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 #7andup #ukulele 

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

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 #7andup #ukulele 

Here's how it works:

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

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

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

Most students graduate from this class after about 8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK!
Prerequisites: You have completed Beginners 1 for Teens or are comfortable with basic open chords and can play along with the graduation video for the Beginner 1 level class.

Brian is passionate about teaching and works with students of all ages and skill levels, helping them build confidence and grow as musicians. His teaching style is both approachable and rigorous, emphasizing practical skills such as rhythm, groove, improvisation, theory, and songwriting. Drawing on his extensive experience as a performer and producer, Brian connects technical concepts with real-world musical applications, ensuring lessons are not only educational but also engaging and fun.

Whether guiding students through their first chords or helping them refine advanced techniques, Brian’s goal is to inspire each individual to develop their unique musical voice. From mastering favorite songs to composing original music, he is committed to helping students achieve their personal musical ambitions.

#7andup #guitar #leadguitar

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

Prerequisites:
None! Just bring your desire to rock!

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 #7andup #ukulele 

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

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

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

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

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

Prerequisites:
None! Just bring your desire to rock!

Mike studied music at the Borough of Manhattan Community College, where he performed in the guitar ensemble and Downbeat Music award-winning jazz ensemble. Through BMCC and Brooklyn Conservatory of Music’s “Music Partners Program”, he’s had the opportunity to work with students as young as four years old and assist professors in teaching college-level guitar classes. He is currently studying at CUNY CCNY.

As a guitar teacher, Mike cares about helping his students discover and develop their own musical voices. Recognizing the guitar as a powerful conduit for language and nonverbal communication, he teaches students of all ages how to express themselves through their instruments — how to become fluent in guitar.

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

Prerequisites:
None! Just bring your desire to rock!

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

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

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

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

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

Mike studied music at the Borough of Manhattan Community College, where he performed in the guitar ensemble and Downbeat Music award-winning jazz ensemble. Through BMCC and Brooklyn Conservatory of Music’s “Music Partners Program”, he’s had the opportunity to work with students as young as four years old and assist professors in teaching college-level guitar classes. He is currently studying at CUNY CCNY.

As a guitar teacher, Mike cares about helping his students discover and develop their own musical voices. Recognizing the guitar as a powerful conduit for language and nonverbal communication, he teaches students of all ages how to express themselves through their instruments — how to become fluent in guitar.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Prerequisites:
None! Just bring your desire to rock!

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

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

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

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

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 #7andup #ukulele 

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

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

Known for his versatile style, he seamlessly navigates between jazz, pop, and R&B genres, making him a sought-after musician in the industry. Tim’s exceptional bass playing has allowed him to perform at prestigious venues such as the historic Catalina’s Jazz Club and Capitol Records in LA. His compositions, which blend traditional jazz elements with contemporary influences, have earned him recognition as a finalist in the ASCAP Young Jazz Composers Award. Tim has played with esteemed artists including Peter Erskine and Eddie Henderson, as well as various pop and R&B musicians. With deep gratitude for the opportunities he has received, Tim Fenton-Edwards humbly pushes the boundaries of multiple genres, continually seeking to inspire and create impactful music.

#7andup #guitar #bassguitar

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

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

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

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

A specialist in fingerstyle guitar, Premtim combines the finesse of classical technique with the raw power of rock. He has performed both as a solo classical guitarist and as a member of various rock bands, seamlessly transitioning between acoustic and electric guitar. His musicianship has earned him recognition in guitar competitions, and he has also served as a jury member at international guitar festivals.

With over a decade of teaching experience, Premtim loves working with students of all ages and skill levels. His lessons emphasize both technical excellence and creative self-expression, helping students find their own voice—whether they're mastering intricate fingerstyle pieces or unleashing epic rock solos.

#guitar #leadguitar #7andup

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

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 #7andup #ukulele 

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

Prerequisites:
None! Just bring your desire to rock!

Known for his versatile style, he seamlessly navigates between jazz, pop, and R&B genres, making him a sought-after musician in the industry. Tim’s exceptional bass playing has allowed him to perform at prestigious venues such as the historic Catalina’s Jazz Club and Capitol Records in LA. His compositions, which blend traditional jazz elements with contemporary influences, have earned him recognition as a finalist in the ASCAP Young Jazz Composers Award. Tim has played with esteemed artists including Peter Erskine and Eddie Henderson, as well as various pop and R&B musicians. With deep gratitude for the opportunities he has received, Tim Fenton-Edwards humbly pushes the boundaries of multiple genres, continually seeking to inspire and create impactful music.

#7andup #guitar #bassguitar

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

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

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

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

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

#bassguitar #leadguitar #fingerstyle #16andup #guitar

A specialist in fingerstyle guitar, Premtim combines the finesse of classical technique with the raw power of rock. He has performed both as a solo classical guitarist and as a member of various rock bands, seamlessly transitioning between acoustic and electric guitar. His musicianship has earned him recognition in guitar competitions, and he has also served as a jury member at international guitar festivals.

With over a decade of teaching experience, Premtim loves working with students of all ages and skill levels. His lessons emphasize both technical excellence and creative self-expression, helping students find their own voice—whether they're mastering intricate fingerstyle pieces or unleashing epic rock solos.

#guitar #leadguitar #7andup

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

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

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

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

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

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

Prerequisites:
None! Just bring your desire to rock!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Prerequisites:
None! Just bring your desire to rock!

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

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

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

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

In the fall of 2023, Elias began studying at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College, where he explored a wide range of musical styles, from the soulful energy of Kirk Franklin to the dynamic grooves of Cory Wong. During his time there, he earned two prestigious Downbeat Awards for Best Community College Blues/Pop/Rock Ensemble and Best Small Vocal Group.

As a guitarist, Elias has performed at iconic New York venues, including Barclays Center, Pianos, the Perelman Performing Arts Center, Ideal Glass Studios, and more.

Elias takes pride in his versatility, mastering a variety of musical styles. He teaches everything from jazz standards and funk grooves to rock riffs and lead guitar techniques, inspiring students to develop their own musical voices.

#guitar #leadguitar #7andup #MIDmon #UEStue #TRIwed #DOWNwed #UWSthu #TRIthu #DOWNthu #UESfri

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

Prerequisites:
None! Just bring your desire to rock!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Here's how it works:

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

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

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

Most students graduate from this class after about 8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK!
Prerequisites: You have completed Beginners 1 for Teens or are comfortable with basic open chords and can play along with the graduation video for the Beginner 1 level class.

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

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

Prerequisites:
None! Just bring your desire to rock!

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

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

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

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

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

Prerequisites:
None! Just bring your desire to rock!

If you've got the basics of lead guitar down and are ready to unlock the full fretboard, this drop-in class is for you. In Level 2, you'll expand beyond a single pentatonic position, learning all five positions of the major and minor pentatonic scales using the CAGED system. You’ll discover how to smoothly connect these shapes, target root notes with octaves, and play with greater rhythmic variety.

You'll also refine your technique with unison bends, harmonics, 16th notes and phrasing while developing your ear to recognize major vs. minor tonal shifts. As you gain confidence, you'll start playing pentatonic scales over chord changes—including open chords—making your solos more musical and dynamic.

Expect lots of hands-on improvisation, real-life examples, and practical licks and exercises in a warm and structured environment.

By the end of this class, you’ll have the fretboard confidence and expanded vocabulary to take your soloing to the next level.

PREREQUISITES: 20+ sessions of Lead Guitar Level 1 or placement based on skill assessment. You should be comfortable with playing single-note riffs and licks, targeting root notes, and improvising within a pentatonic scale. Not sure if you’re ready? Sign up for a private lesson with a lead guitar teacher at NYC Guitar School.

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

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

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

Prerequisites:
None! Just bring your desire to rock!

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

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

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

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

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 #7andup #ukulele 

Samoa is a long time NYCGS student and supports the continuous growth and strong community at NYCGS. She even met her band mates of Audio Apocalypse and Op Ed at the school! By day, she is a toy designer and believes that everything is best approached with a sense of play.

She attributes everything positive in her life to the support of her husband who encouraged her to buy her first guitar at the local music store 12 years ago, and her preschool Little Flowers Montessori education that her mom worked 2 shifts in order to afford, where her big sis would visit and sing to the class.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What’s more fun than singing alone in the shower? Making an even bigger sound with a group! In this Drop-In Group Singing Class, you’ll start with the time-tested basics of good vocal technique: breath support and tone production. And then the fun really begins! While learning to sing contemporary pop, rock, and R&B songs, you’ll develop a stronger, more resonant, more musical voice. You’ll improve your ear for rhythm, learn to harmonize, and improve your stage presence. And best of all, each week you’ll experience the sheer joy of singing together with a group of people, one of the most exhilarating and uplifting experiences on earth. You will emerge a better, happier singer.

Open to anyone 18 & up, no prior voice study required. Optional recommendations: Water bottle & mini-recorder (or smartphone with voice memo function). For secure online registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244.

Lyn uses her knowledge, instincts and warmth to help her students grow, improve their voice and range, interpret songs, and even incorporates meditation, mindfulness and dance/movement into her lessons if requested. She highlights each student's individual gifts and is looking forward to guiding you on your singing journey!

#vocalteacher #7andup

What’s more fun than singing alone in the shower? Making an even bigger sound with a group! In this Drop-In Group Singing Class, you’ll start with the time-tested basics of good vocal technique: breath support and tone production. And then the fun really begins! While learning to sing contemporary pop, rock, and R&B songs, you’ll develop a stronger, more resonant, more musical voice. You’ll improve your ear for rhythm, learn to harmonize, and improve your stage presence. And best of all, each week you’ll experience the sheer joy of singing together with a group of people, one of the most exhilarating and uplifting experiences on earth. You will emerge a better, happier singer.

Open to anyone 18 & up, no prior voice study required. Optional recommendations: Water bottle & mini-recorder (or smartphone with voice memo function). For secure online registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244.

Lyn uses her knowledge, instincts and warmth to help her students grow, improve their voice and range, interpret songs, and even incorporates meditation, mindfulness and dance/movement into her lessons if requested. She highlights each student's individual gifts and is looking forward to guiding you on your singing journey!

#vocalteacher #7andup

What’s more fun than singing alone in the shower? Making an even bigger sound with a group! In this Drop-In Group Singing Class, you’ll start with the time-tested basics of good vocal technique: breath support and tone production. And then the fun really begins! While learning to sing contemporary pop, rock, and R&B songs, you’ll develop a stronger, more resonant, more musical voice. You’ll improve your ear for rhythm, learn to harmonize, and improve your stage presence. And best of all, each week you’ll experience the sheer joy of singing together with a group of people, one of the most exhilarating and uplifting experiences on earth. You will emerge a better, happier singer.

Open to anyone 18 & up, no prior voice study required. Optional recommendations: Water bottle & mini-recorder (or smartphone with voice memo function). For secure online registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244.

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

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

#bassguitar #leadguitar #fingerstyle #16andup #guitar

Participants are encouraged to bring in material (whole or incomplete) and share them with the class for discussion and suggestions. The teacher will have a weekly lesson as well, on music theory, song structure, versification, the creative process, etc. Specific assignments will also be given from time to time. The drop-in format allows participants, both veteran and novice, to enter in on any week. Pull up a chair and join our Circle; you will learn things about the art form and yourself you may never have imagined.

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

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 #7andup #ukulele 

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

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 #7andup #ukulele 

Here's how it works:

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

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

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

Most students graduate from this class after about 8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK!
Prerequisites: You have completed Beginners 1 for Teens or are comfortable with basic open chords and can play along with the graduation video for the Beginner 1 level class.

Brian is passionate about teaching and works with students of all ages and skill levels, helping them build confidence and grow as musicians. His teaching style is both approachable and rigorous, emphasizing practical skills such as rhythm, groove, improvisation, theory, and songwriting. Drawing on his extensive experience as a performer and producer, Brian connects technical concepts with real-world musical applications, ensuring lessons are not only educational but also engaging and fun.

Whether guiding students through their first chords or helping them refine advanced techniques, Brian’s goal is to inspire each individual to develop their unique musical voice. From mastering favorite songs to composing original music, he is committed to helping students achieve their personal musical ambitions.

#7andup #guitar #leadguitar

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

Prerequisites:
None! Just bring your desire to rock!

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 #7andup #ukulele 

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

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

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

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

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

Prerequisites:
None! Just bring your desire to rock!

Mike studied music at the Borough of Manhattan Community College, where he performed in the guitar ensemble and Downbeat Music award-winning jazz ensemble. Through BMCC and Brooklyn Conservatory of Music’s “Music Partners Program”, he’s had the opportunity to work with students as young as four years old and assist professors in teaching college-level guitar classes. He is currently studying at CUNY CCNY.

As a guitar teacher, Mike cares about helping his students discover and develop their own musical voices. Recognizing the guitar as a powerful conduit for language and nonverbal communication, he teaches students of all ages how to express themselves through their instruments — how to become fluent in guitar.

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

Prerequisites:
None! Just bring your desire to rock!

In the fall of 2023, Elias began studying at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College, where he explored a wide range of musical styles, from the soulful energy of Kirk Franklin to the dynamic grooves of Cory Wong. During his time there, he earned two prestigious Downbeat Awards for Best Community College Blues/Pop/Rock Ensemble and Best Small Vocal Group.

As a guitarist, Elias has performed at iconic New York venues, including Barclays Center, Pianos, the Perelman Performing Arts Center, Ideal Glass Studios, and more.

Elias takes pride in his versatility, mastering a variety of musical styles. He teaches everything from jazz standards and funk grooves to rock riffs and lead guitar techniques, inspiring students to develop their own musical voices.

#guitar #leadguitar #7andup #MIDmon #UEStue #TRIwed #DOWNwed #UWSthu #TRIthu #DOWNthu #UESfri

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

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

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

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

Mike studied music at the Borough of Manhattan Community College, where he performed in the guitar ensemble and Downbeat Music award-winning jazz ensemble. Through BMCC and Brooklyn Conservatory of Music’s “Music Partners Program”, he’s had the opportunity to work with students as young as four years old and assist professors in teaching college-level guitar classes. He is currently studying at CUNY CCNY.

As a guitar teacher, Mike cares about helping his students discover and develop their own musical voices. Recognizing the guitar as a powerful conduit for language and nonverbal communication, he teaches students of all ages how to express themselves through their instruments — how to become fluent in guitar.

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

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

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

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

In the fall of 2023, Elias began studying at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College, where he explored a wide range of musical styles, from the soulful energy of Kirk Franklin to the dynamic grooves of Cory Wong. During his time there, he earned two prestigious Downbeat Awards for Best Community College Blues/Pop/Rock Ensemble and Best Small Vocal Group.

As a guitarist, Elias has performed at iconic New York venues, including Barclays Center, Pianos, the Perelman Performing Arts Center, Ideal Glass Studios, and more.

Elias takes pride in his versatility, mastering a variety of musical styles. He teaches everything from jazz standards and funk grooves to rock riffs and lead guitar techniques, inspiring students to develop their own musical voices.

#guitar #leadguitar #7andup #MIDmon #UEStue #TRIwed #DOWNwed #UWSthu #TRIthu #DOWNthu #UESfri

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

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

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

Prerequisites:
None! Just bring your desire to rock!

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

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

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

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

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 #7andup #ukulele 

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

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

Known for his versatile style, he seamlessly navigates between jazz, pop, and R&B genres, making him a sought-after musician in the industry. Tim’s exceptional bass playing has allowed him to perform at prestigious venues such as the historic Catalina’s Jazz Club and Capitol Records in LA. His compositions, which blend traditional jazz elements with contemporary influences, have earned him recognition as a finalist in the ASCAP Young Jazz Composers Award. Tim has played with esteemed artists including Peter Erskine and Eddie Henderson, as well as various pop and R&B musicians. With deep gratitude for the opportunities he has received, Tim Fenton-Edwards humbly pushes the boundaries of multiple genres, continually seeking to inspire and create impactful music.

#7andup #guitar #bassguitar

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

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

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

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

A specialist in fingerstyle guitar, Premtim combines the finesse of classical technique with the raw power of rock. He has performed both as a solo classical guitarist and as a member of various rock bands, seamlessly transitioning between acoustic and electric guitar. His musicianship has earned him recognition in guitar competitions, and he has also served as a jury member at international guitar festivals.

With over a decade of teaching experience, Premtim loves working with students of all ages and skill levels. His lessons emphasize both technical excellence and creative self-expression, helping students find their own voice—whether they're mastering intricate fingerstyle pieces or unleashing epic rock solos.

#guitar #leadguitar #7andup

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

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 #7andup #ukulele 

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

Prerequisites:
None! Just bring your desire to rock!

Known for his versatile style, he seamlessly navigates between jazz, pop, and R&B genres, making him a sought-after musician in the industry. Tim’s exceptional bass playing has allowed him to perform at prestigious venues such as the historic Catalina’s Jazz Club and Capitol Records in LA. His compositions, which blend traditional jazz elements with contemporary influences, have earned him recognition as a finalist in the ASCAP Young Jazz Composers Award. Tim has played with esteemed artists including Peter Erskine and Eddie Henderson, as well as various pop and R&B musicians. With deep gratitude for the opportunities he has received, Tim Fenton-Edwards humbly pushes the boundaries of multiple genres, continually seeking to inspire and create impactful music.

#7andup #guitar #bassguitar

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

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

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

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

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

#bassguitar #leadguitar #fingerstyle #16andup #guitar

A specialist in fingerstyle guitar, Premtim combines the finesse of classical technique with the raw power of rock. He has performed both as a solo classical guitarist and as a member of various rock bands, seamlessly transitioning between acoustic and electric guitar. His musicianship has earned him recognition in guitar competitions, and he has also served as a jury member at international guitar festivals.

With over a decade of teaching experience, Premtim loves working with students of all ages and skill levels. His lessons emphasize both technical excellence and creative self-expression, helping students find their own voice—whether they're mastering intricate fingerstyle pieces or unleashing epic rock solos.

#guitar #leadguitar #7andup

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

Prerequisites:
None! Just bring your desire to rock!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Prerequisites:
None! Just bring your desire to rock!

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

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

Ben started teaching at NYCGS shortly after graduating from college in 2019, and has been here ever since. In addition to recording as a session guitarist, Ben currently plays lead guitar in the indie rock band War Honey. War Honey has been described by A Grrrl’s Two Sound Cents as “hav(ing) blown every other promising young band out of the water,” and “an almost transcendent experience,” by Razorcake Magazine.

The band is currently signed to Handstand Records and have released two extended plays that have both received radio airplay and critical acclaim, and have together accumulated hundreds of thousands of streams. Outside of music, Ben enjoys writing fiction and making zines. He is the author of the books My Birth And Other Regrets and Snailbutter, and over forty published short stories.

Ben believes that the guitar is a creative tool that each person will learn to use a little differently. Whether it’s helping his students learn their favorite songs, play killer lead solos or even create their own music, Ben’s favorite part of teaching is guiding students to reach their own goals.

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

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

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

Prerequisites:
None! Just bring your desire to rock!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ben started teaching at NYCGS shortly after graduating from college in 2019, and has been here ever since. In addition to recording as a session guitarist, Ben currently plays lead guitar in the indie rock band War Honey. War Honey has been described by A Grrrl’s Two Sound Cents as “hav(ing) blown every other promising young band out of the water,” and “an almost transcendent experience,” by Razorcake Magazine.

The band is currently signed to Handstand Records and have released two extended plays that have both received radio airplay and critical acclaim, and have together accumulated hundreds of thousands of streams. Outside of music, Ben enjoys writing fiction and making zines. He is the author of the books My Birth And Other Regrets and Snailbutter, and over forty published short stories.

Ben believes that the guitar is a creative tool that each person will learn to use a little differently. Whether it’s helping his students learn their favorite songs, play killer lead solos or even create their own music, Ben’s favorite part of teaching is guiding students to reach their own goals.

Here's how it works:

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

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

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

Most students graduate from this class after about 8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK!
Prerequisites: You have completed Beginners 1 for Teens or are comfortable with basic open chords and can play along with the graduation video for the Beginner 1 level class.

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

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

Prerequisites:
None! Just bring your desire to rock!

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

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

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

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

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

Prerequisites:
None! Just bring your desire to rock!

If you've got the basics of lead guitar down and are ready to unlock the full fretboard, this drop-in class is for you. In Level 2, you'll expand beyond a single pentatonic position, learning all five positions of the major and minor pentatonic scales using the CAGED system. You’ll discover how to smoothly connect these shapes, target root notes with octaves, and play with greater rhythmic variety.

You'll also refine your technique with unison bends, harmonics, 16th notes and phrasing while developing your ear to recognize major vs. minor tonal shifts. As you gain confidence, you'll start playing pentatonic scales over chord changes—including open chords—making your solos more musical and dynamic.

Expect lots of hands-on improvisation, real-life examples, and practical licks and exercises in a warm and structured environment.

By the end of this class, you’ll have the fretboard confidence and expanded vocabulary to take your soloing to the next level.

PREREQUISITES: 20+ sessions of Lead Guitar Level 1 or placement based on skill assessment. You should be comfortable with playing single-note riffs and licks, targeting root notes, and improvising within a pentatonic scale. Not sure if you’re ready? Sign up for a private lesson with a lead guitar teacher at NYC Guitar School.

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

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

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

Prerequisites:
None! Just bring your desire to rock!

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

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

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

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

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 #7andup #ukulele 

Samoa is a long time NYCGS student and supports the continuous growth and strong community at NYCGS. She even met her band mates of Audio Apocalypse and Op Ed at the school! By day, she is a toy designer and believes that everything is best approached with a sense of play.

She attributes everything positive in her life to the support of her husband who encouraged her to buy her first guitar at the local music store 12 years ago, and her preschool Little Flowers Montessori education that her mom worked 2 shifts in order to afford, where her big sis would visit and sing to the class.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What’s more fun than singing alone in the shower? Making an even bigger sound with a group! In this Drop-In Group Singing Class, you’ll start with the time-tested basics of good vocal technique: breath support and tone production. And then the fun really begins! While learning to sing contemporary pop, rock, and R&B songs, you’ll develop a stronger, more resonant, more musical voice. You’ll improve your ear for rhythm, learn to harmonize, and improve your stage presence. And best of all, each week you’ll experience the sheer joy of singing together with a group of people, one of the most exhilarating and uplifting experiences on earth. You will emerge a better, happier singer.

Open to anyone 18 & up, no prior voice study required. Optional recommendations: Water bottle & mini-recorder (or smartphone with voice memo function). For secure online registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244.

Lyn uses her knowledge, instincts and warmth to help her students grow, improve their voice and range, interpret songs, and even incorporates meditation, mindfulness and dance/movement into her lessons if requested. She highlights each student's individual gifts and is looking forward to guiding you on your singing journey!

#vocalteacher #7andup

What’s more fun than singing alone in the shower? Making an even bigger sound with a group! In this Drop-In Group Singing Class, you’ll start with the time-tested basics of good vocal technique: breath support and tone production. And then the fun really begins! While learning to sing contemporary pop, rock, and R&B songs, you’ll develop a stronger, more resonant, more musical voice. You’ll improve your ear for rhythm, learn to harmonize, and improve your stage presence. And best of all, each week you’ll experience the sheer joy of singing together with a group of people, one of the most exhilarating and uplifting experiences on earth. You will emerge a better, happier singer.

Open to anyone 18 & up, no prior voice study required. Optional recommendations: Water bottle & mini-recorder (or smartphone with voice memo function). For secure online registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244.

Lyn uses her knowledge, instincts and warmth to help her students grow, improve their voice and range, interpret songs, and even incorporates meditation, mindfulness and dance/movement into her lessons if requested. She highlights each student's individual gifts and is looking forward to guiding you on your singing journey!

#vocalteacher #7andup

What’s more fun than singing alone in the shower? Making an even bigger sound with a group! In this Drop-In Group Singing Class, you’ll start with the time-tested basics of good vocal technique: breath support and tone production. And then the fun really begins! While learning to sing contemporary pop, rock, and R&B songs, you’ll develop a stronger, more resonant, more musical voice. You’ll improve your ear for rhythm, learn to harmonize, and improve your stage presence. And best of all, each week you’ll experience the sheer joy of singing together with a group of people, one of the most exhilarating and uplifting experiences on earth. You will emerge a better, happier singer.

Open to anyone 18 & up, no prior voice study required. Optional recommendations: Water bottle & mini-recorder (or smartphone with voice memo function). For secure online registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244.

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

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

#bassguitar #leadguitar #fingerstyle #16andup #guitar

Participants are encouraged to bring in material (whole or incomplete) and share them with the class for discussion and suggestions. The teacher will have a weekly lesson as well, on music theory, song structure, versification, the creative process, etc. Specific assignments will also be given from time to time. The drop-in format allows participants, both veteran and novice, to enter in on any week. Pull up a chair and join our Circle; you will learn things about the art form and yourself you may never have imagined.

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

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

Prerequisites:
None! Just bring your desire to rock!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Prerequisites:
None! Just bring your desire to rock!

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

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

Ben started teaching at NYCGS shortly after graduating from college in 2019, and has been here ever since. In addition to recording as a session guitarist, Ben currently plays lead guitar in the indie rock band War Honey. War Honey has been described by A Grrrl’s Two Sound Cents as “hav(ing) blown every other promising young band out of the water,” and “an almost transcendent experience,” by Razorcake Magazine.

The band is currently signed to Handstand Records and have released two extended plays that have both received radio airplay and critical acclaim, and have together accumulated hundreds of thousands of streams. Outside of music, Ben enjoys writing fiction and making zines. He is the author of the books My Birth And Other Regrets and Snailbutter, and over forty published short stories.

Ben believes that the guitar is a creative tool that each person will learn to use a little differently. Whether it’s helping his students learn their favorite songs, play killer lead solos or even create their own music, Ben’s favorite part of teaching is guiding students to reach their own goals.

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

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

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

Prerequisites:
None! Just bring your desire to rock!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ben started teaching at NYCGS shortly after graduating from college in 2019, and has been here ever since. In addition to recording as a session guitarist, Ben currently plays lead guitar in the indie rock band War Honey. War Honey has been described by A Grrrl’s Two Sound Cents as “hav(ing) blown every other promising young band out of the water,” and “an almost transcendent experience,” by Razorcake Magazine.

The band is currently signed to Handstand Records and have released two extended plays that have both received radio airplay and critical acclaim, and have together accumulated hundreds of thousands of streams. Outside of music, Ben enjoys writing fiction and making zines. He is the author of the books My Birth And Other Regrets and Snailbutter, and over forty published short stories.

Ben believes that the guitar is a creative tool that each person will learn to use a little differently. Whether it’s helping his students learn their favorite songs, play killer lead solos or even create their own music, Ben’s favorite part of teaching is guiding students to reach their own goals.

Here's how it works:

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

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

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

Most students graduate from this class after about 8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK!
Prerequisites: You have completed Beginners 1 for Teens or are comfortable with basic open chords and can play along with the graduation video for the Beginner 1 level class.

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

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

Prerequisites:
None! Just bring your desire to rock!

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

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

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

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

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

Prerequisites:
None! Just bring your desire to rock!

If you've got the basics of lead guitar down and are ready to unlock the full fretboard, this drop-in class is for you. In Level 2, you'll expand beyond a single pentatonic position, learning all five positions of the major and minor pentatonic scales using the CAGED system. You’ll discover how to smoothly connect these shapes, target root notes with octaves, and play with greater rhythmic variety.

You'll also refine your technique with unison bends, harmonics, 16th notes and phrasing while developing your ear to recognize major vs. minor tonal shifts. As you gain confidence, you'll start playing pentatonic scales over chord changes—including open chords—making your solos more musical and dynamic.

Expect lots of hands-on improvisation, real-life examples, and practical licks and exercises in a warm and structured environment.

By the end of this class, you’ll have the fretboard confidence and expanded vocabulary to take your soloing to the next level.

PREREQUISITES: 20+ sessions of Lead Guitar Level 1 or placement based on skill assessment. You should be comfortable with playing single-note riffs and licks, targeting root notes, and improvising within a pentatonic scale. Not sure if you’re ready? Sign up for a private lesson with a lead guitar teacher at NYC Guitar School.

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

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

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

Prerequisites:
None! Just bring your desire to rock!

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

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

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

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

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 #7andup #ukulele