Tuesday 05/30/2023 | ||||
 Guitarist Jeff McLaughlin is a composer/performer who loves teaching his students. He started playing guitar at age 13 and fell in love with the instrument immediately. Soon after he began learning the solos of Steve Vai, John Petrucci, and Buckethead. He later attended the University of North Florida for Jazz Studies where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree. While working toward his Master of Music degree at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music, Jeff served as an Associate Instructor for IU’s Jazz Department: directing big bands, coaching combos, and teaching music students enrolled in classes and applied guitar lessons. He has appeared across the country including performances at the Indianapolis Jazz Festival, the Ravinia Festival in Chicago, and the Bloomington Jazz Festival where he also presented masterclasses in jazz guitar and group performance. In June of 2011 he was selected along with 14 other young musicians from across the country to participate in the Steans Music Institute at Ravinia where he worked with Curtis Fuller, Rufus Reid, David Baker, and Nathan Davis. His 2011 debut Owl Studios release, Blocks, reached #1 in the Jazz Week Chart-bound rankings and # 11 in the CMJ Jazz airplay rankings. Jeff can be heard around the city playing original music in his own contemporary jazz groups. #ukulele #leadguitar #fingerstyle #guitar #5andup #bassguitar | Jeff M | |||
| 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM | Online | Book | ||
 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 #8andup #guitar #ukulele #bassguitar | Dylan | |||
| 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM | Online | Book | ||
| 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM | Online | Book | ||
 Born and raised in Northern California, Emily discovered her love for music when she began to sing “Old MacDonald Had a Farm” at the top of her lungs on a family bike ride. Her parents took her to her first voice lesson and she instantly fell in love. Emily received her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts from Marymount Manhattan College and has studied voice with diverse and acclaimed teachers in NYC. As a musical theatre actor, she has performed in regional theatres across the United States and toured nationally and internationally. She has also performed new musical theatre, pop, rock and her original music at several NYC music venues such as Joe’s Pub, Rockwood Music Hall and Feinstein’s/54 Below. A lover of music and creativity, a lesson with Emily will be all about discovering the unique connection between your artistic and personal goals. Lessons will be approached from the standpoint that you are a unique individual and storyteller with your own voice and music to share. Bring your positive spirit and let’s make some music! #vocalteacher #ukulele #fingerstyle #3andup #guitar | Emily | |||
 Jarrett Shedd grew up in a musical family where the guitar was used as a common accompaniment to daily life in Amarillo, TX. This same city has been used as inspiration for songs such as “Amarillo by Morning” and “(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66.” He began his formal music education by studying the electric guitar privately with Jerry Thompson. Jarrett later attended Amarillo College under the instruction of Homero Campos, Dr. Jim Laughlin, Dr. Steven Weber, Dr. Beckett, and Dr. Rauscher. While in attendance, he earned an associate’s degree in music, performed in the A/C jazz combo, attended the UNC Greeley Jazz Festival, earned various scholarships, and performed and taught in the Amarillo area. He also appeared on a local TV segment called Art Zone for an original composition, and was selected as first alternate for the Texas all state community college jazz band. Jarrett later attended the University of Texas at Arlington where he earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in jazz studies and received several scholarships and awards. He studied primarily with professors Sam Walker, Tim Ishii, Dan Cavanagh, Ken Edwards, and Brian Mulholland. During his studies at UTA, he performed with the UTA Jazz Orchestra and Dan Burkholder Combo, founded a jazz student organization, wrote for iRockJazz Online and the Shorthorn, and attended an international jazz and youth exchange program in Germany and Hawaii as a student instructor. He was also able to perform with such groups as the American Jazz Composers Orchestra, the Bucket List Jazz Band, and the Gypsy Dragon Slayers, as well as perform at venues such as Arlington’s Levitt Pavilion and the Dallas City Performance Hall He also performed for events such as high school musicals, the Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival, and the UTA Wind Symphony’s performance for guest artist Gunther Schuller. During his academic career, Jarrett was able to study and perform with artists including: Fred Sturm, Joe McCarthy, Johnny Case, Byron Stripling, Matt Harris, Woody Witt, Gunther Schuller, Frederick Sanders, Gale Cruz, Fred Hamilton, Mario Cruz, Gregg Bissonette, Ellis Marsalis Jr., George Stone, Dan Haerle, Jim Riggs, Brian Landrus, Shelley Carrol, Glenn Kostur, Dick Oatts, Adonis Rose, Mike Moreno, Deborah Carter, Ben van den Dungen, Marius Beets, Peter O’Mara, and Hadrian Feraud. Jarrett Shedd resided in South Korea from 2016-2020 where he attended a masterclass with legendary jazz guitarist Mike Moreno and was a finalist in the John Page Guitars “Wild Riffs” online guitar competition hosted by Greg Koch. He also performed regularly with pop, rock, and jazz bands all over the peninsula, in venues such as Daejeon Artist House, The Royal Anchor, Yellow Taxi, JJ’s Bar, Boogie Woogie, and at festivals such as the Jindo Sea Crossing Festival, Daejeon Jazz Festival and Yaesan Apple Festival. During the turbulent year of 2020, Jarrett moved back to his home country, performed at The Drunken Oyster and Crush Wine Bar and Grill, taught students, produced a 20+ hour online guitar course for lernsys.com, and took part in online guitar competitions hosted by Mateus Asato and Tosin Abasi. Since the summer of 2021, Jarrett Shedd has been residing in New York City where he continues to perform and teach. #guitar #leadguitar #fingerstyle #ukulele #4andup #bassguitar | Jarrett | |||
| 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM | Midtown | Book | ||
| 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM | Midtown | Book | ||
 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 | |||
| 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM | Midtown | 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 #8andup #guitar | Josh | |||
| 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM | Online | Book | ||
| 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | Online | Book | ||
Wednesday 05/31/2023 | ||||
| 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 #8andup #guitar #ukulele #bassguitar | Dylan | |||
| 8:00 PM - 8:45 PM | Online | Book | ||
| 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM | Online | Book | ||
 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 #5andup #guitar | Michelangelo | |||
| 9:30 PM - 10:15 PM | Online | Book | ||
| 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM | Online | Book | ||
| 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 | |||
| 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM | Midtown | Book | ||
| 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM | Midtown | Book | ||
 Louie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #5andup #ukulele | Louie | |||
| 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM | Midtown | 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 #8andup #guitar | Josh | |||
| 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM | Midtown | Book | ||
 As a native New Yorker, Sean is a performing musician in multiple bands across the tri-state area. He plays bass in the Avant-Pop act, Diana Lopez, as well as the Rock group, Damn Jackals. Sean’s musical identity has always been defined by his curiosity for different styles. Although his first love is electric bass, Sean has also been playing guitar and drums for over a decade, in diverse genres. He graduated from The University of North Carolina at Asheville in 2015, with a degree in music technology, and has been teaching and performing full time ever since. He loves engaging musically with people of all skill levels. Tailored to each student, Sean’s teaching style is exciting and encouraging, with a focus on technique. Sean also provides tools for improvisation and songwriting as a way for students to foster their own musical voice, and to keep them empowered as creative individuals. Sean’s infectious passion for music might have you down musical alleys you never thought you’d venture. #bassguitar #ukulele #leadguitar #fingerstyle #musicproduction #guitar #5andup | Sean | |||
| 6:45 PM - 7:30 PM | Online | Book | ||
| 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM | Online | Book | ||
Thursday 06/01/2023 | ||||
| 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 #8andup #guitar #ukulele #bassguitar | Dylan | |||
| 7:15 PM - 8:00 PM | Online | Book | ||
| 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM | Online | Book | ||
Born and raised in Northern California, Emily discovered her love for music when she began to sing “Old MacDonald Had a Farm” at the top of her lungs on a family bike ride. Her parents took her to her first voice lesson and she instantly fell in love. Emily received her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts from Marymount Manhattan College and has studied voice with diverse and acclaimed teachers in NYC. As a musical theatre actor, she has performed in regional theatres across the United States and toured nationally and internationally. She has also performed new musical theatre, pop, rock and her original music at several NYC music venues such as Joe’s Pub, Rockwood Music Hall and Feinstein’s/54 Below. A lover of music and creativity, a lesson with Emily will be all about discovering the unique connection between your artistic and personal goals. Lessons will be approached from the standpoint that you are a unique individual and storyteller with your own voice and music to share. Bring your positive spirit and let’s make some music! #vocalteacher #ukulele #fingerstyle #3andup #guitar | Emily | |||
| 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM | Online | Book | ||
| 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM | Online | Book | ||
Louie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #5andup #ukulele | Louie | |||
| 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM | Midtown | 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 #8andup #guitar | Josh | |||
| 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM | Midtown | Book | ||
| 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM | Midtown | Book | ||
As a native New Yorker, Sean is a performing musician in multiple bands across the tri-state area. He plays bass in the Avant-Pop act, Diana Lopez, as well as the Rock group, Damn Jackals. Sean’s musical identity has always been defined by his curiosity for different styles. Although his first love is electric bass, Sean has also been playing guitar and drums for over a decade, in diverse genres. He graduated from The University of North Carolina at Asheville in 2015, with a degree in music technology, and has been teaching and performing full time ever since. He loves engaging musically with people of all skill levels. Tailored to each student, Sean’s teaching style is exciting and encouraging, with a focus on technique. Sean also provides tools for improvisation and songwriting as a way for students to foster their own musical voice, and to keep them empowered as creative individuals. Sean’s infectious passion for music might have you down musical alleys you never thought you’d venture. #bassguitar #ukulele #leadguitar #fingerstyle #musicproduction #guitar #5andup | Sean | |||
| 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM | Online | Book | ||
| 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM | Online | Book | ||
Friday 06/02/2023 | ||||
| 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 #8andup #guitar #ukulele #bassguitar | Dylan | |||
| 7:30 PM - 8:15 PM | Online | Book | ||
| 6:45 PM - 7:30 PM | Online | 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 #9andup #guitar #ukulele #bassguitar | Jaime VOCALS / GUITAR | |||
As a native New Yorker, Sean is a performing musician in multiple bands across the tri-state area. He plays bass in the Avant-Pop act, Diana Lopez, as well as the Rock group, Damn Jackals. Sean’s musical identity has always been defined by his curiosity for different styles. Although his first love is electric bass, Sean has also been playing guitar and drums for over a decade, in diverse genres. He graduated from The University of North Carolina at Asheville in 2015, with a degree in music technology, and has been teaching and performing full time ever since. He loves engaging musically with people of all skill levels. Tailored to each student, Sean’s teaching style is exciting and encouraging, with a focus on technique. Sean also provides tools for improvisation and songwriting as a way for students to foster their own musical voice, and to keep them empowered as creative individuals. Sean’s infectious passion for music might have you down musical alleys you never thought you’d venture. #bassguitar #ukulele #leadguitar #fingerstyle #musicproduction #guitar #5andup | Sean | |||
| 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM | Online | Book | ||
| 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM | Online | Book | ||
Saturday 06/03/2023 | ||||
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 #5andup #guitar | Michelangelo | |||
| 12:45 PM - 1:30 PM | Online | Book | ||
| 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM | Online | Book | ||
Sunday 06/04/2023 | ||||
 Mark Johnson first moved to America from his hometown of London, UK in 2005 as a scholarship student studying guitar and composition at Berklee College of Music. He has since taken up residence in NYC, where he has worked for Interscope records, Atlantic Records, Sony Music, The Oscars, Google, YouTube and Conde Naste. Mark’s professional experience includes everything ranging from local NYC bar gigs to having performed at Madison Square Garden and working on the guitar arrangement for Dave Grohl’s In Memoriam performance at the 88th Academy awards (OSCARS). Mark’s experience covers a diverse range of genres; Rock, Pop, Blues, Singer-Songwriter, Folk, Jazz and Country to name a few. Mark enjoys working with his students to help them reach their goals at their own pace – motivating and challenging them along the way, whilst maintaining a relaxed atmosphere. He is always looking to inspire his students to learn new things and broaden their passion for the instrument. More on Mark at www.marksidneyjohnson.com . #leadguitar #fingerstyle #guitar #12andup #ukulele #bassguitar | Mark | |||
| 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM | Online | Book | ||
| 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM | Online | Book | ||
As a native New Yorker, Sean is a performing musician in multiple bands across the tri-state area. He plays bass in the Avant-Pop act, Diana Lopez, as well as the Rock group, Damn Jackals. Sean’s musical identity has always been defined by his curiosity for different styles. Although his first love is electric bass, Sean has also been playing guitar and drums for over a decade, in diverse genres. He graduated from The University of North Carolina at Asheville in 2015, with a degree in music technology, and has been teaching and performing full time ever since. He loves engaging musically with people of all skill levels. Tailored to each student, Sean’s teaching style is exciting and encouraging, with a focus on technique. Sean also provides tools for improvisation and songwriting as a way for students to foster their own musical voice, and to keep them empowered as creative individuals. Sean’s infectious passion for music might have you down musical alleys you never thought you’d venture. #bassguitar #ukulele #leadguitar #fingerstyle #musicproduction #guitar #5andup | Sean | |||
| 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | Online | Book | ||
| 12:45 PM - 1:30 PM | Online | Book | ||
Monday 06/05/2023 | ||||
| Guitarist Jeff McLaughlin is a composer/performer who loves teaching his students. He started playing guitar at age 13 and fell in love with the instrument immediately. Soon after he began learning the solos of Steve Vai, John Petrucci, and Buckethead. He later attended the University of North Florida for Jazz Studies where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree. While working toward his Master of Music degree at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music, Jeff served as an Associate Instructor for IU’s Jazz Department: directing big bands, coaching combos, and teaching music students enrolled in classes and applied guitar lessons. He has appeared across the country including performances at the Indianapolis Jazz Festival, the Ravinia Festival in Chicago, and the Bloomington Jazz Festival where he also presented masterclasses in jazz guitar and group performance. In June of 2011 he was selected along with 14 other young musicians from across the country to participate in the Steans Music Institute at Ravinia where he worked with Curtis Fuller, Rufus Reid, David Baker, and Nathan Davis. His 2011 debut Owl Studios release, Blocks, reached #1 in the Jazz Week Chart-bound rankings and # 11 in the CMJ Jazz airplay rankings. Jeff can be heard around the city playing original music in his own contemporary jazz groups. #ukulele #leadguitar #fingerstyle #guitar #5andup #bassguitar | Jeff M | |||
| 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM | Online | Book | ||
| 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM | Online | Book | ||
| 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 #8andup #guitar #ukulele #bassguitar | Dylan | |||
| 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM | Online | Book | ||
| 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM | Online | Book | ||
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 #5andup #guitar | Michelangelo | |||
| Mark Johnson first moved to America from his hometown of London, UK in 2005 as a scholarship student studying guitar and composition at Berklee College of Music. He has since taken up residence in NYC, where he has worked for Interscope records, Atlantic Records, Sony Music, The Oscars, Google, YouTube and Conde Naste. Mark’s professional experience includes everything ranging from local NYC bar gigs to having performed at Madison Square Garden and working on the guitar arrangement for Dave Grohl’s In Memoriam performance at the 88th Academy awards (OSCARS). Mark’s experience covers a diverse range of genres; Rock, Pop, Blues, Singer-Songwriter, Folk, Jazz and Country to name a few. Mark enjoys working with his students to help them reach their goals at their own pace – motivating and challenging them along the way, whilst maintaining a relaxed atmosphere. He is always looking to inspire his students to learn new things and broaden their passion for the instrument. More on Mark at www.marksidneyjohnson.com . #leadguitar #fingerstyle #guitar #12andup #ukulele #bassguitar | Mark | |||
| 8:15 PM - 9:00 PM | Online | Book | ||
| 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 | |||
| 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM | Online | Book | ||
| 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM | Online | 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 #8andup #guitar | Josh | |||
| 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM | Midtown | Book | ||
| 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | Midtown | Book | ||
Tuesday 06/06/2023 | ||||
| Guitarist Jeff McLaughlin is a composer/performer who loves teaching his students. He started playing guitar at age 13 and fell in love with the instrument immediately. Soon after he began learning the solos of Steve Vai, John Petrucci, and Buckethead. He later attended the University of North Florida for Jazz Studies where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree. While working toward his Master of Music degree at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music, Jeff served as an Associate Instructor for IU’s Jazz Department: directing big bands, coaching combos, and teaching music students enrolled in classes and applied guitar lessons. He has appeared across the country including performances at the Indianapolis Jazz Festival, the Ravinia Festival in Chicago, and the Bloomington Jazz Festival where he also presented masterclasses in jazz guitar and group performance. In June of 2011 he was selected along with 14 other young musicians from across the country to participate in the Steans Music Institute at Ravinia where he worked with Curtis Fuller, Rufus Reid, David Baker, and Nathan Davis. His 2011 debut Owl Studios release, Blocks, reached #1 in the Jazz Week Chart-bound rankings and # 11 in the CMJ Jazz airplay rankings. Jeff can be heard around the city playing original music in his own contemporary jazz groups. #ukulele #leadguitar #fingerstyle #guitar #5andup #bassguitar | Jeff M | |||
| 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM | Online | Book | ||
| 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 #8andup #guitar #ukulele #bassguitar | Dylan | |||
| 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM | Online | Book | ||
| 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM | Online | Book | ||
| Jarrett Shedd grew up in a musical family where the guitar was used as a common accompaniment to daily life in Amarillo, TX. This same city has been used as inspiration for songs such as “Amarillo by Morning” and “(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66.” He began his formal music education by studying the electric guitar privately with Jerry Thompson. Jarrett later attended Amarillo College under the instruction of Homero Campos, Dr. Jim Laughlin, Dr. Steven Weber, Dr. Beckett, and Dr. Rauscher. While in attendance, he earned an associate’s degree in music, performed in the A/C jazz combo, attended the UNC Greeley Jazz Festival, earned various scholarships, and performed and taught in the Amarillo area. He also appeared on a local TV segment called Art Zone for an original composition, and was selected as first alternate for the Texas all state community college jazz band. Jarrett later attended the University of Texas at Arlington where he earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in jazz studies and received several scholarships and awards. He studied primarily with professors Sam Walker, Tim Ishii, Dan Cavanagh, Ken Edwards, and Brian Mulholland. During his studies at UTA, he performed with the UTA Jazz Orchestra and Dan Burkholder Combo, founded a jazz student organization, wrote for iRockJazz Online and the Shorthorn, and attended an international jazz and youth exchange program in Germany and Hawaii as a student instructor. He was also able to perform with such groups as the American Jazz Composers Orchestra, the Bucket List Jazz Band, and the Gypsy Dragon Slayers, as well as perform at venues such as Arlington’s Levitt Pavilion and the Dallas City Performance Hall He also performed for events such as high school musicals, the Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival, and the UTA Wind Symphony’s performance for guest artist Gunther Schuller. During his academic career, Jarrett was able to study and perform with artists including: Fred Sturm, Joe McCarthy, Johnny Case, Byron Stripling, Matt Harris, Woody Witt, Gunther Schuller, Frederick Sanders, Gale Cruz, Fred Hamilton, Mario Cruz, Gregg Bissonette, Ellis Marsalis Jr., George Stone, Dan Haerle, Jim Riggs, Brian Landrus, Shelley Carrol, Glenn Kostur, Dick Oatts, Adonis Rose, Mike Moreno, Deborah Carter, Ben van den Dungen, Marius Beets, Peter O’Mara, and Hadrian Feraud. Jarrett Shedd resided in South Korea from 2016-2020 where he attended a masterclass with legendary jazz guitarist Mike Moreno and was a finalist in the John Page Guitars “Wild Riffs” online guitar competition hosted by Greg Koch. He also performed regularly with pop, rock, and jazz bands all over the peninsula, in venues such as Daejeon Artist House, The Royal Anchor, Yellow Taxi, JJ’s Bar, Boogie Woogie, and at festivals such as the Jindo Sea Crossing Festival, Daejeon Jazz Festival and Yaesan Apple Festival. During the turbulent year of 2020, Jarrett moved back to his home country, performed at The Drunken Oyster and Crush Wine Bar and Grill, taught students, produced a 20+ hour online guitar course for lernsys.com, and took part in online guitar competitions hosted by Mateus Asato and Tosin Abasi. Since the summer of 2021, Jarrett Shedd has been residing in New York City where he continues to perform and teach. #guitar #leadguitar #fingerstyle #ukulele #4andup #bassguitar | Jarrett | |||
| 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM | Midtown | Book | ||
| 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM | Midtown | Book | ||
| 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 | |||
| 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM | Midtown | 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 #8andup #guitar | Josh | |||
| 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM | Online | Book | ||
| 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | Online | Book | ||
Wednesday 06/07/2023 | ||||
| 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 #8andup #guitar #ukulele #bassguitar | Dylan | |||
| 8:00 PM - 8:45 PM | Online | Book | ||
| 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM | Online | Book | ||
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 #5andup #guitar | Michelangelo | |||
| 9:30 PM - 10:15 PM | Online | Book | ||
| 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM | Online | Book | ||
| 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 | |||
| 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM | Midtown | Book | ||
| 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM | Midtown | Book | ||
Louie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #5andup #ukulele | Louie | |||
| 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM | Midtown | 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 #8andup #guitar | Josh | |||
| 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM | Midtown | Book | ||
| 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM | Midtown | Book | ||
As a native New Yorker, Sean is a performing musician in multiple bands across the tri-state area. He plays bass in the Avant-Pop act, Diana Lopez, as well as the Rock group, Damn Jackals. Sean’s musical identity has always been defined by his curiosity for different styles. Although his first love is electric bass, Sean has also been playing guitar and drums for over a decade, in diverse genres. He graduated from The University of North Carolina at Asheville in 2015, with a degree in music technology, and has been teaching and performing full time ever since. He loves engaging musically with people of all skill levels. Tailored to each student, Sean’s teaching style is exciting and encouraging, with a focus on technique. Sean also provides tools for improvisation and songwriting as a way for students to foster their own musical voice, and to keep them empowered as creative individuals. Sean’s infectious passion for music might have you down musical alleys you never thought you’d venture. #bassguitar #ukulele #leadguitar #fingerstyle #musicproduction #guitar #5andup | Sean | |||
| 6:45 PM - 7:30 PM | Online | Book | ||
| 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM | Online | Book | ||
Thursday 06/08/2023 | ||||
| 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 #8andup #guitar #ukulele #bassguitar | Dylan | |||
| 7:15 PM - 8:00 PM | Online | Book | ||
| 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM | Online | Book | ||
Born and raised in Northern California, Emily discovered her love for music when she began to sing “Old MacDonald Had a Farm” at the top of her lungs on a family bike ride. Her parents took her to her first voice lesson and she instantly fell in love. Emily received her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts from Marymount Manhattan College and has studied voice with diverse and acclaimed teachers in NYC. As a musical theatre actor, she has performed in regional theatres across the United States and toured nationally and internationally. She has also performed new musical theatre, pop, rock and her original music at several NYC music venues such as Joe’s Pub, Rockwood Music Hall and Feinstein’s/54 Below. A lover of music and creativity, a lesson with Emily will be all about discovering the unique connection between your artistic and personal goals. Lessons will be approached from the standpoint that you are a unique individual and storyteller with your own voice and music to share. Bring your positive spirit and let’s make some music! #vocalteacher #ukulele #fingerstyle #3andup #guitar | Emily | |||
| 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM | Online | Book | ||
| 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM | Online | 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 #9andup #guitar #ukulele #bassguitar | Jaime VOCALS / GUITAR | |||
| 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM | Online | Book | ||
| 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | Online | Book | ||
Louie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #5andup #ukulele | Louie | |||
| 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM | Midtown | 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 #8andup #guitar | Josh | |||
| 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM | Midtown | Book | ||
| 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM | Midtown | Book | ||
As a native New Yorker, Sean is a performing musician in multiple bands across the tri-state area. He plays bass in the Avant-Pop act, Diana Lopez, as well as the Rock group, Damn Jackals. Sean’s musical identity has always been defined by his curiosity for different styles. Although his first love is electric bass, Sean has also been playing guitar and drums for over a decade, in diverse genres. He graduated from The University of North Carolina at Asheville in 2015, with a degree in music technology, and has been teaching and performing full time ever since. He loves engaging musically with people of all skill levels. Tailored to each student, Sean’s teaching style is exciting and encouraging, with a focus on technique. Sean also provides tools for improvisation and songwriting as a way for students to foster their own musical voice, and to keep them empowered as creative individuals. Sean’s infectious passion for music might have you down musical alleys you never thought you’d venture. #bassguitar #ukulele #leadguitar #fingerstyle #musicproduction #guitar #5andup | Sean | |||
| 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM | Online | Book | ||
| 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM | Online | Book | ||