Lopes (Brasil Guitar Duo and faculty at SUNY Purchase). She completed her Performance in Classical Guitar undergraduate degree, graduating Magna Cum Laude, under Frederic Hand at the Conservatory of Music at Purchase College and shortly after her Master’s degree under the same tutelage. She has taken master classes with various world renowned guitarist such as Sharon Isbin, Ana Vidovic, Dale Kavanagh, and Susana Prieto. She actively performs as a soloist and with her duos: Duo Metropolitano (two guitars) and Duo JKLM (flute and guitar) and taught for over 10 years in Westchester County, Ny, and Fairfield County, Ct before joining NYC Guitar school. Katty is convinced of the importance of Early Childhood music education and the developmental advantage that it creates. She believes deeply in the structural aspects of Suzuki Music Education and the potential of Suzuki Early Childhood Education (SECE) to nurture a child to have a strong bond with music and with the parent. Through SECE, children learn dexterity, music appreciation, sharing and a gentle character. Katty's SECE mentor and trainer is Lynn McCall, the Director of Ayla Suzuki Music and the first American permitted to train SECE teachers. Katty also became Suzuki Guitar certified in 2014, under the mentoring of Andrea Cannon, founder of Guitar Arts Studio which serves as a National Model Program for Suzuki Guitar. Katty believes the most important part of being a musician is to pass your knowledge to the next generation so they are inspired to make the world a better place through music. We are happy that her love and skill for music and small children have brought her to NYC Guitar School. #leadguitar #fingerstyle #suzuki | Katty SUZUKI ONLY | |||
| 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM | East | Book | ||
 Julian Barthold first picked up the guitar at age 11 and almost instantly discovered his passion for music. It was not long thereafter that he came to New York City Guitar School for lessons and Summer Rock Camp, which set him on his path towards interning and now teaching at NYCGS! Julian earned his BA from Sarah Lawrence College, where he studied music composition, theory, history, performance, and some production. Throughout his many years of playing, he has honed his skills in styles including (but not limited to) Rock, Folk, Jazz, Blues, Metal, Indie, Funk, and Experimental. He has performed with many different bands and ensembles over the years and enjoys performing solo as well. Julian is also a songwriter and composer, and believes in teaching the guitar not only in terms of technique, but as a means of broader creative expression. As a teacher, he uses this philosophy to help students build their skills while also recognizing their uniqueness as musicians, whether they are beginners or longtime players. He is open-minded in his approach and is eager to cater to the interests of students while also helping to broaden their musical horizons. Julian is honored to be part of the NYCGS community, and looks forward to helping you achieve your musical goals! #guitar #leadguitar #fingerstyle #12andup | Julian | |||
| 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM | Midtown | Book | ||
 Kris Wong is a guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and educator currently living in Brooklyn, NY. Kris holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Berklee College of Music, where he had the opportunity to perform for Megadeth, Victor Wooten, and David Davidson, amongst others. He has also worked with producers Aaron Sprinkle (New Found Glory, Anberlin) and Ann Mincieli (Alicia Keys, Jungle Studios). Kris performs and writes with his own band, The Canvas Collective, has toured the country and has performed at venues including The Knitting Factory, House of Yes, Webster Hall, Three Dollar Bill, The Chance Theater and more. Kris is passionate about teaching music and works with students of all ages and abilities. He believes in setting long term and short term goals with his students that will help them understand the fundamentals of playing the guitar while also helping them find their voice. #guitar #leadguitar #bassguitar #7andup | Kris | |||
| 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM | Midtown | Book | ||
Sunday 12/15/2024 | ||||
 Eoin O'Mara is a guitarist and composer based in New York City. He began his musical career through the New York City Guitar School at 14, taking a week-long beginners boot camp. From there, he continued playing and practicing classic rock and funk, doing the weekend and summer rock band programs at NYC Guitar School. In high school, he performed at many prestigious venues, such as The Bitter End, Rockwood Music Hall, and Radio City Music Hall. At Beacon High School's music department, he was a teaching assistant in the audio engineering elective, and taught a band of underclassmen, while also playing and performing in many school groups. When Eoin heard Wes Montgomery for the first time, he fell in love with jazz, and was accepted to the jazz program at William Paterson University. There, he's studied and performed with jazz greats such as Bill Charlap, Gene Bertoncini, Russell Malone, Steve LaSpina, Kevin Norton, and many others. He has played at well-known venues like Dizzy's and Birdland, and regularly plays at restaurants and cafes around the New York/New Jersey area. He is also working on his own musical projects, playing in a rock band and a jazz collective, which he composes, performs, and releases music with. Eoin is very excited to return to New York City Guitar School as a teacher, and hope to bring to his students his passion, open-mindedness, and wide musical experiences. #guitar #leadguitar #7andup | Eoin | |||
| 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM | East | Book | ||
| 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM | East | Book | ||
 Josh Torvi is a Brooklyn based guitarist, composer, and instructor. He spends his time leading his own Jazz groups, preforming with the funk/soul band “The Haveners”, and teaching students of all ages. Josh received his BA in Music from Bard College where he studied with Erica Lindsay, Thurman Barker, and John Esposito. He has received awards such as the Larry McLeod jazz scholarship, the Nesuhi Ertugun scholarship, as well as an outstanding musicianship award at the Berklee Jazz Festival. He has performed at Rockwood Music Hall, The Shrine, and many other venues throughout the northeast. Josh can be found actively engaging in the New York music scene, where he loves to spread positivity and excitement. #bassguitar #ukulele #leadguitar #7andup #guitar | Josh | |||
| 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM | Midtown | Book | ||
 Hailing from North Carolina, Jack Fishback began playing guitar when he was gifted one on his eleventh birthday. By the time he had entered high school, Jack was playing with other musicians and had become well versed in the catalogues of Led Zeppelin and The Grateful Dead. Wanting to continue a formal music education, Jack began his undergraduate at the University of North Carolina Wilmington where he graduated with a degree in Jazz Studies. In his time at UNCW, Jack participated in numerous university ensembles including the Afro-Cuban Jazz Combo, Classical Guitar Ensemble, UNCW Big Band and the Student Jazz Combo. Jack has also had the privilege of attending master classes, given by jazz artists such as Herbie Hancock and Bill Frisell. During his senior year Jack discovered a passion for education when he began his teaching career at Port City Music in Wilmington, North Carolina. After graduating in May 2022, he would continue to teach and gig as a member of the 1086 Jazz Collective. #guitar #7andup #leadguitar | Jack | |||
| 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM | Queens | Book | ||
Monday 12/16/2024 | ||||
 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! #bassguitar #leadguitar #fingerstyle #16andup #guitar | Eric T. | |||
 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 | George | |||
 David was born in Nashville, TN (Go Titans!) and began playing guitar at age 12. He holds a BFA in Jazz Guitar Performance from the New School and also has a strong background in hospitality. David is a patient, caring, and enthusiastic teacher. He is excited to build relationships with his students and to inspire a love and a passion for music in each of them. But most of all, he hopes to help each student achieve their potential both as a musician and as a person. As a guitarist, David is a fluid and adept player who loves shredding over complex harmonies as much as playing washy, wild chord voicings with a ton of effects. He is equally skilled and experienced at playing jazz, rock, fusion, metal, funk, neo-soul, indie, and everything in between. But most of all, David believes a player should “sound good at making others sound good.” In April of 2019, David’s band Light Brand released its first record featuring 7 of David’s original songs. The music is an emotional roller coaster of shredding prog rock that fans of bands like Led Zeppelin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra would definitely appreciate. To listen, please click here . #leadguitar #12andup #guitar | David | |||
 An expert in all things rock, Michelangelo brings over 15 years of teaching experience to the Brooklyn Guitar School. A childhood learning the music of rock greats such as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Guns N’ Roses brought him to Berklee College of Music, where he received his BM in Guitar Performance. He loves teaching all styles and levels, specializing in classic rock, pop, heavy metal, and lead guitar. When he’s not working with students, Michelangelo can be seen shredding with NYC based rock heavyweights Thrilldriver. He considers himself extremely lucky to be able to share his love of guitar with his students on a daily basis. #bassguitar #ukulele #leadguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #guitar | Michelangelo | |||
 Sean Saville's love for music began as he started attending and eventually organizing local DIY concerts in his hometown of Utica, NY. He later moved to Rocheter, NY, where he earned a degree in Music Business while minoring in and focusing on jazz improvisation. In Rochester, he played a wide variety of gigs from big bands and pit orchestras to rock concerts and benefit fundraisers. Sean is currently pursuing a master's degree in Jazz Performance at NYU where he also teaches guitar lessons via his school's grad-adjunct program. Currently, he performs with Jon and the Projectors (the pop/jazz/R&B crossover project of Jon Weisbrot) and Free Casino (his math rock/punk band). Sean loves teaching and discussing the guitar just as much as he enjoys performing. He is a dedicated guitar instructor who is motivated to help you reach your musical goals. #7andup #guitar #leadguitar #bassteacher | Sean S. | |||
Julian Barthold first picked up the guitar at age 11 and almost instantly discovered his passion for music. It was not long thereafter that he came to New York City Guitar School for lessons and Summer Rock Camp, which set him on his path towards interning and now teaching at NYCGS! Julian earned his BA from Sarah Lawrence College, where he studied music composition, theory, history, performance, and some production. Throughout his many years of playing, he has honed his skills in styles including (but not limited to) Rock, Folk, Jazz, Blues, Metal, Indie, Funk, and Experimental. He has performed with many different bands and ensembles over the years and enjoys performing solo as well. Julian is also a songwriter and composer, and believes in teaching the guitar not only in terms of technique, but as a means of broader creative expression. As a teacher, he uses this philosophy to help students build their skills while also recognizing their uniqueness as musicians, whether they are beginners or longtime players. He is open-minded in his approach and is eager to cater to the interests of students while also helping to broaden their musical horizons. Julian is honored to be part of the NYCGS community, and looks forward to helping you achieve your musical goals! #guitar #leadguitar #fingerstyle #12andup | Julian | |||
Eoin O'Mara is a guitarist and composer based in New York City. He began his musical career through the New York City Guitar School at 14, taking a week-long beginners boot camp. From there, he continued playing and practicing classic rock and funk, doing the weekend and summer rock band programs at NYC Guitar School. In high school, he performed at many prestigious venues, such as The Bitter End, Rockwood Music Hall, and Radio City Music Hall. At Beacon High School's music department, he was a teaching assistant in the audio engineering elective, and taught a band of underclassmen, while also playing and performing in many school groups. When Eoin heard Wes Montgomery for the first time, he fell in love with jazz, and was accepted to the jazz program at William Paterson University. There, he's studied and performed with jazz greats such as Bill Charlap, Gene Bertoncini, Russell Malone, Steve LaSpina, Kevin Norton, and many others. He has played at well-known venues like Dizzy's and Birdland, and regularly plays at restaurants and cafes around the New York/New Jersey area. He is also working on his own musical projects, playing in a rock band and a jazz collective, which he composes, performs, and releases music with. Eoin is very excited to return to New York City Guitar School as a teacher, and hope to bring to his students his passion, open-mindedness, and wide musical experiences. #guitar #leadguitar #7andup | Eoin | |||
Josh Torvi is a Brooklyn based guitarist, composer, and instructor. He spends his time leading his own Jazz groups, preforming with the funk/soul band “The Haveners”, and teaching students of all ages. Josh received his BA in Music from Bard College where he studied with Erica Lindsay, Thurman Barker, and John Esposito. He has received awards such as the Larry McLeod jazz scholarship, the Nesuhi Ertugun scholarship, as well as an outstanding musicianship award at the Berklee Jazz Festival. He has performed at Rockwood Music Hall, The Shrine, and many other venues throughout the northeast. Josh can be found actively engaging in the New York music scene, where he loves to spread positivity and excitement. #bassguitar #ukulele #leadguitar #7andup #guitar | Josh | |||
 Olin Clark is a Michigan native and current resident of Brooklyn, NY. As a composer and arranger, Olin’s music has been performed by many ensembles around the United States and abroad. Olin has has played with bands/artists like Etienne Charles’ Creole Soul, Ray Parker, Marcus Elliot, Randy Napoleon, HUSH, and MSU Jazz Orchestra I. He also leads his own group, the Olin Clark trio (or sometimes quartet), who have performed at venues all around The midwest as well as NYC, including regular gigs at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit and Bar Next Door in NYC. Olin also self-released his debut trio album ‘Bright’ in January 2018. Outside of jazz, Olin has played with artists across many different genres including rock, reggae, hip-hop, and R’n’B. He believes all music is connected, and learning about different styles of music is essential to an individuals musical growth. He completed a Master’s in Jazz Performance at Michigan State University, where he also earned his Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies in 2015. #leadguitar #7andup #guitar | Olin | |||
Tuesday 12/17/2024 | ||||
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! #bassguitar #leadguitar #fingerstyle #16andup #guitar | Eric T. | |||
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 | George | |||
David was born in Nashville, TN (Go Titans!) and began playing guitar at age 12. He holds a BFA in Jazz Guitar Performance from the New School and also has a strong background in hospitality. David is a patient, caring, and enthusiastic teacher. He is excited to build relationships with his students and to inspire a love and a passion for music in each of them. But most of all, he hopes to help each student achieve their potential both as a musician and as a person. As a guitarist, David is a fluid and adept player who loves shredding over complex harmonies as much as playing washy, wild chord voicings with a ton of effects. He is equally skilled and experienced at playing jazz, rock, fusion, metal, funk, neo-soul, indie, and everything in between. But most of all, David believes a player should “sound good at making others sound good.” In April of 2019, David’s band Light Brand released its first record featuring 7 of David’s original songs. The music is an emotional roller coaster of shredding prog rock that fans of bands like Led Zeppelin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra would definitely appreciate. To listen, please click here . #leadguitar #12andup #guitar | David | |||
An expert in all things rock, Michelangelo brings over 15 years of teaching experience to the Brooklyn Guitar School. A childhood learning the music of rock greats such as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Guns N’ Roses brought him to Berklee College of Music, where he received his BM in Guitar Performance. He loves teaching all styles and levels, specializing in classic rock, pop, heavy metal, and lead guitar. When he’s not working with students, Michelangelo can be seen shredding with NYC based rock heavyweights Thrilldriver. He considers himself extremely lucky to be able to share his love of guitar with his students on a daily basis. #bassguitar #ukulele #leadguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #guitar | Michelangelo | |||
Sean Saville's love for music began as he started attending and eventually organizing local DIY concerts in his hometown of Utica, NY. He later moved to Rocheter, NY, where he earned a degree in Music Business while minoring in and focusing on jazz improvisation. In Rochester, he played a wide variety of gigs from big bands and pit orchestras to rock concerts and benefit fundraisers. Sean is currently pursuing a master's degree in Jazz Performance at NYU where he also teaches guitar lessons via his school's grad-adjunct program. Currently, he performs with Jon and the Projectors (the pop/jazz/R&B crossover project of Jon Weisbrot) and Free Casino (his math rock/punk band). Sean loves teaching and discussing the guitar just as much as he enjoys performing. He is a dedicated guitar instructor who is motivated to help you reach your musical goals. #7andup #guitar #leadguitar #bassteacher | Sean S. | |||
Hailing from North Carolina, Jack Fishback began playing guitar when he was gifted one on his eleventh birthday. By the time he had entered high school, Jack was playing with other musicians and had become well versed in the catalogues of Led Zeppelin and The Grateful Dead. Wanting to continue a formal music education, Jack began his undergraduate at the University of North Carolina Wilmington where he graduated with a degree in Jazz Studies. In his time at UNCW, Jack participated in numerous university ensembles including the Afro-Cuban Jazz Combo, Classical Guitar Ensemble, UNCW Big Band and the Student Jazz Combo. Jack has also had the privilege of attending master classes, given by jazz artists such as Herbie Hancock and Bill Frisell. During his senior year Jack discovered a passion for education when he began his teaching career at Port City Music in Wilmington, North Carolina. After graduating in May 2022, he would continue to teach and gig as a member of the 1086 Jazz Collective. #guitar #7andup #leadguitar | Jack | |||
 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 | Emilio | |||
Kris Wong is a guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and educator currently living in Brooklyn, NY. Kris holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Berklee College of Music, where he had the opportunity to perform for Megadeth, Victor Wooten, and David Davidson, amongst others. He has also worked with producers Aaron Sprinkle (New Found Glory, Anberlin) and Ann Mincieli (Alicia Keys, Jungle Studios). Kris performs and writes with his own band, The Canvas Collective, has toured the country and has performed at venues including The Knitting Factory, House of Yes, Webster Hall, Three Dollar Bill, The Chance Theater and more. Kris is passionate about teaching music and works with students of all ages and abilities. He believes in setting long term and short term goals with his students that will help them understand the fundamentals of playing the guitar while also helping them find their voice. #guitar #leadguitar #bassguitar #7andup | Kris | |||
 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. Pete has been teaching at the NYC Guitar School for 3 years and loves helping students of all levels progress on their instrument of choice! He specializes in teaching kids, rock band class and private lessons. His teaching style is largely about helping students delve deeply into the music that interests and motivates them the most. He is patient and friendly and loves teaching as much as he loves music! Here's a song from his band! http://chimneys.bandcamp.com/track/apple-scent #leadguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #guitar #bassguitar | Pete | |||
Olin Clark is a Michigan native and current resident of Brooklyn, NY. As a composer and arranger, Olin’s music has been performed by many ensembles around the United States and abroad. Olin has has played with bands/artists like Etienne Charles’ Creole Soul, Ray Parker, Marcus Elliot, Randy Napoleon, HUSH, and MSU Jazz Orchestra I. He also leads his own group, the Olin Clark trio (or sometimes quartet), who have performed at venues all around The midwest as well as NYC, including regular gigs at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit and Bar Next Door in NYC. Olin also self-released his debut trio album ‘Bright’ in January 2018. Outside of jazz, Olin has played with artists across many different genres including rock, reggae, hip-hop, and R’n’B. He believes all music is connected, and learning about different styles of music is essential to an individuals musical growth. He completed a Master’s in Jazz Performance at Michigan State University, where he also earned his Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies in 2015. #leadguitar #7andup #guitar | Olin | |||
Wednesday 12/18/2024 | ||||
 Dylan Charles is a singer/songwriter based in New York City. His music runs the gamut from acoustic americana and rock/blues to jazzy soul and electo-pop. Touring nationally as a solo act and as a bandleader, he also co-founded and continues to perform with NYC soul band On The Sun and Arizona-based americana band The Border Crossers. In addition to his own projects, he frequently works with other artists as a multi-instrumentalist sideman, producer, co-writer and studio musician. Dylan has been playing guitar for over 20 years and teaching almost as long. He started working with New York City Guitar School when he moved to NYC in 2012 and is currently the program director for the school’s Rock Band program as well as a teacher at the Midtown and Brooklyn locations. In high school he taught lessons to fellow teens as part of a “Community Resources” program in his home town of Ann Arbor, MI. He frequently played local gigs through the Community High School jazz band program as well as with his own original music projects. He continued to teach, perform and record while studying jazz guitar at University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2006. In 2008 Dylan moved to Bisbee, AZ where he created and coached an after school rock band program at the Bisbee High School and worked as a substitute teacher for the Bisbee elementary, middle and high schools. Dylan also founded a non-profit program called “The Friday Project” when, because of budget cuts, Bisbee Unified School District cut Fridays from the school week. The program provided a wide variety of free workshops to kids and teens that were all taught by local residents in an effort to keep kids engaged in learning and exploring their passions in the absence of a traditional public school structure. Dylan’s positive energy and encouraging teaching style has helped so many students reach their music goals. Call or email us to set up a lesson with Dylan yourself and visit www.dylancharles.com for music, videos and a calendar of his upcoming performances. #leadguitar #fingerstyle #musicproduction #7andup #guitar #ukulele #bassguitar | Dylan | |||
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 | George | |||
David was born in Nashville, TN (Go Titans!) and began playing guitar at age 12. He holds a BFA in Jazz Guitar Performance from the New School and also has a strong background in hospitality. David is a patient, caring, and enthusiastic teacher. He is excited to build relationships with his students and to inspire a love and a passion for music in each of them. But most of all, he hopes to help each student achieve their potential both as a musician and as a person. As a guitarist, David is a fluid and adept player who loves shredding over complex harmonies as much as playing washy, wild chord voicings with a ton of effects. He is equally skilled and experienced at playing jazz, rock, fusion, metal, funk, neo-soul, indie, and everything in between. But most of all, David believes a player should “sound good at making others sound good.” In April of 2019, David’s band Light Brand released its first record featuring 7 of David’s original songs. The music is an emotional roller coaster of shredding prog rock that fans of bands like Led Zeppelin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra would definitely appreciate. To listen, please click here . #leadguitar #12andup #guitar | David | |||
An expert in all things rock, Michelangelo brings over 15 years of teaching experience to the Brooklyn Guitar School. A childhood learning the music of rock greats such as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Guns N’ Roses brought him to Berklee College of Music, where he received his BM in Guitar Performance. He loves teaching all styles and levels, specializing in classic rock, pop, heavy metal, and lead guitar. When he’s not working with students, Michelangelo can be seen shredding with NYC based rock heavyweights Thrilldriver. He considers himself extremely lucky to be able to share his love of guitar with his students on a daily basis. #bassguitar #ukulele #leadguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #guitar | Michelangelo | |||
Sean Saville's love for music began as he started attending and eventually organizing local DIY concerts in his hometown of Utica, NY. He later moved to Rocheter, NY, where he earned a degree in Music Business while minoring in and focusing on jazz improvisation. In Rochester, he played a wide variety of gigs from big bands and pit orchestras to rock concerts and benefit fundraisers. Sean is currently pursuing a master's degree in Jazz Performance at NYU where he also teaches guitar lessons via his school's grad-adjunct program. Currently, he performs with Jon and the Projectors (the pop/jazz/R&B crossover project of Jon Weisbrot) and Free Casino (his math rock/punk band). Sean loves teaching and discussing the guitar just as much as he enjoys performing. He is a dedicated guitar instructor who is motivated to help you reach your musical goals. #7andup #guitar #leadguitar #bassteacher | Sean S. | |||
Julian Barthold first picked up the guitar at age 11 and almost instantly discovered his passion for music. It was not long thereafter that he came to New York City Guitar School for lessons and Summer Rock Camp, which set him on his path towards interning and now teaching at NYCGS! Julian earned his BA from Sarah Lawrence College, where he studied music composition, theory, history, performance, and some production. Throughout his many years of playing, he has honed his skills in styles including (but not limited to) Rock, Folk, Jazz, Blues, Metal, Indie, Funk, and Experimental. He has performed with many different bands and ensembles over the years and enjoys performing solo as well. Julian is also a songwriter and composer, and believes in teaching the guitar not only in terms of technique, but as a means of broader creative expression. As a teacher, he uses this philosophy to help students build their skills while also recognizing their uniqueness as musicians, whether they are beginners or longtime players. He is open-minded in his approach and is eager to cater to the interests of students while also helping to broaden their musical horizons. Julian is honored to be part of the NYCGS community, and looks forward to helping you achieve your musical goals! #guitar #leadguitar #fingerstyle #12andup | Julian | |||
Josh Torvi is a Brooklyn based guitarist, composer, and instructor. He spends his time leading his own Jazz groups, preforming with the funk/soul band “The Haveners”, and teaching students of all ages. Josh received his BA in Music from Bard College where he studied with Erica Lindsay, Thurman Barker, and John Esposito. He has received awards such as the Larry McLeod jazz scholarship, the Nesuhi Ertugun scholarship, as well as an outstanding musicianship award at the Berklee Jazz Festival. He has performed at Rockwood Music Hall, The Shrine, and many other venues throughout the northeast. Josh can be found actively engaging in the New York music scene, where he loves to spread positivity and excitement. #bassguitar #ukulele #leadguitar #7andup #guitar | Josh | |||
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 | Emilio | |||
Kris Wong is a guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and educator currently living in Brooklyn, NY. Kris holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Berklee College of Music, where he had the opportunity to perform for Megadeth, Victor Wooten, and David Davidson, amongst others. He has also worked with producers Aaron Sprinkle (New Found Glory, Anberlin) and Ann Mincieli (Alicia Keys, Jungle Studios). Kris performs and writes with his own band, The Canvas Collective, has toured the country and has performed at venues including The Knitting Factory, House of Yes, Webster Hall, Three Dollar Bill, The Chance Theater and more. Kris is passionate about teaching music and works with students of all ages and abilities. He believes in setting long term and short term goals with his students that will help them understand the fundamentals of playing the guitar while also helping them find their voice. #guitar #leadguitar #bassguitar #7andup | Kris | |||
 Anthony Dom is a Brooklyn-born session guitarist and jazz band leader who recently graduated from SUNY Purchase College’s Jazz Program at the Conservatory of Music, where he honed his craft and emerged as a standout talent in the world of straight ahead jazz and bebop. Under the guidance of his mentor, Professor Pasquale Grasso, and other masters such as Jon Faddis and Eric Alexander, Anthony developed a soulful and captivating musical voice. As a session musician, Anthony plays with several bands and artists around the Tri-State area, with a diverse range of genres from punk rock and funk to indie and hip hop. He has performed at NYC venues such as Rockwood Music Hall, Mercury Lounge, Piano's and Merkin Concert hall, to name a few. As a young musician, Anthony studied the piano privately and specialized in classical violin from an early age. He attended Kaufman Music Center's Special Music School where he studied classical violin in a chamber and orchestral setting, music theory and general musicianship. While starting as self-taught on the guitar through high-school, Anthony was accepted to Berklee College of Music as a Guitar Performance major and later transferred to Purchase College to major in Jazz Studies with a minor in Studio Production and Audio Engineering. In his free time from class, Anthony began to teach music in late 2021 with private lessons on guitar and piano. Currently, Anthony maintains a busy gigging schedule with year round lessons in both NYC and Upstate NY. When it comes to teaching, Anthony understands the importance of approaching each student's needs individually and crafting lesson plans that cater to both the student's interests and musical needs. He is passionate and driven to work together with his students to get them to their desired goal regardless of genre or skill level. #guitar #7andup #leadguitar | Anthony D | |||
 Austin D’Adamo is a guitarist, bassist and composer from North Carolina. He received his degree in Music Performance at Valencia College in Orlando, FL under the sage tutelage of Orlando jazz guitarist and educator Bob Holtum. Since relocating to NYC in 2017 he has played with a number of local rock and pop acts, pit orchestras, and improvised music groups – and all along the way he has taught and tutored students of all ages and skill levels on guitar, bass, and music theory. Austin is well-versed in many genres including jazz, soul, R&B, classical, rock, pop, and country – if it’s good music, you can’t keep him away from it! You might catch him playing and recording with local acts such as The Newsreels, Rocky Billop, and his own jazz-fusion trio Our Messy Ghost. It is Austin’s belief that his horizons would never have been as broad as they are now if not for music; the guitar taught him patience and acceptance, and it led him to appreciate cultures that he otherwise may have never known. It’s for this reason that he enjoys teaching as much as he enjoys performing – because he loves to see a student’s world get bigger and their love for music grow. #7andup #guitar #bassguitar #leadguitar | Austin | |||
Thursday 12/19/2024 | ||||
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 | George | |||
David was born in Nashville, TN (Go Titans!) and began playing guitar at age 12. He holds a BFA in Jazz Guitar Performance from the New School and also has a strong background in hospitality. David is a patient, caring, and enthusiastic teacher. He is excited to build relationships with his students and to inspire a love and a passion for music in each of them. But most of all, he hopes to help each student achieve their potential both as a musician and as a person. As a guitarist, David is a fluid and adept player who loves shredding over complex harmonies as much as playing washy, wild chord voicings with a ton of effects. He is equally skilled and experienced at playing jazz, rock, fusion, metal, funk, neo-soul, indie, and everything in between. But most of all, David believes a player should “sound good at making others sound good.” In April of 2019, David’s band Light Brand released its first record featuring 7 of David’s original songs. The music is an emotional roller coaster of shredding prog rock that fans of bands like Led Zeppelin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra would definitely appreciate. To listen, please click here . #leadguitar #12andup #guitar | David | |||
Sean Saville's love for music began as he started attending and eventually organizing local DIY concerts in his hometown of Utica, NY. He later moved to Rocheter, NY, where he earned a degree in Music Business while minoring in and focusing on jazz improvisation. In Rochester, he played a wide variety of gigs from big bands and pit orchestras to rock concerts and benefit fundraisers. Sean is currently pursuing a master's degree in Jazz Performance at NYU where he also teaches guitar lessons via his school's grad-adjunct program. Currently, he performs with Jon and the Projectors (the pop/jazz/R&B crossover project of Jon Weisbrot) and Free Casino (his math rock/punk band). Sean loves teaching and discussing the guitar just as much as he enjoys performing. He is a dedicated guitar instructor who is motivated to help you reach your musical goals. #7andup #guitar #leadguitar #bassteacher | Sean S. | |||
Julian Barthold first picked up the guitar at age 11 and almost instantly discovered his passion for music. It was not long thereafter that he came to New York City Guitar School for lessons and Summer Rock Camp, which set him on his path towards interning and now teaching at NYCGS! Julian earned his BA from Sarah Lawrence College, where he studied music composition, theory, history, performance, and some production. Throughout his many years of playing, he has honed his skills in styles including (but not limited to) Rock, Folk, Jazz, Blues, Metal, Indie, Funk, and Experimental. He has performed with many different bands and ensembles over the years and enjoys performing solo as well. Julian is also a songwriter and composer, and believes in teaching the guitar not only in terms of technique, but as a means of broader creative expression. As a teacher, he uses this philosophy to help students build their skills while also recognizing their uniqueness as musicians, whether they are beginners or longtime players. He is open-minded in his approach and is eager to cater to the interests of students while also helping to broaden their musical horizons. Julian is honored to be part of the NYCGS community, and looks forward to helping you achieve your musical goals! #guitar #leadguitar #fingerstyle #12andup | Julian | |||
Josh Torvi is a Brooklyn based guitarist, composer, and instructor. He spends his time leading his own Jazz groups, preforming with the funk/soul band “The Haveners”, and teaching students of all ages. Josh received his BA in Music from Bard College where he studied with Erica Lindsay, Thurman Barker, and John Esposito. He has received awards such as the Larry McLeod jazz scholarship, the Nesuhi Ertugun scholarship, as well as an outstanding musicianship award at the Berklee Jazz Festival. He has performed at Rockwood Music Hall, The Shrine, and many other venues throughout the northeast. Josh can be found actively engaging in the New York music scene, where he loves to spread positivity and excitement. #bassguitar #ukulele #leadguitar #7andup #guitar | Josh | |||
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 | Emilio | |||
Anthony Dom is a Brooklyn-born session guitarist and jazz band leader who recently graduated from SUNY Purchase College’s Jazz Program at the Conservatory of Music, where he honed his craft and emerged as a standout talent in the world of straight ahead jazz and bebop. Under the guidance of his mentor, Professor Pasquale Grasso, and other masters such as Jon Faddis and Eric Alexander, Anthony developed a soulful and captivating musical voice. As a session musician, Anthony plays with several bands and artists around the Tri-State area, with a diverse range of genres from punk rock and funk to indie and hip hop. He has performed at NYC venues such as Rockwood Music Hall, Mercury Lounge, Piano's and Merkin Concert hall, to name a few. As a young musician, Anthony studied the piano privately and specialized in classical violin from an early age. He attended Kaufman Music Center's Special Music School where he studied classical violin in a chamber and orchestral setting, music theory and general musicianship. While starting as self-taught on the guitar through high-school, Anthony was accepted to Berklee College of Music as a Guitar Performance major and later transferred to Purchase College to major in Jazz Studies with a minor in Studio Production and Audio Engineering. In his free time from class, Anthony began to teach music in late 2021 with private lessons on guitar and piano. Currently, Anthony maintains a busy gigging schedule with year round lessons in both NYC and Upstate NY. When it comes to teaching, Anthony understands the importance of approaching each student's needs individually and crafting lesson plans that cater to both the student's interests and musical needs. He is passionate and driven to work together with his students to get them to their desired goal regardless of genre or skill level. #guitar #7andup #leadguitar | Anthony D | |||
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. Pete has been teaching at the NYC Guitar School for 3 years and loves helping students of all levels progress on their instrument of choice! He specializes in teaching kids, rock band class and private lessons. His teaching style is largely about helping students delve deeply into the music that interests and motivates them the most. He is patient and friendly and loves teaching as much as he loves music! Here's a song from his band! http://chimneys.bandcamp.com/track/apple-scent #leadguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #guitar #bassguitar | Pete | |||
 Brooklyn based jazz guitarist David Blake was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada and is now developing a name for himself in New York’s vibrant jazz community. David has recently released a quintet effort on CellarLive titled “Fun House”, which features Vancouver greats Brad Turner and Bernie Arai with appearances from Conrad Good and Thad Bailey-Mai. “Trio”, David’s latest release, features internationally renowned artists Ari Hoenig and Drew Gress. Prior to joining the team at NYC Guitar School, David taught at the VSO School of Music in Vancouver and at NYU, where he earned his Master’s degree in Jazz Performance. His students have gone on to win prestigious scholarships and attend post secondary education at renowned music conservatories. #guitar #7andup #leadguitar | David B | |||
Friday 12/20/2024 | ||||
 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 | Tia VOCALS / GUITAR | |||
Brooklyn based jazz guitarist David Blake was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada and is now developing a name for himself in New York’s vibrant jazz community. David has recently released a quintet effort on CellarLive titled “Fun House”, which features Vancouver greats Brad Turner and Bernie Arai with appearances from Conrad Good and Thad Bailey-Mai. “Trio”, David’s latest release, features internationally renowned artists Ari Hoenig and Drew Gress. Prior to joining the team at NYC Guitar School, David taught at the VSO School of Music in Vancouver and at NYU, where he earned his Master’s degree in Jazz Performance. His students have gone on to win prestigious scholarships and attend post secondary education at renowned music conservatories. #guitar #7andup #leadguitar | David B | |||
Olin Clark is a Michigan native and current resident of Brooklyn, NY. As a composer and arranger, Olin’s music has been performed by many ensembles around the United States and abroad. Olin has has played with bands/artists like Etienne Charles’ Creole Soul, Ray Parker, Marcus Elliot, Randy Napoleon, HUSH, and MSU Jazz Orchestra I. He also leads his own group, the Olin Clark trio (or sometimes quartet), who have performed at venues all around The midwest as well as NYC, including regular gigs at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit and Bar Next Door in NYC. Olin also self-released his debut trio album ‘Bright’ in January 2018. Outside of jazz, Olin has played with artists across many different genres including rock, reggae, hip-hop, and R’n’B. He believes all music is connected, and learning about different styles of music is essential to an individuals musical growth. He completed a Master’s in Jazz Performance at Michigan State University, where he also earned his Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies in 2015. #leadguitar #7andup #guitar | Olin | |||
Saturday 12/21/2024 | ||||
Katty Anna Mayorga began her guitar studies in Guatemala at the age of 6, concentrating in Latin American pop music on acoustic guitar. She also studied electric bass, mandolin, ukulele and banjo, but fell in love with the classical guitar. At the age of 18 she decided to concentrate solely on classical guitar and in New York, she began her studies with Peter Press (accomplished classical guitarist and mandolin player), Frederic Hand (Grammy nominated guitarist and composer, Mannes School of Music) and João Luiz Rezende Lopes (Brasil Guitar Duo and faculty at SUNY Purchase). She completed her Performance in Classical Guitar undergraduate degree, graduating Magna Cum Laude, under Frederic Hand at the Conservatory of Music at Purchase College and shortly after her Master’s degree under the same tutelage. She has taken master classes with various world renowned guitarist such as Sharon Isbin, Ana Vidovic, Dale Kavanagh, and Susana Prieto. She actively performs as a soloist and with her duos: Duo Metropolitano (two guitars) and Duo JKLM (flute and guitar) and taught for over 10 years in Westchester County, Ny, and Fairfield County, Ct before joining NYC Guitar school. Katty is convinced of the importance of Early Childhood music education and the developmental advantage that it creates. She believes deeply in the structural aspects of Suzuki Music Education and the potential of Suzuki Early Childhood Education (SECE) to nurture a child to have a strong bond with music and with the parent. Through SECE, children learn dexterity, music appreciation, sharing and a gentle character. Katty's SECE mentor and trainer is Lynn McCall, the Director of Ayla Suzuki Music and the first American permitted to train SECE teachers. Katty also became Suzuki Guitar certified in 2014, under the mentoring of Andrea Cannon, founder of Guitar Arts Studio which serves as a National Model Program for Suzuki Guitar. Katty believes the most important part of being a musician is to pass your knowledge to the next generation so they are inspired to make the world a better place through music. We are happy that her love and skill for music and small children have brought her to NYC Guitar School. #leadguitar #fingerstyle #suzuki | Katty SUZUKI ONLY | |||
Julian Barthold first picked up the guitar at age 11 and almost instantly discovered his passion for music. It was not long thereafter that he came to New York City Guitar School for lessons and Summer Rock Camp, which set him on his path towards interning and now teaching at NYCGS! Julian earned his BA from Sarah Lawrence College, where he studied music composition, theory, history, performance, and some production. Throughout his many years of playing, he has honed his skills in styles including (but not limited to) Rock, Folk, Jazz, Blues, Metal, Indie, Funk, and Experimental. He has performed with many different bands and ensembles over the years and enjoys performing solo as well. Julian is also a songwriter and composer, and believes in teaching the guitar not only in terms of technique, but as a means of broader creative expression. As a teacher, he uses this philosophy to help students build their skills while also recognizing their uniqueness as musicians, whether they are beginners or longtime players. He is open-minded in his approach and is eager to cater to the interests of students while also helping to broaden their musical horizons. Julian is honored to be part of the NYCGS community, and looks forward to helping you achieve your musical goals! #guitar #leadguitar #fingerstyle #12andup | Julian | |||
Eoin O'Mara is a guitarist and composer based in New York City. He began his musical career through the New York City Guitar School at 14, taking a week-long beginners boot camp. From there, he continued playing and practicing classic rock and funk, doing the weekend and summer rock band programs at NYC Guitar School. In high school, he performed at many prestigious venues, such as The Bitter End, Rockwood Music Hall, and Radio City Music Hall. At Beacon High School's music department, he was a teaching assistant in the audio engineering elective, and taught a band of underclassmen, while also playing and performing in many school groups. When Eoin heard Wes Montgomery for the first time, he fell in love with jazz, and was accepted to the jazz program at William Paterson University. There, he's studied and performed with jazz greats such as Bill Charlap, Gene Bertoncini, Russell Malone, Steve LaSpina, Kevin Norton, and many others. He has played at well-known venues like Dizzy's and Birdland, and regularly plays at restaurants and cafes around the New York/New Jersey area. He is also working on his own musical projects, playing in a rock band and a jazz collective, which he composes, performs, and releases music with. Eoin is very excited to return to New York City Guitar School as a teacher, and hope to bring to his students his passion, open-mindedness, and wide musical experiences. #guitar #leadguitar #7andup | Eoin | |||
Kris Wong is a guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and educator currently living in Brooklyn, NY. Kris holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Berklee College of Music, where he had the opportunity to perform for Megadeth, Victor Wooten, and David Davidson, amongst others. He has also worked with producers Aaron Sprinkle (New Found Glory, Anberlin) and Ann Mincieli (Alicia Keys, Jungle Studios). Kris performs and writes with his own band, The Canvas Collective, has toured the country and has performed at venues including The Knitting Factory, House of Yes, Webster Hall, Three Dollar Bill, The Chance Theater and more. Kris is passionate about teaching music and works with students of all ages and abilities. He believes in setting long term and short term goals with his students that will help them understand the fundamentals of playing the guitar while also helping them find their voice. #guitar #leadguitar #bassguitar #7andup | Kris | |||
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. Pete has been teaching at the NYC Guitar School for 3 years and loves helping students of all levels progress on their instrument of choice! He specializes in teaching kids, rock band class and private lessons. His teaching style is largely about helping students delve deeply into the music that interests and motivates them the most. He is patient and friendly and loves teaching as much as he loves music! Here's a song from his band! http://chimneys.bandcamp.com/track/apple-scent #leadguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #guitar #bassguitar | Pete | |||
Austin D’Adamo is a guitarist, bassist and composer from North Carolina. He received his degree in Music Performance at Valencia College in Orlando, FL under the sage tutelage of Orlando jazz guitarist and educator Bob Holtum. Since relocating to NYC in 2017 he has played with a number of local rock and pop acts, pit orchestras, and improvised music groups – and all along the way he has taught and tutored students of all ages and skill levels on guitar, bass, and music theory. Austin is well-versed in many genres including jazz, soul, R&B, classical, rock, pop, and country – if it’s good music, you can’t keep him away from it! You might catch him playing and recording with local acts such as The Newsreels, Rocky Billop, and his own jazz-fusion trio Our Messy Ghost. It is Austin’s belief that his horizons would never have been as broad as they are now if not for music; the guitar taught him patience and acceptance, and it led him to appreciate cultures that he otherwise may have never known. It’s for this reason that he enjoys teaching as much as he enjoys performing – because he loves to see a student’s world get bigger and their love for music grow. #7andup #guitar #bassguitar #leadguitar | Austin | |||
Sunday 12/22/2024 | ||||
Eoin O'Mara is a guitarist and composer based in New York City. He began his musical career through the New York City Guitar School at 14, taking a week-long beginners boot camp. From there, he continued playing and practicing classic rock and funk, doing the weekend and summer rock band programs at NYC Guitar School. In high school, he performed at many prestigious venues, such as The Bitter End, Rockwood Music Hall, and Radio City Music Hall. At Beacon High School's music department, he was a teaching assistant in the audio engineering elective, and taught a band of underclassmen, while also playing and performing in many school groups. When Eoin heard Wes Montgomery for the first time, he fell in love with jazz, and was accepted to the jazz program at William Paterson University. There, he's studied and performed with jazz greats such as Bill Charlap, Gene Bertoncini, Russell Malone, Steve LaSpina, Kevin Norton, and many others. He has played at well-known venues like Dizzy's and Birdland, and regularly plays at restaurants and cafes around the New York/New Jersey area. He is also working on his own musical projects, playing in a rock band and a jazz collective, which he composes, performs, and releases music with. Eoin is very excited to return to New York City Guitar School as a teacher, and hope to bring to his students his passion, open-mindedness, and wide musical experiences. #guitar #leadguitar #7andup | Eoin | |||
Josh Torvi is a Brooklyn based guitarist, composer, and instructor. He spends his time leading his own Jazz groups, preforming with the funk/soul band “The Haveners”, and teaching students of all ages. Josh received his BA in Music from Bard College where he studied with Erica Lindsay, Thurman Barker, and John Esposito. He has received awards such as the Larry McLeod jazz scholarship, the Nesuhi Ertugun scholarship, as well as an outstanding musicianship award at the Berklee Jazz Festival. He has performed at Rockwood Music Hall, The Shrine, and many other venues throughout the northeast. Josh can be found actively engaging in the New York music scene, where he loves to spread positivity and excitement. #bassguitar #ukulele #leadguitar #7andup #guitar | Josh | |||
Hailing from North Carolina, Jack Fishback began playing guitar when he was gifted one on his eleventh birthday. By the time he had entered high school, Jack was playing with other musicians and had become well versed in the catalogues of Led Zeppelin and The Grateful Dead. Wanting to continue a formal music education, Jack began his undergraduate at the University of North Carolina Wilmington where he graduated with a degree in Jazz Studies. In his time at UNCW, Jack participated in numerous university ensembles including the Afro-Cuban Jazz Combo, Classical Guitar Ensemble, UNCW Big Band and the Student Jazz Combo. Jack has also had the privilege of attending master classes, given by jazz artists such as Herbie Hancock and Bill Frisell. During his senior year Jack discovered a passion for education when he began his teaching career at Port City Music in Wilmington, North Carolina. After graduating in May 2022, he would continue to teach and gig as a member of the 1086 Jazz Collective. #guitar #7andup #leadguitar | Jack | |||
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 | Emilio | |||
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. Pete has been teaching at the NYC Guitar School for 3 years and loves helping students of all levels progress on their instrument of choice! He specializes in teaching kids, rock band class and private lessons. His teaching style is largely about helping students delve deeply into the music that interests and motivates them the most. He is patient and friendly and loves teaching as much as he loves music! Here's a song from his band! http://chimneys.bandcamp.com/track/apple-scent #leadguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #guitar #bassguitar | Pete | |||
Thursday 01/02/2025 | ||||
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! #bassguitar #leadguitar #fingerstyle #16andup #guitar | Eric T. | |||
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 | George | |||
| 8:45 PM - 9:30 PM | Midtown | Book | ||
| 8:00 PM - 8:45 PM | Midtown | Book | ||
Sean Saville's love for music began as he started attending and eventually organizing local DIY concerts in his hometown of Utica, NY. He later moved to Rocheter, NY, where he earned a degree in Music Business while minoring in and focusing on jazz improvisation. In Rochester, he played a wide variety of gigs from big bands and pit orchestras to rock concerts and benefit fundraisers. Sean is currently pursuing a master's degree in Jazz Performance at NYU where he also teaches guitar lessons via his school's grad-adjunct program. Currently, he performs with Jon and the Projectors (the pop/jazz/R&B crossover project of Jon Weisbrot) and Free Casino (his math rock/punk band). Sean loves teaching and discussing the guitar just as much as he enjoys performing. He is a dedicated guitar instructor who is motivated to help you reach your musical goals. #7andup #guitar #leadguitar #bassteacher | Sean S. | |||
| 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM | Queens | Book | ||
Julian Barthold first picked up the guitar at age 11 and almost instantly discovered his passion for music. It was not long thereafter that he came to New York City Guitar School for lessons and Summer Rock Camp, which set him on his path towards interning and now teaching at NYCGS! Julian earned his BA from Sarah Lawrence College, where he studied music composition, theory, history, performance, and some production. Throughout his many years of playing, he has honed his skills in styles including (but not limited to) Rock, Folk, Jazz, Blues, Metal, Indie, Funk, and Experimental. He has performed with many different bands and ensembles over the years and enjoys performing solo as well. Julian is also a songwriter and composer, and believes in teaching the guitar not only in terms of technique, but as a means of broader creative expression. As a teacher, he uses this philosophy to help students build their skills while also recognizing their uniqueness as musicians, whether they are beginners or longtime players. He is open-minded in his approach and is eager to cater to the interests of students while also helping to broaden their musical horizons. Julian is honored to be part of the NYCGS community, and looks forward to helping you achieve your musical goals! #guitar #leadguitar #fingerstyle #12andup | Julian | |||
| 8:00 PM - 8:45 PM | Midtown | Book | ||
| 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM | Midtown | Book | ||
Friday 01/03/2025 | ||||
Brooklyn based jazz guitarist David Blake was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada and is now developing a name for himself in New York’s vibrant jazz community. David has recently released a quintet effort on CellarLive titled “Fun House”, which features Vancouver greats Brad Turner and Bernie Arai with appearances from Conrad Good and Thad Bailey-Mai. “Trio”, David’s latest release, features internationally renowned artists Ari Hoenig and Drew Gress. Prior to joining the team at NYC Guitar School, David taught at the VSO School of Music in Vancouver and at NYU, where he earned his Master’s degree in Jazz Performance. His students have gone on to win prestigious scholarships and attend post secondary education at renowned music conservatories. #guitar #7andup #leadguitar | David B | |||
| 6:45 PM - 7:30 PM | Brooklyn | Book | ||
| 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM | Brooklyn | Book | ||
Olin Clark is a Michigan native and current resident of Brooklyn, NY. As a composer and arranger, Olin’s music has been performed by many ensembles around the United States and abroad. Olin has has played with bands/artists like Etienne Charles’ Creole Soul, Ray Parker, Marcus Elliot, Randy Napoleon, HUSH, and MSU Jazz Orchestra I. He also leads his own group, the Olin Clark trio (or sometimes quartet), who have performed at venues all around The midwest as well as NYC, including regular gigs at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit and Bar Next Door in NYC. Olin also self-released his debut trio album ‘Bright’ in January 2018. Outside of jazz, Olin has played with artists across many different genres including rock, reggae, hip-hop, and R’n’B. He believes all music is connected, and learning about different styles of music is essential to an individuals musical growth. He completed a Master’s in Jazz Performance at Michigan State University, where he also earned his Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies in 2015. #leadguitar #7andup #guitar | Olin | |||
| 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM | Online | Book | ||
| 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM | Online | Book | ||
Saturday 01/04/2025 | ||||
Katty Anna Mayorga began her guitar studies in Guatemala at the age of 6, concentrating in Latin American pop music on acoustic guitar. She also studied electric bass, mandolin, ukulele and banjo, but fell in love with the classical guitar. At the age of 18 she decided to concentrate solely on classical guitar and in New York, she began her studies with Peter Press (accomplished classical guitarist and mandolin player), Frederic Hand (Grammy nominated guitarist and composer, Mannes School of Music) and João Luiz Rezende Lopes (Brasil Guitar Duo and faculty at SUNY Purchase). She completed her Performance in Classical Guitar undergraduate degree, graduating Magna Cum Laude, under Frederic Hand at the Conservatory of Music at Purchase College and shortly after her Master’s degree under the same tutelage. She has taken master classes with various world renowned guitarist such as Sharon Isbin, Ana Vidovic, Dale Kavanagh, and Susana Prieto. She actively performs as a soloist and with her duos: Duo Metropolitano (two guitars) and Duo JKLM (flute and guitar) and taught for over 10 years in Westchester County, Ny, and Fairfield County, Ct before joining NYC Guitar school. Katty is convinced of the importance of Early Childhood music education and the developmental advantage that it creates. She believes deeply in the structural aspects of Suzuki Music Education and the potential of Suzuki Early Childhood Education (SECE) to nurture a child to have a strong bond with music and with the parent. Through SECE, children learn dexterity, music appreciation, sharing and a gentle character. Katty's SECE mentor and trainer is Lynn McCall, the Director of Ayla Suzuki Music and the first American permitted to train SECE teachers. Katty also became Suzuki Guitar certified in 2014, under the mentoring of Andrea Cannon, founder of Guitar Arts Studio which serves as a National Model Program for Suzuki Guitar. Katty believes the most important part of being a musician is to pass your knowledge to the next generation so they are inspired to make the world a better place through music. We are happy that her love and skill for music and small children have brought her to NYC Guitar School. #leadguitar #fingerstyle #suzuki | Katty SUZUKI ONLY | |||
Julian Barthold first picked up the guitar at age 11 and almost instantly discovered his passion for music. It was not long thereafter that he came to New York City Guitar School for lessons and Summer Rock Camp, which set him on his path towards interning and now teaching at NYCGS! Julian earned his BA from Sarah Lawrence College, where he studied music composition, theory, history, performance, and some production. Throughout his many years of playing, he has honed his skills in styles including (but not limited to) Rock, Folk, Jazz, Blues, Metal, Indie, Funk, and Experimental. He has performed with many different bands and ensembles over the years and enjoys performing solo as well. Julian is also a songwriter and composer, and believes in teaching the guitar not only in terms of technique, but as a means of broader creative expression. As a teacher, he uses this philosophy to help students build their skills while also recognizing their uniqueness as musicians, whether they are beginners or longtime players. He is open-minded in his approach and is eager to cater to the interests of students while also helping to broaden their musical horizons. Julian is honored to be part of the NYCGS community, and looks forward to helping you achieve your musical goals! #guitar #leadguitar #fingerstyle #12andup | Julian | |||
| 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | Midtown | Book | ||
| 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM | Midtown | Book | ||
Eoin O'Mara is a guitarist and composer based in New York City. He began his musical career through the New York City Guitar School at 14, taking a week-long beginners boot camp. From there, he continued playing and practicing classic rock and funk, doing the weekend and summer rock band programs at NYC Guitar School. In high school, he performed at many prestigious venues, such as The Bitter End, Rockwood Music Hall, and Radio City Music Hall. At Beacon High School's music department, he was a teaching assistant in the audio engineering elective, and taught a band of underclassmen, while also playing and performing in many school groups. When Eoin heard Wes Montgomery for the first time, he fell in love with jazz, and was accepted to the jazz program at William Paterson University. There, he's studied and performed with jazz greats such as Bill Charlap, Gene Bertoncini, Russell Malone, Steve LaSpina, Kevin Norton, and many others. He has played at well-known venues like Dizzy's and Birdland, and regularly plays at restaurants and cafes around the New York/New Jersey area. He is also working on his own musical projects, playing in a rock band and a jazz collective, which he composes, performs, and releases music with. Eoin is very excited to return to New York City Guitar School as a teacher, and hope to bring to his students his passion, open-mindedness, and wide musical experiences. #guitar #leadguitar #7andup | Eoin | |||
| 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM | Midtown | Book | ||
| 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM | Midtown | Book | ||
Kris Wong is a guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and educator currently living in Brooklyn, NY. Kris holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Berklee College of Music, where he had the opportunity to perform for Megadeth, Victor Wooten, and David Davidson, amongst others. He has also worked with producers Aaron Sprinkle (New Found Glory, Anberlin) and Ann Mincieli (Alicia Keys, Jungle Studios). Kris performs and writes with his own band, The Canvas Collective, has toured the country and has performed at venues including The Knitting Factory, House of Yes, Webster Hall, Three Dollar Bill, The Chance Theater and more. Kris is passionate about teaching music and works with students of all ages and abilities. He believes in setting long term and short term goals with his students that will help them understand the fundamentals of playing the guitar while also helping them find their voice. #guitar #leadguitar #bassguitar #7andup | Kris | |||
| 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM | Midtown | Book | ||
Sunday 01/05/2025 | ||||
Sean Saville's love for music began as he started attending and eventually organizing local DIY concerts in his hometown of Utica, NY. He later moved to Rocheter, NY, where he earned a degree in Music Business while minoring in and focusing on jazz improvisation. In Rochester, he played a wide variety of gigs from big bands and pit orchestras to rock concerts and benefit fundraisers. Sean is currently pursuing a master's degree in Jazz Performance at NYU where he also teaches guitar lessons via his school's grad-adjunct program. Currently, he performs with Jon and the Projectors (the pop/jazz/R&B crossover project of Jon Weisbrot) and Free Casino (his math rock/punk band). Sean loves teaching and discussing the guitar just as much as he enjoys performing. He is a dedicated guitar instructor who is motivated to help you reach your musical goals. #7andup #guitar #leadguitar #bassteacher | Sean S. | |||
Eoin O'Mara is a guitarist and composer based in New York City. He began his musical career through the New York City Guitar School at 14, taking a week-long beginners boot camp. From there, he continued playing and practicing classic rock and funk, doing the weekend and summer rock band programs at NYC Guitar School. In high school, he performed at many prestigious venues, such as The Bitter End, Rockwood Music Hall, and Radio City Music Hall. At Beacon High School's music department, he was a teaching assistant in the audio engineering elective, and taught a band of underclassmen, while also playing and performing in many school groups. When Eoin heard Wes Montgomery for the first time, he fell in love with jazz, and was accepted to the jazz program at William Paterson University. There, he's studied and performed with jazz greats such as Bill Charlap, Gene Bertoncini, Russell Malone, Steve LaSpina, Kevin Norton, and many others. He has played at well-known venues like Dizzy's and Birdland, and regularly plays at restaurants and cafes around the New York/New Jersey area. He is also working on his own musical projects, playing in a rock band and a jazz collective, which he composes, performs, and releases music with. Eoin is very excited to return to New York City Guitar School as a teacher, and hope to bring to his students his passion, open-mindedness, and wide musical experiences. #guitar #leadguitar #7andup | Eoin | |||
| 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM | East | Book | ||
| 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM | East | Book | ||
Josh Torvi is a Brooklyn based guitarist, composer, and instructor. He spends his time leading his own Jazz groups, preforming with the funk/soul band “The Haveners”, and teaching students of all ages. Josh received his BA in Music from Bard College where he studied with Erica Lindsay, Thurman Barker, and John Esposito. He has received awards such as the Larry McLeod jazz scholarship, the Nesuhi Ertugun scholarship, as well as an outstanding musicianship award at the Berklee Jazz Festival. He has performed at Rockwood Music Hall, The Shrine, and many other venues throughout the northeast. Josh can be found actively engaging in the New York music scene, where he loves to spread positivity and excitement. #bassguitar #ukulele #leadguitar #7andup #guitar | Josh | |||
| 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM | Midtown | Book | ||
| 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM | Midtown | Book | ||
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. Pete has been teaching at the NYC Guitar School for 3 years and loves helping students of all levels progress on their instrument of choice! He specializes in teaching kids, rock band class and private lessons. His teaching style is largely about helping students delve deeply into the music that interests and motivates them the most. He is patient and friendly and loves teaching as much as he loves music! Here's a song from his band! http://chimneys.bandcamp.com/track/apple-scent #leadguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #guitar #bassguitar | Pete | |||
| 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM | Online | Book | ||
| 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM | Online | Book | ||
Monday 01/06/2025 | ||||
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! #bassguitar #leadguitar #fingerstyle #16andup #guitar | Eric T. | |||
| 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM | Online | Book | ||
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 | Tia VOCALS / GUITAR | |||
| 6:45 PM - 7:30 PM | Midtown | Book | ||
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 | George | |||
| 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM | Midtown | Book | ||
| 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM | Midtown | Book | ||
Tuesday 01/07/2025 | ||||
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! #bassguitar #leadguitar #fingerstyle #16andup #guitar | Eric T. | |||
| 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM | Online | Book | ||
 Vinnie has been a full-time musician and teacher since 1995, and is especially patient with adult beginners. He's performed on Broadway as an understudy lead guitarist in the Billy Joel/Twyla Tharp collaborative Moving Out, is currently a regular sub in the pit orchestra of Mamma Mia and has also worked on Jersey Boys. He's been onstage backing Herb Reed's Platters, Marylin Michales, and others, but most weekends, Vin rocks a crowded dance floor with party-rockers the Mulligans and/or '80s tribute act The Ronald Reagans. You might also find him replicating the mesmerizing guitar tones of The Edge with leading tri-state area U2 tribute band U2 Nation. (Yes-3 bands!!!!) Vinnie has penned hundreds of six-string-related articles and is a regular contributor of instructional lessons and transcriptions to Guitar Player and Frets magazines. Five of Vin's lesson columns were chosen for inclusion in Hal Leonard's 2008 publication The Guitar Player Book. At NYC Guitar School, Vinnie's experience in performing, writing and transcribing, have helped him design and teach the Classic Rock, U2, Heavy Metal, Surf Rock, Led Zeppelin, and Intermediate Acoustic Rock courses He also offers guidance to the Adult Rock Band performance ensemble classes. He holds a BS in Jazz and Commercial music from Hofstra and a BA in Musicology from L.I.U. In 2007 Vinnie released his solo acoustic instrumental CD Sketches for Sofia and is currently writing and performing original material with NYCGS's own Genifer Owen. He has also played on recordings by Lloyd United, The Mist, actor Chris Burke and others. Vinnie is a proud user and endorsee of Hughes & Kettner amplifiers. #leadguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #guitar #ukulele #bassguitar | Vinnie | |||
| 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM | Midtown | Book | ||
| 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM | Midtown | Book | ||
 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 | Jaime VOCALS / GUITAR | |||
| 12:45 PM - 1:30 PM | Online | Book | ||
Wednesday 01/08/2025 | ||||
Dylan Charles is a singer/songwriter based in New York City. His music runs the gamut from acoustic americana and rock/blues to jazzy soul and electo-pop. Touring nationally as a solo act and as a bandleader, he also co-founded and continues to perform with NYC soul band On The Sun and Arizona-based americana band The Border Crossers. In addition to his own projects, he frequently works with other artists as a multi-instrumentalist sideman, producer, co-writer and studio musician. Dylan has been playing guitar for over 20 years and teaching almost as long. He started working with New York City Guitar School when he moved to NYC in 2012 and is currently the program director for the school’s Rock Band program as well as a teacher at the Midtown and Brooklyn locations. In high school he taught lessons to fellow teens as part of a “Community Resources” program in his home town of Ann Arbor, MI. He frequently played local gigs through the Community High School jazz band program as well as with his own original music projects. He continued to teach, perform and record while studying jazz guitar at University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2006. In 2008 Dylan moved to Bisbee, AZ where he created and coached an after school rock band program at the Bisbee High School and worked as a substitute teacher for the Bisbee elementary, middle and high schools. Dylan also founded a non-profit program called “The Friday Project” when, because of budget cuts, Bisbee Unified School District cut Fridays from the school week. The program provided a wide variety of free workshops to kids and teens that were all taught by local residents in an effort to keep kids engaged in learning and exploring their passions in the absence of a traditional public school structure. Dylan’s positive energy and encouraging teaching style has helped so many students reach their music goals. Call or email us to set up a lesson with Dylan yourself and visit www.dylancharles.com for music, videos and a calendar of his upcoming performances. #leadguitar #fingerstyle #musicproduction #7andup #guitar #ukulele #bassguitar | Dylan | |||
| 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM | Online | Book | ||
| 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM | Online | Book | ||
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 | George | |||
| 8:15 PM - 9:00 PM | Midtown | Book | ||
| 7:30 PM - 8:15 PM | Midtown | Book | ||
David was born in Nashville, TN (Go Titans!) and began playing guitar at age 12. He holds a BFA in Jazz Guitar Performance from the New School and also has a strong background in hospitality. David is a patient, caring, and enthusiastic teacher. He is excited to build relationships with his students and to inspire a love and a passion for music in each of them. But most of all, he hopes to help each student achieve their potential both as a musician and as a person. As a guitarist, David is a fluid and adept player who loves shredding over complex harmonies as much as playing washy, wild chord voicings with a ton of effects. He is equally skilled and experienced at playing jazz, rock, fusion, metal, funk, neo-soul, indie, and everything in between. But most of all, David believes a player should “sound good at making others sound good.” In April of 2019, David’s band Light Brand released its first record featuring 7 of David’s original songs. The music is an emotional roller coaster of shredding prog rock that fans of bands like Led Zeppelin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra would definitely appreciate. To listen, please click here . #leadguitar #12andup #guitar | David | |||
| 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM | Midtown | Book | ||
| 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM | Midtown | Book | ||
Thursday 01/09/2025 | ||||
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! #bassguitar #leadguitar #fingerstyle #16andup #guitar | Eric T. | |||
| 6:45 PM - 7:30 PM | Online | Book | ||
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 | George | |||
| 8:30 PM - 9:15 PM | Midtown | Book | ||
| 7:45 PM - 8:30 PM | Midtown | Book | ||
David was born in Nashville, TN (Go Titans!) and began playing guitar at age 12. He holds a BFA in Jazz Guitar Performance from the New School and also has a strong background in hospitality. David is a patient, caring, and enthusiastic teacher. He is excited to build relationships with his students and to inspire a love and a passion for music in each of them. But most of all, he hopes to help each student achieve their potential both as a musician and as a person. As a guitarist, David is a fluid and adept player who loves shredding over complex harmonies as much as playing washy, wild chord voicings with a ton of effects. He is equally skilled and experienced at playing jazz, rock, fusion, metal, funk, neo-soul, indie, and everything in between. But most of all, David believes a player should “sound good at making others sound good.” In April of 2019, David’s band Light Brand released its first record featuring 7 of David’s original songs. The music is an emotional roller coaster of shredding prog rock that fans of bands like Led Zeppelin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra would definitely appreciate. To listen, please click here . #leadguitar #12andup #guitar | David | |||
| 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM | Midtown | Book | ||
| 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | Midtown | Book | ||
Friday 01/10/2025 | ||||
Brooklyn based jazz guitarist David Blake was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada and is now developing a name for himself in New York’s vibrant jazz community. David has recently released a quintet effort on CellarLive titled “Fun House”, which features Vancouver greats Brad Turner and Bernie Arai with appearances from Conrad Good and Thad Bailey-Mai. “Trio”, David’s latest release, features internationally renowned artists Ari Hoenig and Drew Gress. Prior to joining the team at NYC Guitar School, David taught at the VSO School of Music in Vancouver and at NYU, where he earned his Master’s degree in Jazz Performance. His students have gone on to win prestigious scholarships and attend post secondary education at renowned music conservatories. #guitar #7andup #leadguitar | David B | |||
Olin Clark is a Michigan native and current resident of Brooklyn, NY. As a composer and arranger, Olin’s music has been performed by many ensembles around the United States and abroad. Olin has has played with bands/artists like Etienne Charles’ Creole Soul, Ray Parker, Marcus Elliot, Randy Napoleon, HUSH, and MSU Jazz Orchestra I. He also leads his own group, the Olin Clark trio (or sometimes quartet), who have performed at venues all around The midwest as well as NYC, including regular gigs at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit and Bar Next Door in NYC. Olin also self-released his debut trio album ‘Bright’ in January 2018. Outside of jazz, Olin has played with artists across many different genres including rock, reggae, hip-hop, and R’n’B. He believes all music is connected, and learning about different styles of music is essential to an individuals musical growth. He completed a Master’s in Jazz Performance at Michigan State University, where he also earned his Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies in 2015. #leadguitar #7andup #guitar | Olin | |||
Saturday 01/11/2025 | ||||
Julian Barthold first picked up the guitar at age 11 and almost instantly discovered his passion for music. It was not long thereafter that he came to New York City Guitar School for lessons and Summer Rock Camp, which set him on his path towards interning and now teaching at NYCGS! Julian earned his BA from Sarah Lawrence College, where he studied music composition, theory, history, performance, and some production. Throughout his many years of playing, he has honed his skills in styles including (but not limited to) Rock, Folk, Jazz, Blues, Metal, Indie, Funk, and Experimental. He has performed with many different bands and ensembles over the years and enjoys performing solo as well. Julian is also a songwriter and composer, and believes in teaching the guitar not only in terms of technique, but as a means of broader creative expression. As a teacher, he uses this philosophy to help students build their skills while also recognizing their uniqueness as musicians, whether they are beginners or longtime players. He is open-minded in his approach and is eager to cater to the interests of students while also helping to broaden their musical horizons. Julian is honored to be part of the NYCGS community, and looks forward to helping you achieve your musical goals! #guitar #leadguitar #fingerstyle #12andup | Julian | |||
Eoin O'Mara is a guitarist and composer based in New York City. He began his musical career through the New York City Guitar School at 14, taking a week-long beginners boot camp. From there, he continued playing and practicing classic rock and funk, doing the weekend and summer rock band programs at NYC Guitar School. In high school, he performed at many prestigious venues, such as The Bitter End, Rockwood Music Hall, and Radio City Music Hall. At Beacon High School's music department, he was a teaching assistant in the audio engineering elective, and taught a band of underclassmen, while also playing and performing in many school groups. When Eoin heard Wes Montgomery for the first time, he fell in love with jazz, and was accepted to the jazz program at William Paterson University. There, he's studied and performed with jazz greats such as Bill Charlap, Gene Bertoncini, Russell Malone, Steve LaSpina, Kevin Norton, and many others. He has played at well-known venues like Dizzy's and Birdland, and regularly plays at restaurants and cafes around the New York/New Jersey area. He is also working on his own musical projects, playing in a rock band and a jazz collective, which he composes, performs, and releases music with. Eoin is very excited to return to New York City Guitar School as a teacher, and hope to bring to his students his passion, open-mindedness, and wide musical experiences. #guitar #leadguitar #7andup | Eoin | |||
Kris Wong is a guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and educator currently living in Brooklyn, NY. Kris holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Berklee College of Music, where he had the opportunity to perform for Megadeth, Victor Wooten, and David Davidson, amongst others. He has also worked with producers Aaron Sprinkle (New Found Glory, Anberlin) and Ann Mincieli (Alicia Keys, Jungle Studios). Kris performs and writes with his own band, The Canvas Collective, has toured the country and has performed at venues including The Knitting Factory, House of Yes, Webster Hall, Three Dollar Bill, The Chance Theater and more. Kris is passionate about teaching music and works with students of all ages and abilities. He believes in setting long term and short term goals with his students that will help them understand the fundamentals of playing the guitar while also helping them find their voice. #guitar #leadguitar #bassguitar #7andup | Kris | |||
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. Pete has been teaching at the NYC Guitar School for 3 years and loves helping students of all levels progress on their instrument of choice! He specializes in teaching kids, rock band class and private lessons. His teaching style is largely about helping students delve deeply into the music that interests and motivates them the most. He is patient and friendly and loves teaching as much as he loves music! Here's a song from his band! http://chimneys.bandcamp.com/track/apple-scent #leadguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #guitar #bassguitar | Pete | |||
Austin D’Adamo is a guitarist, bassist and composer from North Carolina. He received his degree in Music Performance at Valencia College in Orlando, FL under the sage tutelage of Orlando jazz guitarist and educator Bob Holtum. Since relocating to NYC in 2017 he has played with a number of local rock and pop acts, pit orchestras, and improvised music groups – and all along the way he has taught and tutored students of all ages and skill levels on guitar, bass, and music theory. Austin is well-versed in many genres including jazz, soul, R&B, classical, rock, pop, and country – if it’s good music, you can’t keep him away from it! You might catch him playing and recording with local acts such as The Newsreels, Rocky Billop, and his own jazz-fusion trio Our Messy Ghost. It is Austin’s belief that his horizons would never have been as broad as they are now if not for music; the guitar taught him patience and acceptance, and it led him to appreciate cultures that he otherwise may have never known. It’s for this reason that he enjoys teaching as much as he enjoys performing – because he loves to see a student’s world get bigger and their love for music grow. #7andup #guitar #bassguitar #leadguitar | Austin | |||
Sunday 01/12/2025 | ||||
Eoin O'Mara is a guitarist and composer based in New York City. He began his musical career through the New York City Guitar School at 14, taking a week-long beginners boot camp. From there, he continued playing and practicing classic rock and funk, doing the weekend and summer rock band programs at NYC Guitar School. In high school, he performed at many prestigious venues, such as The Bitter End, Rockwood Music Hall, and Radio City Music Hall. At Beacon High School's music department, he was a teaching assistant in the audio engineering elective, and taught a band of underclassmen, while also playing and performing in many school groups. When Eoin heard Wes Montgomery for the first time, he fell in love with jazz, and was accepted to the jazz program at William Paterson University. There, he's studied and performed with jazz greats such as Bill Charlap, Gene Bertoncini, Russell Malone, Steve LaSpina, Kevin Norton, and many others. He has played at well-known venues like Dizzy's and Birdland, and regularly plays at restaurants and cafes around the New York/New Jersey area. He is also working on his own musical projects, playing in a rock band and a jazz collective, which he composes, performs, and releases music with. Eoin is very excited to return to New York City Guitar School as a teacher, and hope to bring to his students his passion, open-mindedness, and wide musical experiences. #guitar #leadguitar #7andup | Eoin | |||
Josh Torvi is a Brooklyn based guitarist, composer, and instructor. He spends his time leading his own Jazz groups, preforming with the funk/soul band “The Haveners”, and teaching students of all ages. Josh received his BA in Music from Bard College where he studied with Erica Lindsay, Thurman Barker, and John Esposito. He has received awards such as the Larry McLeod jazz scholarship, the Nesuhi Ertugun scholarship, as well as an outstanding musicianship award at the Berklee Jazz Festival. He has performed at Rockwood Music Hall, The Shrine, and many other venues throughout the northeast. Josh can be found actively engaging in the New York music scene, where he loves to spread positivity and excitement. #bassguitar #ukulele #leadguitar #7andup #guitar | Josh | |||
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. Pete has been teaching at the NYC Guitar School for 3 years and loves helping students of all levels progress on their instrument of choice! He specializes in teaching kids, rock band class and private lessons. His teaching style is largely about helping students delve deeply into the music that interests and motivates them the most. He is patient and friendly and loves teaching as much as he loves music! Here's a song from his band! http://chimneys.bandcamp.com/track/apple-scent #leadguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #guitar #bassguitar | Pete | |||
Monday 01/13/2025 | ||||
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! #bassguitar #leadguitar #fingerstyle #16andup #guitar | Eric T. | |||
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 | Tia VOCALS / GUITAR | |||
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 | George | |||
David was born in Nashville, TN (Go Titans!) and began playing guitar at age 12. He holds a BFA in Jazz Guitar Performance from the New School and also has a strong background in hospitality. David is a patient, caring, and enthusiastic teacher. He is excited to build relationships with his students and to inspire a love and a passion for music in each of them. But most of all, he hopes to help each student achieve their potential both as a musician and as a person. As a guitarist, David is a fluid and adept player who loves shredding over complex harmonies as much as playing washy, wild chord voicings with a ton of effects. He is equally skilled and experienced at playing jazz, rock, fusion, metal, funk, neo-soul, indie, and everything in between. But most of all, David believes a player should “sound good at making others sound good.” In April of 2019, David’s band Light Brand released its first record featuring 7 of David’s original songs. The music is an emotional roller coaster of shredding prog rock that fans of bands like Led Zeppelin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra would definitely appreciate. To listen, please click here . #leadguitar #12andup #guitar | David | |||
An expert in all things rock, Michelangelo brings over 15 years of teaching experience to the Brooklyn Guitar School. A childhood learning the music of rock greats such as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Guns N’ Roses brought him to Berklee College of Music, where he received his BM in Guitar Performance. He loves teaching all styles and levels, specializing in classic rock, pop, heavy metal, and lead guitar. When he’s not working with students, Michelangelo can be seen shredding with NYC based rock heavyweights Thrilldriver. He considers himself extremely lucky to be able to share his love of guitar with his students on a daily basis. #bassguitar #ukulele #leadguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #guitar | Michelangelo | |||
Sean Saville's love for music began as he started attending and eventually organizing local DIY concerts in his hometown of Utica, NY. He later moved to Rocheter, NY, where he earned a degree in Music Business while minoring in and focusing on jazz improvisation. In Rochester, he played a wide variety of gigs from big bands and pit orchestras to rock concerts and benefit fundraisers. Sean is currently pursuing a master's degree in Jazz Performance at NYU where he also teaches guitar lessons via his school's grad-adjunct program. Currently, he performs with Jon and the Projectors (the pop/jazz/R&B crossover project of Jon Weisbrot) and Free Casino (his math rock/punk band). Sean loves teaching and discussing the guitar just as much as he enjoys performing. He is a dedicated guitar instructor who is motivated to help you reach your musical goals. #7andup #guitar #leadguitar #bassteacher | Sean S. | |||
Julian Barthold first picked up the guitar at age 11 and almost instantly discovered his passion for music. It was not long thereafter that he came to New York City Guitar School for lessons and Summer Rock Camp, which set him on his path towards interning and now teaching at NYCGS! Julian earned his BA from Sarah Lawrence College, where he studied music composition, theory, history, performance, and some production. Throughout his many years of playing, he has honed his skills in styles including (but not limited to) Rock, Folk, Jazz, Blues, Metal, Indie, Funk, and Experimental. He has performed with many different bands and ensembles over the years and enjoys performing solo as well. Julian is also a songwriter and composer, and believes in teaching the guitar not only in terms of technique, but as a means of broader creative expression. As a teacher, he uses this philosophy to help students build their skills while also recognizing their uniqueness as musicians, whether they are beginners or longtime players. He is open-minded in his approach and is eager to cater to the interests of students while also helping to broaden their musical horizons. Julian is honored to be part of the NYCGS community, and looks forward to helping you achieve your musical goals! #guitar #leadguitar #fingerstyle #12andup | Julian | |||
Eoin O'Mara is a guitarist and composer based in New York City. He began his musical career through the New York City Guitar School at 14, taking a week-long beginners boot camp. From there, he continued playing and practicing classic rock and funk, doing the weekend and summer rock band programs at NYC Guitar School. In high school, he performed at many prestigious venues, such as The Bitter End, Rockwood Music Hall, and Radio City Music Hall. At Beacon High School's music department, he was a teaching assistant in the audio engineering elective, and taught a band of underclassmen, while also playing and performing in many school groups. When Eoin heard Wes Montgomery for the first time, he fell in love with jazz, and was accepted to the jazz program at William Paterson University. There, he's studied and performed with jazz greats such as Bill Charlap, Gene Bertoncini, Russell Malone, Steve LaSpina, Kevin Norton, and many others. He has played at well-known venues like Dizzy's and Birdland, and regularly plays at restaurants and cafes around the New York/New Jersey area. He is also working on his own musical projects, playing in a rock band and a jazz collective, which he composes, performs, and releases music with. Eoin is very excited to return to New York City Guitar School as a teacher, and hope to bring to his students his passion, open-mindedness, and wide musical experiences. #guitar #leadguitar #7andup | Eoin | |||
Josh Torvi is a Brooklyn based guitarist, composer, and instructor. He spends his time leading his own Jazz groups, preforming with the funk/soul band “The Haveners”, and teaching students of all ages. Josh received his BA in Music from Bard College where he studied with Erica Lindsay, Thurman Barker, and John Esposito. He has received awards such as the Larry McLeod jazz scholarship, the Nesuhi Ertugun scholarship, as well as an outstanding musicianship award at the Berklee Jazz Festival. He has performed at Rockwood Music Hall, The Shrine, and many other venues throughout the northeast. Josh can be found actively engaging in the New York music scene, where he loves to spread positivity and excitement. #bassguitar #ukulele #leadguitar #7andup #guitar | Josh | |||
Olin Clark is a Michigan native and current resident of Brooklyn, NY. As a composer and arranger, Olin’s music has been performed by many ensembles around the United States and abroad. Olin has has played with bands/artists like Etienne Charles’ Creole Soul, Ray Parker, Marcus Elliot, Randy Napoleon, HUSH, and MSU Jazz Orchestra I. He also leads his own group, the Olin Clark trio (or sometimes quartet), who have performed at venues all around The midwest as well as NYC, including regular gigs at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit and Bar Next Door in NYC. Olin also self-released his debut trio album ‘Bright’ in January 2018. Outside of jazz, Olin has played with artists across many different genres including rock, reggae, hip-hop, and R’n’B. He believes all music is connected, and learning about different styles of music is essential to an individuals musical growth. He completed a Master’s in Jazz Performance at Michigan State University, where he also earned his Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies in 2015. #leadguitar #7andup #guitar | Olin | |||
Tuesday 01/14/2025 | ||||
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! #bassguitar #leadguitar #fingerstyle #16andup #guitar | Eric T. | |||
Vinnie has been a full-time musician and teacher since 1995, and is especially patient with adult beginners. He's performed on Broadway as an understudy lead guitarist in the Billy Joel/Twyla Tharp collaborative Moving Out, is currently a regular sub in the pit orchestra of Mamma Mia and has also worked on Jersey Boys. He's been onstage backing Herb Reed's Platters, Marylin Michales, and others, but most weekends, Vin rocks a crowded dance floor with party-rockers the Mulligans and/or '80s tribute act The Ronald Reagans. You might also find him replicating the mesmerizing guitar tones of The Edge with leading tri-state area U2 tribute band U2 Nation. (Yes-3 bands!!!!) Vinnie has penned hundreds of six-string-related articles and is a regular contributor of instructional lessons and transcriptions to Guitar Player and Frets magazines. Five of Vin's lesson columns were chosen for inclusion in Hal Leonard's 2008 publication The Guitar Player Book. At NYC Guitar School, Vinnie's experience in performing, writing and transcribing, have helped him design and teach the Classic Rock, U2, Heavy Metal, Surf Rock, Led Zeppelin, and Intermediate Acoustic Rock courses He also offers guidance to the Adult Rock Band performance ensemble classes. He holds a BS in Jazz and Commercial music from Hofstra and a BA in Musicology from L.I.U. In 2007 Vinnie released his solo acoustic instrumental CD Sketches for Sofia and is currently writing and performing original material with NYCGS's own Genifer Owen. He has also played on recordings by Lloyd United, The Mist, actor Chris Burke and others. Vinnie is a proud user and endorsee of Hughes & Kettner amplifiers. #leadguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #guitar #ukulele #bassguitar | Vinnie | |||
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 | Jaime VOCALS / GUITAR | |||
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 | George | |||
An expert in all things rock, Michelangelo brings over 15 years of teaching experience to the Brooklyn Guitar School. A childhood learning the music of rock greats such as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Guns N’ Roses brought him to Berklee College of Music, where he received his BM in Guitar Performance. He loves teaching all styles and levels, specializing in classic rock, pop, heavy metal, and lead guitar. When he’s not working with students, Michelangelo can be seen shredding with NYC based rock heavyweights Thrilldriver. He considers himself extremely lucky to be able to share his love of guitar with his students on a daily basis. #bassguitar #ukulele #leadguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #guitar | Michelangelo | |||
Sean Saville's love for music began as he started attending and eventually organizing local DIY concerts in his hometown of Utica, NY. He later moved to Rocheter, NY, where he earned a degree in Music Business while minoring in and focusing on jazz improvisation. In Rochester, he played a wide variety of gigs from big bands and pit orchestras to rock concerts and benefit fundraisers. Sean is currently pursuing a master's degree in Jazz Performance at NYU where he also teaches guitar lessons via his school's grad-adjunct program. Currently, he performs with Jon and the Projectors (the pop/jazz/R&B crossover project of Jon Weisbrot) and Free Casino (his math rock/punk band). Sean loves teaching and discussing the guitar just as much as he enjoys performing. He is a dedicated guitar instructor who is motivated to help you reach your musical goals. #7andup #guitar #leadguitar #bassteacher | Sean S. | |||
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 | Emilio | |||
Kris Wong is a guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and educator currently living in Brooklyn, NY. Kris holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Berklee College of Music, where he had the opportunity to perform for Megadeth, Victor Wooten, and David Davidson, amongst others. He has also worked with producers Aaron Sprinkle (New Found Glory, Anberlin) and Ann Mincieli (Alicia Keys, Jungle Studios). Kris performs and writes with his own band, The Canvas Collective, has toured the country and has performed at venues including The Knitting Factory, House of Yes, Webster Hall, Three Dollar Bill, The Chance Theater and more. Kris is passionate about teaching music and works with students of all ages and abilities. He believes in setting long term and short term goals with his students that will help them understand the fundamentals of playing the guitar while also helping them find their voice. #guitar #leadguitar #bassguitar #7andup | Kris | |||
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. Pete has been teaching at the NYC Guitar School for 3 years and loves helping students of all levels progress on their instrument of choice! He specializes in teaching kids, rock band class and private lessons. His teaching style is largely about helping students delve deeply into the music that interests and motivates them the most. He is patient and friendly and loves teaching as much as he loves music! Here's a song from his band! http://chimneys.bandcamp.com/track/apple-scent #leadguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #guitar #bassguitar | Pete | |||
Olin Clark is a Michigan native and current resident of Brooklyn, NY. As a composer and arranger, Olin’s music has been performed by many ensembles around the United States and abroad. Olin has has played with bands/artists like Etienne Charles’ Creole Soul, Ray Parker, Marcus Elliot, Randy Napoleon, HUSH, and MSU Jazz Orchestra I. He also leads his own group, the Olin Clark trio (or sometimes quartet), who have performed at venues all around The midwest as well as NYC, including regular gigs at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit and Bar Next Door in NYC. Olin also self-released his debut trio album ‘Bright’ in January 2018. Outside of jazz, Olin has played with artists across many different genres including rock, reggae, hip-hop, and R’n’B. He believes all music is connected, and learning about different styles of music is essential to an individuals musical growth. He completed a Master’s in Jazz Performance at Michigan State University, where he also earned his Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies in 2015. #leadguitar #7andup #guitar | Olin | |||
Wednesday 01/15/2025 | ||||
Dylan Charles is a singer/songwriter based in New York City. His music runs the gamut from acoustic americana and rock/blues to jazzy soul and electo-pop. Touring nationally as a solo act and as a bandleader, he also co-founded and continues to perform with NYC soul band On The Sun and Arizona-based americana band The Border Crossers. In addition to his own projects, he frequently works with other artists as a multi-instrumentalist sideman, producer, co-writer and studio musician. Dylan has been playing guitar for over 20 years and teaching almost as long. He started working with New York City Guitar School when he moved to NYC in 2012 and is currently the program director for the school’s Rock Band program as well as a teacher at the Midtown and Brooklyn locations. In high school he taught lessons to fellow teens as part of a “Community Resources” program in his home town of Ann Arbor, MI. He frequently played local gigs through the Community High School jazz band program as well as with his own original music projects. He continued to teach, perform and record while studying jazz guitar at University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2006. In 2008 Dylan moved to Bisbee, AZ where he created and coached an after school rock band program at the Bisbee High School and worked as a substitute teacher for the Bisbee elementary, middle and high schools. Dylan also founded a non-profit program called “The Friday Project” when, because of budget cuts, Bisbee Unified School District cut Fridays from the school week. The program provided a wide variety of free workshops to kids and teens that were all taught by local residents in an effort to keep kids engaged in learning and exploring their passions in the absence of a traditional public school structure. Dylan’s positive energy and encouraging teaching style has helped so many students reach their music goals. Call or email us to set up a lesson with Dylan yourself and visit www.dylancharles.com for music, videos and a calendar of his upcoming performances. #leadguitar #fingerstyle #musicproduction #7andup #guitar #ukulele #bassguitar | Dylan | |||
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 | George | |||
David was born in Nashville, TN (Go Titans!) and began playing guitar at age 12. He holds a BFA in Jazz Guitar Performance from the New School and also has a strong background in hospitality. David is a patient, caring, and enthusiastic teacher. He is excited to build relationships with his students and to inspire a love and a passion for music in each of them. But most of all, he hopes to help each student achieve their potential both as a musician and as a person. As a guitarist, David is a fluid and adept player who loves shredding over complex harmonies as much as playing washy, wild chord voicings with a ton of effects. He is equally skilled and experienced at playing jazz, rock, fusion, metal, funk, neo-soul, indie, and everything in between. But most of all, David believes a player should “sound good at making others sound good.” In April of 2019, David’s band Light Brand released its first record featuring 7 of David’s original songs. The music is an emotional roller coaster of shredding prog rock that fans of bands like Led Zeppelin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra would definitely appreciate. To listen, please click here . #leadguitar #12andup #guitar | David | |||
An expert in all things rock, Michelangelo brings over 15 years of teaching experience to the Brooklyn Guitar School. A childhood learning the music of rock greats such as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Guns N’ Roses brought him to Berklee College of Music, where he received his BM in Guitar Performance. He loves teaching all styles and levels, specializing in classic rock, pop, heavy metal, and lead guitar. When he’s not working with students, Michelangelo can be seen shredding with NYC based rock heavyweights Thrilldriver. He considers himself extremely lucky to be able to share his love of guitar with his students on a daily basis. #bassguitar #ukulele #leadguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #guitar | Michelangelo | |||
Sean Saville's love for music began as he started attending and eventually organizing local DIY concerts in his hometown of Utica, NY. He later moved to Rocheter, NY, where he earned a degree in Music Business while minoring in and focusing on jazz improvisation. In Rochester, he played a wide variety of gigs from big bands and pit orchestras to rock concerts and benefit fundraisers. Sean is currently pursuing a master's degree in Jazz Performance at NYU where he also teaches guitar lessons via his school's grad-adjunct program. Currently, he performs with Jon and the Projectors (the pop/jazz/R&B crossover project of Jon Weisbrot) and Free Casino (his math rock/punk band). Sean loves teaching and discussing the guitar just as much as he enjoys performing. He is a dedicated guitar instructor who is motivated to help you reach your musical goals. #7andup #guitar #leadguitar #bassteacher | Sean S. | |||
Julian Barthold first picked up the guitar at age 11 and almost instantly discovered his passion for music. It was not long thereafter that he came to New York City Guitar School for lessons and Summer Rock Camp, which set him on his path towards interning and now teaching at NYCGS! Julian earned his BA from Sarah Lawrence College, where he studied music composition, theory, history, performance, and some production. Throughout his many years of playing, he has honed his skills in styles including (but not limited to) Rock, Folk, Jazz, Blues, Metal, Indie, Funk, and Experimental. He has performed with many different bands and ensembles over the years and enjoys performing solo as well. Julian is also a songwriter and composer, and believes in teaching the guitar not only in terms of technique, but as a means of broader creative expression. As a teacher, he uses this philosophy to help students build their skills while also recognizing their uniqueness as musicians, whether they are beginners or longtime players. He is open-minded in his approach and is eager to cater to the interests of students while also helping to broaden their musical horizons. Julian is honored to be part of the NYCGS community, and looks forward to helping you achieve your musical goals! #guitar #leadguitar #fingerstyle #12andup | Julian | |||
Eoin O'Mara is a guitarist and composer based in New York City. He began his musical career through the New York City Guitar School at 14, taking a week-long beginners boot camp. From there, he continued playing and practicing classic rock and funk, doing the weekend and summer rock band programs at NYC Guitar School. In high school, he performed at many prestigious venues, such as The Bitter End, Rockwood Music Hall, and Radio City Music Hall. At Beacon High School's music department, he was a teaching assistant in the audio engineering elective, and taught a band of underclassmen, while also playing and performing in many school groups. When Eoin heard Wes Montgomery for the first time, he fell in love with jazz, and was accepted to the jazz program at William Paterson University. There, he's studied and performed with jazz greats such as Bill Charlap, Gene Bertoncini, Russell Malone, Steve LaSpina, Kevin Norton, and many others. He has played at well-known venues like Dizzy's and Birdland, and regularly plays at restaurants and cafes around the New York/New Jersey area. He is also working on his own musical projects, playing in a rock band and a jazz collective, which he composes, performs, and releases music with. Eoin is very excited to return to New York City Guitar School as a teacher, and hope to bring to his students his passion, open-mindedness, and wide musical experiences. #guitar #leadguitar #7andup | Eoin | |||
Josh Torvi is a Brooklyn based guitarist, composer, and instructor. He spends his time leading his own Jazz groups, preforming with the funk/soul band “The Haveners”, and teaching students of all ages. Josh received his BA in Music from Bard College where he studied with Erica Lindsay, Thurman Barker, and John Esposito. He has received awards such as the Larry McLeod jazz scholarship, the Nesuhi Ertugun scholarship, as well as an outstanding musicianship award at the Berklee Jazz Festival. He has performed at Rockwood Music Hall, The Shrine, and many other venues throughout the northeast. Josh can be found actively engaging in the New York music scene, where he loves to spread positivity and excitement. #bassguitar #ukulele #leadguitar #7andup #guitar | Josh | |||
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 | Emilio | |||
Kris Wong is a guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and educator currently living in Brooklyn, NY. Kris holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Berklee College of Music, where he had the opportunity to perform for Megadeth, Victor Wooten, and David Davidson, amongst others. He has also worked with producers Aaron Sprinkle (New Found Glory, Anberlin) and Ann Mincieli (Alicia Keys, Jungle Studios). Kris performs and writes with his own band, The Canvas Collective, has toured the country and has performed at venues including The Knitting Factory, House of Yes, Webster Hall, Three Dollar Bill, The Chance Theater and more. Kris is passionate about teaching music and works with students of all ages and abilities. He believes in setting long term and short term goals with his students that will help them understand the fundamentals of playing the guitar while also helping them find their voice. #guitar #leadguitar #bassguitar #7andup | Kris | |||
Anthony Dom is a Brooklyn-born session guitarist and jazz band leader who recently graduated from SUNY Purchase College’s Jazz Program at the Conservatory of Music, where he honed his craft and emerged as a standout talent in the world of straight ahead jazz and bebop. Under the guidance of his mentor, Professor Pasquale Grasso, and other masters such as Jon Faddis and Eric Alexander, Anthony developed a soulful and captivating musical voice. As a session musician, Anthony plays with several bands and artists around the Tri-State area, with a diverse range of genres from punk rock and funk to indie and hip hop. He has performed at NYC venues such as Rockwood Music Hall, Mercury Lounge, Piano's and Merkin Concert hall, to name a few. As a young musician, Anthony studied the piano privately and specialized in classical violin from an early age. He attended Kaufman Music Center's Special Music School where he studied classical violin in a chamber and orchestral setting, music theory and general musicianship. While starting as self-taught on the guitar through high-school, Anthony was accepted to Berklee College of Music as a Guitar Performance major and later transferred to Purchase College to major in Jazz Studies with a minor in Studio Production and Audio Engineering. In his free time from class, Anthony began to teach music in late 2021 with private lessons on guitar and piano. Currently, Anthony maintains a busy gigging schedule with year round lessons in both NYC and Upstate NY. When it comes to teaching, Anthony understands the importance of approaching each student's needs individually and crafting lesson plans that cater to both the student's interests and musical needs. He is passionate and driven to work together with his students to get them to their desired goal regardless of genre or skill level. #guitar #7andup #leadguitar | Anthony D | |||
Austin D’Adamo is a guitarist, bassist and composer from North Carolina. He received his degree in Music Performance at Valencia College in Orlando, FL under the sage tutelage of Orlando jazz guitarist and educator Bob Holtum. Since relocating to NYC in 2017 he has played with a number of local rock and pop acts, pit orchestras, and improvised music groups – and all along the way he has taught and tutored students of all ages and skill levels on guitar, bass, and music theory. Austin is well-versed in many genres including jazz, soul, R&B, classical, rock, pop, and country – if it’s good music, you can’t keep him away from it! You might catch him playing and recording with local acts such as The Newsreels, Rocky Billop, and his own jazz-fusion trio Our Messy Ghost. It is Austin’s belief that his horizons would never have been as broad as they are now if not for music; the guitar taught him patience and acceptance, and it led him to appreciate cultures that he otherwise may have never known. It’s for this reason that he enjoys teaching as much as he enjoys performing – because he loves to see a student’s world get bigger and their love for music grow. #7andup #guitar #bassguitar #leadguitar | Austin | |||
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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! #bassguitar #leadguitar #fingerstyle #16andup #guitar | Eric T. | |||
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 | George | |||
David was born in Nashville, TN (Go Titans!) and began playing guitar at age 12. He holds a BFA in Jazz Guitar Performance from the New School and also has a strong background in hospitality. David is a patient, caring, and enthusiastic teacher. He is excited to build relationships with his students and to inspire a love and a passion for music in each of them. But most of all, he hopes to help each student achieve their potential both as a musician and as a person. As a guitarist, David is a fluid and adept player who loves shredding over complex harmonies as much as playing washy, wild chord voicings with a ton of effects. He is equally skilled and experienced at playing jazz, rock, fusion, metal, funk, neo-soul, indie, and everything in between. But most of all, David believes a player should “sound good at making others sound good.” In April of 2019, David’s band Light Brand released its first record featuring 7 of David’s original songs. The music is an emotional roller coaster of shredding prog rock that fans of bands like Led Zeppelin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra would definitely appreciate. To listen, please click here . #leadguitar #12andup #guitar | David | |||
Sean Saville's love for music began as he started attending and eventually organizing local DIY concerts in his hometown of Utica, NY. He later moved to Rocheter, NY, where he earned a degree in Music Business while minoring in and focusing on jazz improvisation. In Rochester, he played a wide variety of gigs from big bands and pit orchestras to rock concerts and benefit fundraisers. Sean is currently pursuing a master's degree in Jazz Performance at NYU where he also teaches guitar lessons via his school's grad-adjunct program. Currently, he performs with Jon and the Projectors (the pop/jazz/R&B crossover project of Jon Weisbrot) and Free Casino (his math rock/punk band). Sean loves teaching and discussing the guitar just as much as he enjoys performing. He is a dedicated guitar instructor who is motivated to help you reach your musical goals. #7andup #guitar #leadguitar #bassteacher | Sean S. | |||
Julian Barthold first picked up the guitar at age 11 and almost instantly discovered his passion for music. It was not long thereafter that he came to New York City Guitar School for lessons and Summer Rock Camp, which set him on his path towards interning and now teaching at NYCGS! Julian earned his BA from Sarah Lawrence College, where he studied music composition, theory, history, performance, and some production. Throughout his many years of playing, he has honed his skills in styles including (but not limited to) Rock, Folk, Jazz, Blues, Metal, Indie, Funk, and Experimental. He has performed with many different bands and ensembles over the years and enjoys performing solo as well. Julian is also a songwriter and composer, and believes in teaching the guitar not only in terms of technique, but as a means of broader creative expression. As a teacher, he uses this philosophy to help students build their skills while also recognizing their uniqueness as musicians, whether they are beginners or longtime players. He is open-minded in his approach and is eager to cater to the interests of students while also helping to broaden their musical horizons. Julian is honored to be part of the NYCGS community, and looks forward to helping you achieve your musical goals! #guitar #leadguitar #fingerstyle #12andup | Julian | |||
Josh Torvi is a Brooklyn based guitarist, composer, and instructor. He spends his time leading his own Jazz groups, preforming with the funk/soul band “The Haveners”, and teaching students of all ages. Josh received his BA in Music from Bard College where he studied with Erica Lindsay, Thurman Barker, and John Esposito. He has received awards such as the Larry McLeod jazz scholarship, the Nesuhi Ertugun scholarship, as well as an outstanding musicianship award at the Berklee Jazz Festival. He has performed at Rockwood Music Hall, The Shrine, and many other venues throughout the northeast. Josh can be found actively engaging in the New York music scene, where he loves to spread positivity and excitement. #bassguitar #ukulele #leadguitar #7andup #guitar | Josh | |||
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 | Emilio | |||
Anthony Dom is a Brooklyn-born session guitarist and jazz band leader who recently graduated from SUNY Purchase College’s Jazz Program at the Conservatory of Music, where he honed his craft and emerged as a standout talent in the world of straight ahead jazz and bebop. Under the guidance of his mentor, Professor Pasquale Grasso, and other masters such as Jon Faddis and Eric Alexander, Anthony developed a soulful and captivating musical voice. As a session musician, Anthony plays with several bands and artists around the Tri-State area, with a diverse range of genres from punk rock and funk to indie and hip hop. He has performed at NYC venues such as Rockwood Music Hall, Mercury Lounge, Piano's and Merkin Concert hall, to name a few. As a young musician, Anthony studied the piano privately and specialized in classical violin from an early age. He attended Kaufman Music Center's Special Music School where he studied classical violin in a chamber and orchestral setting, music theory and general musicianship. While starting as self-taught on the guitar through high-school, Anthony was accepted to Berklee College of Music as a Guitar Performance major and later transferred to Purchase College to major in Jazz Studies with a minor in Studio Production and Audio Engineering. In his free time from class, Anthony began to teach music in late 2021 with private lessons on guitar and piano. Currently, Anthony maintains a busy gigging schedule with year round lessons in both NYC and Upstate NY. When it comes to teaching, Anthony understands the importance of approaching each student's needs individually and crafting lesson plans that cater to both the student's interests and musical needs. He is passionate and driven to work together with his students to get them to their desired goal regardless of genre or skill level. #guitar #7andup #leadguitar | Anthony D | |||
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. Pete has been teaching at the NYC Guitar School for 3 years and loves helping students of all levels progress on their instrument of choice! He specializes in teaching kids, rock band class and private lessons. His teaching style is largely about helping students delve deeply into the music that interests and motivates them the most. He is patient and friendly and loves teaching as much as he loves music! Here's a song from his band! http://chimneys.bandcamp.com/track/apple-scent #leadguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #guitar #bassguitar | Pete | |||
Brooklyn based jazz guitarist David Blake was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada and is now developing a name for himself in New York’s vibrant jazz community. David has recently released a quintet effort on CellarLive titled “Fun House”, which features Vancouver greats Brad Turner and Bernie Arai with appearances from Conrad Good and Thad Bailey-Mai. “Trio”, David’s latest release, features internationally renowned artists Ari Hoenig and Drew Gress. Prior to joining the team at NYC Guitar School, David taught at the VSO School of Music in Vancouver and at NYU, where he earned his Master’s degree in Jazz Performance. His students have gone on to win prestigious scholarships and attend post secondary education at renowned music conservatories. #guitar #7andup #leadguitar | David B | |||