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Monday January 13
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 6: Precision Rhythm for Intermediate Beginners
Louie
View DetailsAbout the Class
In this class you will dramatically advance your guitar technique as you mix and match individual notes and strums with alternate bass patterns, arpeggios, runs, slash chords and more, gaining the capacity to bring multiple voicings and embellishments to your playing. Most students graduate from this class after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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.
LouieLouie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #ukulele
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 5: Strums for Intermediate Beginners
Atlas
View DetailsAbout the Class In this class you will play compelling and complex strumming patterns, as you mix bass notes, palm mutes, scratches, and syncopated 16th notes, becoming a confident and expressive rhythm guitar player. Most students graduate from this class after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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 or are comfortable with basic mixed 8th note and 16th note strumming patterns, rhythm patterns like palm muting and bass strumming and chords including B7, Gadd5, Dm, small barre F, as well as basic open chords.
AtlasAtlas Finch is a New York City based musician, composer, and producer, as well as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer. He has experience performing across a wide range of genres (Blues, Rock, Jazz, Metal, Funk, Disco, Hip Hop), on guitar, bass, keys, and drums. Originally from Minneapolis, he graduated from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a focus on composition, culminating in a thesis project in which he composed, recorded, and produced an album drawing from popular styles of music. He completed his Masters in Music Technology at New York University in 2022, during which he acted as senior engineer in the James L. Dolan recording studio. He currently works and lives in New York City teaching guitar and bass, performing with bands and solo artists, and recording music. Atlas excels at teaching Funk and Rock, as well as improvisation techniques, composition methods, and music theory. He teaches all ages and skill levels, and loves helping students achieve their musical goals at whatever pace works best for them. #guitar #7andup #bassguitar
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| FULL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 3: Guitar For Near Beginners
Tim
View DetailsAbout the Class This class dives into fundamental rhythm concepts to help you play with confidence, tone and expression. Learn bass-strums, palm mutes, scratches and sixteenth notes! Most students graduate from this class after 8-12 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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 or are comfortable with basic open chords and basic strumming patterns.
TimTim Fenton-Edwards is a dedicated bassist, guitarist, and composer based in Brooklyn, New York. In addition to a Master of Music from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Music from Oberlin Conservatory, Tim has over eight years of diverse teaching experience in guitar, bass, and piano. Tim is passionate about making music education enjoyable while instilling a strong foundation in his students. He has worked with students ages 4-80 and strives to tailor his teaching approach to each student’s goals and learning styles. He has prepared students for recitals and juries as well as auditions for USC and UCLA. 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
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| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 2: Strums For Absolute Beginners
Louie
View DetailsAbout the Class If you know your basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, but would like to be able to play entire songs with confidence--and mixed strums--then this is the class for you! You will become comfortable changing between these chords while using mixed strumming patterns, including the incredibly delicious sounding, ubiquitous and useful “basic strum” and “best strum" in the context of inspiring songs by artists like Adele, Bill Withers, Jason Mraz, Ed Sheeran and more. 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 or are comfortable with basic open chords and can play along with the graduation video for the Beginner 1 level class.
LouieLouie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #ukulele
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| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 4: Chords for Intermediate Beginners
Atlas
View DetailsAbout the Class In this class you will acquire a powerful vocabulary of open chords which will give you the skill and knowledge to play thousands of songs, including incorporating the small barre and becoming confident using your pinky. Most students graduate from this class after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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 or are comfortable with basic open chords, basic strumming patterns, and rhythm patterns like palm muting and bass strumming.
AtlasAtlas Finch is a New York City based musician, composer, and producer, as well as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer. He has experience performing across a wide range of genres (Blues, Rock, Jazz, Metal, Funk, Disco, Hip Hop), on guitar, bass, keys, and drums. Originally from Minneapolis, he graduated from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a focus on composition, culminating in a thesis project in which he composed, recorded, and produced an album drawing from popular styles of music. He completed his Masters in Music Technology at New York University in 2022, during which he acted as senior engineer in the James L. Dolan recording studio. He currently works and lives in New York City teaching guitar and bass, performing with bands and solo artists, and recording music. Atlas excels at teaching Funk and Rock, as well as improvisation techniques, composition methods, and music theory. He teaches all ages and skill levels, and loves helping students achieve their musical goals at whatever pace works best for them. #guitar #7andup #bassguitar
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| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners
Tim
View DetailsAbout the Class Absolute and Total Beginners start here! Starting from zero, learn basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, with super broken down step-by-step explanations of chord diagrams, strings and fingers--and real songs by artists like John Legend, Sublime, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and more. Yes, you really can and will learn to play guitar in this class! Here's how it works:
1) Attend class weekly. In every class you'll connect with your classmates, practice new skills step by step, and learn a new and fun song. Guitars are provided in NYC! (Need to miss a session? No problem--make it up with another group session for free or a discounted private lesson.) 2) Practice is easy with comprehensive video tutorials, including this simple 2-minute Level 1 warm-up video. 3) Graduate. Your teacher will let you know when you're ready to move to Level 2—or you can record a video of yourself playing along with that graduation video. Send it to info@nycguitarschool.com so that our NYC Guitar School team can declare a day of celebration and place you in your next 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!
TimTim Fenton-Edwards is a dedicated bassist, guitarist, and composer based in Brooklyn, New York. In addition to a Master of Music from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Music from Oberlin Conservatory, Tim has over eight years of diverse teaching experience in guitar, bass, and piano. Tim is passionate about making music education enjoyable while instilling a strong foundation in his students. He has worked with students ages 4-80 and strives to tailor his teaching approach to each student’s goals and learning styles. He has prepared students for recitals and juries as well as auditions for USC and UCLA. 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
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Tuesday January 14
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| FULL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Rock Ensemble - (Advanced Elective)
Michelangelo
View DetailsAbout the class: Learn the ins and outs of playing and recording your favorite rock songs! This course will cover everything from riffs and power chords to improvisation and blistering leads. We'll break down all aspects of the recording process including multi-tracked guitars, effects, and achieving a slammin' rock mix. All material will then be recorded and mixed by the ensemble! Prerequisites: Open chords, barre chords, 8th and 16th note strumming, minor pentatonic scale. Note: This class involves a lot of recording using an online recording program. **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!**
MichelangeloAn expert in all things rock, Michelangelo brings over 15 years of teaching experience to the Brooklyn Guitar School. A childhood learning the music of rock greats such as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Guns N’ Roses brought him to Berklee College of Music, where he received his BM in Guitar Performance. He loves teaching all styles and levels, specializing in classic rock, pop, heavy metal, and lead guitar. When he’s not working with students, Michelangelo can be seen shredding with NYC based rock heavyweights Thrilldriver. He considers himself extremely lucky to be able to share his love of guitar with his students on a daily basis. #bassguitar #ukulele #leadguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #guitar
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Wednesday January 15
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners
Anthony D
View DetailsAbout the Class Absolute and Total Beginners start here! Starting from zero, learn basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, with super broken down step-by-step explanations of chord diagrams, strings and fingers--and real songs by artists like John Legend, Sublime, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and more. Yes, you really can and will learn to play guitar in this class! Here's how it works:
1) Attend class weekly. In every class you'll connect with your classmates, practice new skills step by step, and learn a new and fun song. Guitars are provided in NYC! (Need to miss a session? No problem--make it up with another group session for free or a discounted private lesson.) 2) Practice is easy with comprehensive video tutorials, including this simple 2-minute Level 1 warm-up video. 3) Graduate. Your teacher will let you know when you're ready to move to Level 2—or you can record a video of yourself playing along with that graduation video. Send it to info@nycguitarschool.com so that our NYC Guitar School team can declare a day of celebration and place you in your next 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!
Anthony DAnthony Dom is a Brooklyn-born session guitarist and jazz band leader who recently graduated from SUNY Purchase College’s Jazz Program at the Conservatory of Music, where he honed his craft and emerged as a standout talent in the world of straight ahead jazz and bebop. Under the guidance of his mentor, Professor Pasquale Grasso, and other masters such as Jon Faddis and Eric Alexander, Anthony developed a soulful and captivating musical voice. As a session musician, Anthony plays with several bands and artists around the Tri-State area, with a diverse range of genres from punk rock and funk to indie and hip hop. He has performed at NYC venues such as Rockwood Music Hall, Mercury Lounge, Piano's and Merkin Concert hall, to name a few. As a young musician, Anthony studied the piano privately and specialized in classical violin from an early age. He attended Kaufman Music Center's Special Music School where he studied classical violin in a chamber and orchestral setting, music theory and general musicianship. While starting as self-taught on the guitar through high-school, Anthony was accepted to Berklee College of Music as a Guitar Performance major and later transferred to Purchase College to major in Jazz Studies with a minor in Studio Production and Audio Engineering. In his free time from class, Anthony began to teach music in late 2021 with private lessons on guitar and piano. Currently, Anthony maintains a busy gigging schedule with year round lessons in both NYC and Upstate NY. When it comes to teaching, Anthony understands the importance of approaching each student's needs individually and crafting lesson plans that cater to both the student's interests and musical needs. He is passionate and driven to work together with his students to get them to their desired goal regardless of genre or skill level. #guitar #7andup #leadguitar
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 2: Strums For Absolute Beginners
Michelangelo
View DetailsAbout the Class If you know your basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, but would like to be able to play entire songs with confidence--and mixed strums--then this is the class for you! You will become comfortable changing between these chords while using mixed strumming patterns, including the incredibly delicious sounding, ubiquitous and useful “basic strum” and “best strum" in the context of inspiring songs by artists like Adele, Bill Withers, Jason Mraz, Ed Sheeran and more. 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 or are comfortable with basic open chords and can play along with the graduation video for the Beginner 1 level class.
MichelangeloAn expert in all things rock, Michelangelo brings over 15 years of teaching experience to the Brooklyn Guitar School. A childhood learning the music of rock greats such as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Guns N’ Roses brought him to Berklee College of Music, where he received his BM in Guitar Performance. He loves teaching all styles and levels, specializing in classic rock, pop, heavy metal, and lead guitar. When he’s not working with students, Michelangelo can be seen shredding with NYC based rock heavyweights Thrilldriver. He considers himself extremely lucky to be able to share his love of guitar with his students on a daily basis. #bassguitar #ukulele #leadguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #guitar
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 7: Master Guitar Moves for Advanced Beginners
Atlas
View DetailsAbout the Class In this class you will expand your guitar capacity, understanding, and skill with riffs, licks, diatonic chord theory, and more as you prepare to move into barre chords, lead guitar and beyond. Most students graduate from this class after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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 & 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.
AtlasAtlas Finch is a New York City based musician, composer, and producer, as well as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer. He has experience performing across a wide range of genres (Blues, Rock, Jazz, Metal, Funk, Disco, Hip Hop), on guitar, bass, keys, and drums. Originally from Minneapolis, he graduated from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a focus on composition, culminating in a thesis project in which he composed, recorded, and produced an album drawing from popular styles of music. He completed his Masters in Music Technology at New York University in 2022, during which he acted as senior engineer in the James L. Dolan recording studio. He currently works and lives in New York City teaching guitar and bass, performing with bands and solo artists, and recording music. Atlas excels at teaching Funk and Rock, as well as improvisation techniques, composition methods, and music theory. He teaches all ages and skill levels, and loves helping students achieve their musical goals at whatever pace works best for them. #guitar #7andup #bassguitar
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| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 9: Barre Chords II for Advanced Beginners
Atlas
View DetailsAbout the Class In this class you will mix and match E and A form barre chords over the entire fretboard and you will deepen your understanding of essential chord progressions. This is the final course in our Beginners series...after this class you are very ready for ensembles, rock bands, lead guitar, and much more in the vast world of guitar. Most students graduate from this class after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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, 6, 7, & 8 or are comfortable with mixed 8th note and 16th note strumming patterns, palm muting, bass strumming, slash chords, arpeggios, bass runs, left hand damping, and switching between different strumming patterns and techniques in rhythm. You are comfortable with various chords including E shaped barre chords (major/minor/7th), 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. 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.
AtlasAtlas Finch is a New York City based musician, composer, and producer, as well as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer. He has experience performing across a wide range of genres (Blues, Rock, Jazz, Metal, Funk, Disco, Hip Hop), on guitar, bass, keys, and drums. Originally from Minneapolis, he graduated from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a focus on composition, culminating in a thesis project in which he composed, recorded, and produced an album drawing from popular styles of music. He completed his Masters in Music Technology at New York University in 2022, during which he acted as senior engineer in the James L. Dolan recording studio. He currently works and lives in New York City teaching guitar and bass, performing with bands and solo artists, and recording music. Atlas excels at teaching Funk and Rock, as well as improvisation techniques, composition methods, and music theory. He teaches all ages and skill levels, and loves helping students achieve their musical goals at whatever pace works best for them. #guitar #7andup #bassguitar
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Saturday January 18
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| ENROLL 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Kids Guitar Club
Louie
View DetailsIn this class, young guitarists take their basic guitar knowledge to the next level by playing individual parts of complete rock and pop songs to create a guitar ensemble. Students will learn mixed strum patterns, riffs, licks, power chords, and more while playing in time with other students. Students learn individual parts to one song per month and play through it in entirety on the last class of the month. To register for this class, students should have graduated from Kids Guitar Level 1 and 2 or be otherwise confident and proficient playing open chords and mixed strum patterns.
LouieLouie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #ukulele
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| ENROLL 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Teen Guitar Ensemble
Louie
View DetailsIn this class, teen guitarists take their knowledge to the next level by playing individual parts of complete rock and pop songs to create a guitar ensemble. Students will learn mixed strum patterns, riffs, licks, power chords, and more while staying in time with other students. Students learn individual parts to one song per month and play through it in entirety on the last class of the month. To register for this class, students should have graduated from Teen Guitar Level 1 and 2 or be otherwise confident and proficient playing open chords and mixed strum patterns. **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!**
LouieLouie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #ukulele
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| ENROLL 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 2 for Teens 12-16 yrs
Brian
View DetailsAbout the Class If you know your basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, but would like to be able to play entire songs with confidence--and mixed strums--then this is the class for you! You will become comfortable changing between these chords while using mixed strumming patterns, including the incredibly delicious sounding, ubiquitous and useful “basic strum” and “best strum" in the context of inspiring songs by artists like Adele, Bill Withers, Jason Mraz, Ed Sheeran and more. 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
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| ENROLL 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners
Louie
View DetailsAbout the Class Absolute and Total Beginners start here! Starting from zero, learn basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, with super broken down step-by-step explanations of chord diagrams, strings and fingers--and real songs by artists like John Legend, Sublime, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and more. Yes, you really can and will learn to play guitar in this class! Here's how it works:
1) Attend class weekly. In every class you'll connect with your classmates, practice new skills step by step, and learn a new and fun song. Guitars are provided in NYC! (Need to miss a session? No problem--make it up with another group session for free or a discounted private lesson.) 2) Practice is easy with comprehensive video tutorials, including this simple 2-minute Level 1 warm-up video. 3) Graduate. Your teacher will let you know when you're ready to move to Level 2—or you can record a video of yourself playing along with that graduation video. Send it to info@nycguitarschool.com so that our NYC Guitar School team can declare a day of celebration and place you in your next 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!
LouieLouie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #ukulele
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| ENROLL 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 1 for Teens 12-16 yrs
Anthony D
View DetailsAbout the Class Absolute and Total Beginners start here! Starting from zero, learn basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, with super broken down step-by-step explanations of chord diagrams, strings and fingers--and real songs by artists like John Legend, Sublime, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and more. Yes, you really can and will learn to play guitar in this class! Here's how it works: 1) Attend class weekly. In every class you'll connect with your classmates, practice new skills step by step, and learn a new and fun song. Guitars are provided in NYC! (Need to miss a session? No problem--make it up with another group session for free or a discounted private lesson.) 2) Practice is easy with comprehensive video tutorials, including this simple 2-minute Level 1 warm-up video. 3) Graduate. Your teacher will let you know when you're ready to move to Level 2—or you can record a video of yourself playing along with that graduation video. Send it to info@nycguitarschool.com so that our NYC Guitar School team can declare a day of celebration and place you in your next 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!
Anthony DAnthony Dom is a Brooklyn-born session guitarist and jazz band leader who recently graduated from SUNY Purchase College’s Jazz Program at the Conservatory of Music, where he honed his craft and emerged as a standout talent in the world of straight ahead jazz and bebop. Under the guidance of his mentor, Professor Pasquale Grasso, and other masters such as Jon Faddis and Eric Alexander, Anthony developed a soulful and captivating musical voice. As a session musician, Anthony plays with several bands and artists around the Tri-State area, with a diverse range of genres from punk rock and funk to indie and hip hop. He has performed at NYC venues such as Rockwood Music Hall, Mercury Lounge, Piano's and Merkin Concert hall, to name a few. As a young musician, Anthony studied the piano privately and specialized in classical violin from an early age. He attended Kaufman Music Center's Special Music School where he studied classical violin in a chamber and orchestral setting, music theory and general musicianship. While starting as self-taught on the guitar through high-school, Anthony was accepted to Berklee College of Music as a Guitar Performance major and later transferred to Purchase College to major in Jazz Studies with a minor in Studio Production and Audio Engineering. In his free time from class, Anthony began to teach music in late 2021 with private lessons on guitar and piano. Currently, Anthony maintains a busy gigging schedule with year round lessons in both NYC and Upstate NY. When it comes to teaching, Anthony understands the importance of approaching each student's needs individually and crafting lesson plans that cater to both the student's interests and musical needs. He is passionate and driven to work together with his students to get them to their desired goal regardless of genre or skill level. #guitar #7andup #leadguitar
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Tuesday January 21
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| FULL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Rock Ensemble - (Advanced Elective)
Michelangelo
View DetailsAbout the class: Learn the ins and outs of playing and recording your favorite rock songs! This course will cover everything from riffs and power chords to improvisation and blistering leads. We'll break down all aspects of the recording process including multi-tracked guitars, effects, and achieving a slammin' rock mix. All material will then be recorded and mixed by the ensemble! Prerequisites: Open chords, barre chords, 8th and 16th note strumming, minor pentatonic scale. Note: This class involves a lot of recording using an online recording program. **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!**
MichelangeloAn expert in all things rock, Michelangelo brings over 15 years of teaching experience to the Brooklyn Guitar School. A childhood learning the music of rock greats such as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Guns N’ Roses brought him to Berklee College of Music, where he received his BM in Guitar Performance. He loves teaching all styles and levels, specializing in classic rock, pop, heavy metal, and lead guitar. When he’s not working with students, Michelangelo can be seen shredding with NYC based rock heavyweights Thrilldriver. He considers himself extremely lucky to be able to share his love of guitar with his students on a daily basis. #bassguitar #ukulele #leadguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #guitar
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Wednesday January 22
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners
Anthony D
View DetailsAbout the Class Absolute and Total Beginners start here! Starting from zero, learn basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, with super broken down step-by-step explanations of chord diagrams, strings and fingers--and real songs by artists like John Legend, Sublime, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and more. Yes, you really can and will learn to play guitar in this class! Here's how it works:
1) Attend class weekly. In every class you'll connect with your classmates, practice new skills step by step, and learn a new and fun song. Guitars are provided in NYC! (Need to miss a session? No problem--make it up with another group session for free or a discounted private lesson.) 2) Practice is easy with comprehensive video tutorials, including this simple 2-minute Level 1 warm-up video. 3) Graduate. Your teacher will let you know when you're ready to move to Level 2—or you can record a video of yourself playing along with that graduation video. Send it to info@nycguitarschool.com so that our NYC Guitar School team can declare a day of celebration and place you in your next 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!
Anthony DAnthony Dom is a Brooklyn-born session guitarist and jazz band leader who recently graduated from SUNY Purchase College’s Jazz Program at the Conservatory of Music, where he honed his craft and emerged as a standout talent in the world of straight ahead jazz and bebop. Under the guidance of his mentor, Professor Pasquale Grasso, and other masters such as Jon Faddis and Eric Alexander, Anthony developed a soulful and captivating musical voice. As a session musician, Anthony plays with several bands and artists around the Tri-State area, with a diverse range of genres from punk rock and funk to indie and hip hop. He has performed at NYC venues such as Rockwood Music Hall, Mercury Lounge, Piano's and Merkin Concert hall, to name a few. As a young musician, Anthony studied the piano privately and specialized in classical violin from an early age. He attended Kaufman Music Center's Special Music School where he studied classical violin in a chamber and orchestral setting, music theory and general musicianship. While starting as self-taught on the guitar through high-school, Anthony was accepted to Berklee College of Music as a Guitar Performance major and later transferred to Purchase College to major in Jazz Studies with a minor in Studio Production and Audio Engineering. In his free time from class, Anthony began to teach music in late 2021 with private lessons on guitar and piano. Currently, Anthony maintains a busy gigging schedule with year round lessons in both NYC and Upstate NY. When it comes to teaching, Anthony understands the importance of approaching each student's needs individually and crafting lesson plans that cater to both the student's interests and musical needs. He is passionate and driven to work together with his students to get them to their desired goal regardless of genre or skill level. #guitar #7andup #leadguitar
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 2: Strums For Absolute Beginners
Michelangelo
View DetailsAbout the Class If you know your basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, but would like to be able to play entire songs with confidence--and mixed strums--then this is the class for you! You will become comfortable changing between these chords while using mixed strumming patterns, including the incredibly delicious sounding, ubiquitous and useful “basic strum” and “best strum" in the context of inspiring songs by artists like Adele, Bill Withers, Jason Mraz, Ed Sheeran and more. 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 or are comfortable with basic open chords and can play along with the graduation video for the Beginner 1 level class.
MichelangeloAn expert in all things rock, Michelangelo brings over 15 years of teaching experience to the Brooklyn Guitar School. A childhood learning the music of rock greats such as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Guns N’ Roses brought him to Berklee College of Music, where he received his BM in Guitar Performance. He loves teaching all styles and levels, specializing in classic rock, pop, heavy metal, and lead guitar. When he’s not working with students, Michelangelo can be seen shredding with NYC based rock heavyweights Thrilldriver. He considers himself extremely lucky to be able to share his love of guitar with his students on a daily basis. #bassguitar #ukulele #leadguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #guitar
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 7: Master Guitar Moves for Advanced Beginners
Atlas
View DetailsAbout the Class In this class you will expand your guitar capacity, understanding, and skill with riffs, licks, diatonic chord theory, and more as you prepare to move into barre chords, lead guitar and beyond. Most students graduate from this class after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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 & 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.
AtlasAtlas Finch is a New York City based musician, composer, and producer, as well as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer. He has experience performing across a wide range of genres (Blues, Rock, Jazz, Metal, Funk, Disco, Hip Hop), on guitar, bass, keys, and drums. Originally from Minneapolis, he graduated from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a focus on composition, culminating in a thesis project in which he composed, recorded, and produced an album drawing from popular styles of music. He completed his Masters in Music Technology at New York University in 2022, during which he acted as senior engineer in the James L. Dolan recording studio. He currently works and lives in New York City teaching guitar and bass, performing with bands and solo artists, and recording music. Atlas excels at teaching Funk and Rock, as well as improvisation techniques, composition methods, and music theory. He teaches all ages and skill levels, and loves helping students achieve their musical goals at whatever pace works best for them. #guitar #7andup #bassguitar
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| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 9: Barre Chords II for Advanced Beginners
Atlas
View DetailsAbout the Class In this class you will mix and match E and A form barre chords over the entire fretboard and you will deepen your understanding of essential chord progressions. This is the final course in our Beginners series...after this class you are very ready for ensembles, rock bands, lead guitar, and much more in the vast world of guitar. Most students graduate from this class after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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, 6, 7, & 8 or are comfortable with mixed 8th note and 16th note strumming patterns, palm muting, bass strumming, slash chords, arpeggios, bass runs, left hand damping, and switching between different strumming patterns and techniques in rhythm. You are comfortable with various chords including E shaped barre chords (major/minor/7th), 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. 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.
AtlasAtlas Finch is a New York City based musician, composer, and producer, as well as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer. He has experience performing across a wide range of genres (Blues, Rock, Jazz, Metal, Funk, Disco, Hip Hop), on guitar, bass, keys, and drums. Originally from Minneapolis, he graduated from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a focus on composition, culminating in a thesis project in which he composed, recorded, and produced an album drawing from popular styles of music. He completed his Masters in Music Technology at New York University in 2022, during which he acted as senior engineer in the James L. Dolan recording studio. He currently works and lives in New York City teaching guitar and bass, performing with bands and solo artists, and recording music. Atlas excels at teaching Funk and Rock, as well as improvisation techniques, composition methods, and music theory. He teaches all ages and skill levels, and loves helping students achieve their musical goals at whatever pace works best for them. #guitar #7andup #bassguitar
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Saturday January 25
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| ENROLL 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Kids Guitar Club
Louie
View DetailsIn this class, young guitarists take their basic guitar knowledge to the next level by playing individual parts of complete rock and pop songs to create a guitar ensemble. Students will learn mixed strum patterns, riffs, licks, power chords, and more while playing in time with other students. Students learn individual parts to one song per month and play through it in entirety on the last class of the month. To register for this class, students should have graduated from Kids Guitar Level 1 and 2 or be otherwise confident and proficient playing open chords and mixed strum patterns.
LouieLouie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #ukulele
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| ENROLL 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Teen Guitar Ensemble
Louie
View DetailsIn this class, teen guitarists take their knowledge to the next level by playing individual parts of complete rock and pop songs to create a guitar ensemble. Students will learn mixed strum patterns, riffs, licks, power chords, and more while staying in time with other students. Students learn individual parts to one song per month and play through it in entirety on the last class of the month. To register for this class, students should have graduated from Teen Guitar Level 1 and 2 or be otherwise confident and proficient playing open chords and mixed strum patterns. **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!**
LouieLouie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #ukulele
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| ENROLL 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 2 for Teens 12-16 yrs
Brian
View DetailsAbout the Class If you know your basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, but would like to be able to play entire songs with confidence--and mixed strums--then this is the class for you! You will become comfortable changing between these chords while using mixed strumming patterns, including the incredibly delicious sounding, ubiquitous and useful “basic strum” and “best strum" in the context of inspiring songs by artists like Adele, Bill Withers, Jason Mraz, Ed Sheeran and more. 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
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| ENROLL 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners
Louie
View DetailsAbout the Class Absolute and Total Beginners start here! Starting from zero, learn basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, with super broken down step-by-step explanations of chord diagrams, strings and fingers--and real songs by artists like John Legend, Sublime, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and more. Yes, you really can and will learn to play guitar in this class! Here's how it works:
1) Attend class weekly. In every class you'll connect with your classmates, practice new skills step by step, and learn a new and fun song. Guitars are provided in NYC! (Need to miss a session? No problem--make it up with another group session for free or a discounted private lesson.) 2) Practice is easy with comprehensive video tutorials, including this simple 2-minute Level 1 warm-up video. 3) Graduate. Your teacher will let you know when you're ready to move to Level 2—or you can record a video of yourself playing along with that graduation video. Send it to info@nycguitarschool.com so that our NYC Guitar School team can declare a day of celebration and place you in your next 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!
LouieLouie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #ukulele
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| ENROLL 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 1 for Teens 12-16 yrs
Anthony D
View DetailsAbout the Class Absolute and Total Beginners start here! Starting from zero, learn basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, with super broken down step-by-step explanations of chord diagrams, strings and fingers--and real songs by artists like John Legend, Sublime, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and more. Yes, you really can and will learn to play guitar in this class! Here's how it works: 1) Attend class weekly. In every class you'll connect with your classmates, practice new skills step by step, and learn a new and fun song. Guitars are provided in NYC! (Need to miss a session? No problem--make it up with another group session for free or a discounted private lesson.) 2) Practice is easy with comprehensive video tutorials, including this simple 2-minute Level 1 warm-up video. 3) Graduate. Your teacher will let you know when you're ready to move to Level 2—or you can record a video of yourself playing along with that graduation video. Send it to info@nycguitarschool.com so that our NYC Guitar School team can declare a day of celebration and place you in your next 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!
Anthony DAnthony Dom is a Brooklyn-born session guitarist and jazz band leader who recently graduated from SUNY Purchase College’s Jazz Program at the Conservatory of Music, where he honed his craft and emerged as a standout talent in the world of straight ahead jazz and bebop. Under the guidance of his mentor, Professor Pasquale Grasso, and other masters such as Jon Faddis and Eric Alexander, Anthony developed a soulful and captivating musical voice. As a session musician, Anthony plays with several bands and artists around the Tri-State area, with a diverse range of genres from punk rock and funk to indie and hip hop. He has performed at NYC venues such as Rockwood Music Hall, Mercury Lounge, Piano's and Merkin Concert hall, to name a few. As a young musician, Anthony studied the piano privately and specialized in classical violin from an early age. He attended Kaufman Music Center's Special Music School where he studied classical violin in a chamber and orchestral setting, music theory and general musicianship. While starting as self-taught on the guitar through high-school, Anthony was accepted to Berklee College of Music as a Guitar Performance major and later transferred to Purchase College to major in Jazz Studies with a minor in Studio Production and Audio Engineering. In his free time from class, Anthony began to teach music in late 2021 with private lessons on guitar and piano. Currently, Anthony maintains a busy gigging schedule with year round lessons in both NYC and Upstate NY. When it comes to teaching, Anthony understands the importance of approaching each student's needs individually and crafting lesson plans that cater to both the student's interests and musical needs. He is passionate and driven to work together with his students to get them to their desired goal regardless of genre or skill level. #guitar #7andup #leadguitar
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Monday January 27
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 6: Precision Rhythm for Intermediate Beginners
Louie
View DetailsAbout the Class
In this class you will dramatically advance your guitar technique as you mix and match individual notes and strums with alternate bass patterns, arpeggios, runs, slash chords and more, gaining the capacity to bring multiple voicings and embellishments to your playing. Most students graduate from this class after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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.
LouieLouie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #ukulele
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 5: Strums for Intermediate Beginners
Atlas
View DetailsAbout the Class In this class you will play compelling and complex strumming patterns, as you mix bass notes, palm mutes, scratches, and syncopated 16th notes, becoming a confident and expressive rhythm guitar player. Most students graduate from this class after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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 or are comfortable with basic mixed 8th note and 16th note strumming patterns, rhythm patterns like palm muting and bass strumming and chords including B7, Gadd5, Dm, small barre F, as well as basic open chords.
AtlasAtlas Finch is a New York City based musician, composer, and producer, as well as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer. He has experience performing across a wide range of genres (Blues, Rock, Jazz, Metal, Funk, Disco, Hip Hop), on guitar, bass, keys, and drums. Originally from Minneapolis, he graduated from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a focus on composition, culminating in a thesis project in which he composed, recorded, and produced an album drawing from popular styles of music. He completed his Masters in Music Technology at New York University in 2022, during which he acted as senior engineer in the James L. Dolan recording studio. He currently works and lives in New York City teaching guitar and bass, performing with bands and solo artists, and recording music. Atlas excels at teaching Funk and Rock, as well as improvisation techniques, composition methods, and music theory. He teaches all ages and skill levels, and loves helping students achieve their musical goals at whatever pace works best for them. #guitar #7andup #bassguitar
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 3: Guitar For Near Beginners
Tim
View DetailsAbout the Class This class dives into fundamental rhythm concepts to help you play with confidence, tone and expression. Learn bass-strums, palm mutes, scratches and sixteenth notes! Most students graduate from this class after 8-12 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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 or are comfortable with basic open chords and basic strumming patterns.
TimTim Fenton-Edwards is a dedicated bassist, guitarist, and composer based in Brooklyn, New York. In addition to a Master of Music from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Music from Oberlin Conservatory, Tim has over eight years of diverse teaching experience in guitar, bass, and piano. Tim is passionate about making music education enjoyable while instilling a strong foundation in his students. He has worked with students ages 4-80 and strives to tailor his teaching approach to each student’s goals and learning styles. He has prepared students for recitals and juries as well as auditions for USC and UCLA. 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
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| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 2: Strums For Absolute Beginners
Louie
View DetailsAbout the Class If you know your basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, but would like to be able to play entire songs with confidence--and mixed strums--then this is the class for you! You will become comfortable changing between these chords while using mixed strumming patterns, including the incredibly delicious sounding, ubiquitous and useful “basic strum” and “best strum" in the context of inspiring songs by artists like Adele, Bill Withers, Jason Mraz, Ed Sheeran and more. 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 or are comfortable with basic open chords and can play along with the graduation video for the Beginner 1 level class.
LouieLouie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #ukulele
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| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 4: Chords for Intermediate Beginners
Atlas
View DetailsAbout the Class In this class you will acquire a powerful vocabulary of open chords which will give you the skill and knowledge to play thousands of songs, including incorporating the small barre and becoming confident using your pinky. Most students graduate from this class after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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 or are comfortable with basic open chords, basic strumming patterns, and rhythm patterns like palm muting and bass strumming.
AtlasAtlas Finch is a New York City based musician, composer, and producer, as well as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer. He has experience performing across a wide range of genres (Blues, Rock, Jazz, Metal, Funk, Disco, Hip Hop), on guitar, bass, keys, and drums. Originally from Minneapolis, he graduated from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a focus on composition, culminating in a thesis project in which he composed, recorded, and produced an album drawing from popular styles of music. He completed his Masters in Music Technology at New York University in 2022, during which he acted as senior engineer in the James L. Dolan recording studio. He currently works and lives in New York City teaching guitar and bass, performing with bands and solo artists, and recording music. Atlas excels at teaching Funk and Rock, as well as improvisation techniques, composition methods, and music theory. He teaches all ages and skill levels, and loves helping students achieve their musical goals at whatever pace works best for them. #guitar #7andup #bassguitar
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| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners
Tim
View DetailsAbout the Class Absolute and Total Beginners start here! Starting from zero, learn basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, with super broken down step-by-step explanations of chord diagrams, strings and fingers--and real songs by artists like John Legend, Sublime, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and more. Yes, you really can and will learn to play guitar in this class! Here's how it works:
1) Attend class weekly. In every class you'll connect with your classmates, practice new skills step by step, and learn a new and fun song. Guitars are provided in NYC! (Need to miss a session? No problem--make it up with another group session for free or a discounted private lesson.) 2) Practice is easy with comprehensive video tutorials, including this simple 2-minute Level 1 warm-up video. 3) Graduate. Your teacher will let you know when you're ready to move to Level 2—or you can record a video of yourself playing along with that graduation video. Send it to info@nycguitarschool.com so that our NYC Guitar School team can declare a day of celebration and place you in your next 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!
TimTim Fenton-Edwards is a dedicated bassist, guitarist, and composer based in Brooklyn, New York. In addition to a Master of Music from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Music from Oberlin Conservatory, Tim has over eight years of diverse teaching experience in guitar, bass, and piano. Tim is passionate about making music education enjoyable while instilling a strong foundation in his students. He has worked with students ages 4-80 and strives to tailor his teaching approach to each student’s goals and learning styles. He has prepared students for recitals and juries as well as auditions for USC and UCLA. 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
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Tuesday January 28
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| FULL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Rock Ensemble - (Advanced Elective)
Michelangelo
View DetailsAbout the class: Learn the ins and outs of playing and recording your favorite rock songs! This course will cover everything from riffs and power chords to improvisation and blistering leads. We'll break down all aspects of the recording process including multi-tracked guitars, effects, and achieving a slammin' rock mix. All material will then be recorded and mixed by the ensemble! Prerequisites: Open chords, barre chords, 8th and 16th note strumming, minor pentatonic scale. Note: This class involves a lot of recording using an online recording program. **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!**
MichelangeloAn expert in all things rock, Michelangelo brings over 15 years of teaching experience to the Brooklyn Guitar School. A childhood learning the music of rock greats such as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Guns N’ Roses brought him to Berklee College of Music, where he received his BM in Guitar Performance. He loves teaching all styles and levels, specializing in classic rock, pop, heavy metal, and lead guitar. When he’s not working with students, Michelangelo can be seen shredding with NYC based rock heavyweights Thrilldriver. He considers himself extremely lucky to be able to share his love of guitar with his students on a daily basis. #bassguitar #ukulele #leadguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #guitar
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Wednesday January 29
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners
Anthony D
View DetailsAbout the Class Absolute and Total Beginners start here! Starting from zero, learn basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, with super broken down step-by-step explanations of chord diagrams, strings and fingers--and real songs by artists like John Legend, Sublime, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and more. Yes, you really can and will learn to play guitar in this class! Here's how it works:
1) Attend class weekly. In every class you'll connect with your classmates, practice new skills step by step, and learn a new and fun song. Guitars are provided in NYC! (Need to miss a session? No problem--make it up with another group session for free or a discounted private lesson.) 2) Practice is easy with comprehensive video tutorials, including this simple 2-minute Level 1 warm-up video. 3) Graduate. Your teacher will let you know when you're ready to move to Level 2—or you can record a video of yourself playing along with that graduation video. Send it to info@nycguitarschool.com so that our NYC Guitar School team can declare a day of celebration and place you in your next 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!
Anthony DAnthony Dom is a Brooklyn-born session guitarist and jazz band leader who recently graduated from SUNY Purchase College’s Jazz Program at the Conservatory of Music, where he honed his craft and emerged as a standout talent in the world of straight ahead jazz and bebop. Under the guidance of his mentor, Professor Pasquale Grasso, and other masters such as Jon Faddis and Eric Alexander, Anthony developed a soulful and captivating musical voice. As a session musician, Anthony plays with several bands and artists around the Tri-State area, with a diverse range of genres from punk rock and funk to indie and hip hop. He has performed at NYC venues such as Rockwood Music Hall, Mercury Lounge, Piano's and Merkin Concert hall, to name a few. As a young musician, Anthony studied the piano privately and specialized in classical violin from an early age. He attended Kaufman Music Center's Special Music School where he studied classical violin in a chamber and orchestral setting, music theory and general musicianship. While starting as self-taught on the guitar through high-school, Anthony was accepted to Berklee College of Music as a Guitar Performance major and later transferred to Purchase College to major in Jazz Studies with a minor in Studio Production and Audio Engineering. In his free time from class, Anthony began to teach music in late 2021 with private lessons on guitar and piano. Currently, Anthony maintains a busy gigging schedule with year round lessons in both NYC and Upstate NY. When it comes to teaching, Anthony understands the importance of approaching each student's needs individually and crafting lesson plans that cater to both the student's interests and musical needs. He is passionate and driven to work together with his students to get them to their desired goal regardless of genre or skill level. #guitar #7andup #leadguitar
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 2: Strums For Absolute Beginners
Michelangelo
View DetailsAbout the Class If you know your basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, but would like to be able to play entire songs with confidence--and mixed strums--then this is the class for you! You will become comfortable changing between these chords while using mixed strumming patterns, including the incredibly delicious sounding, ubiquitous and useful “basic strum” and “best strum" in the context of inspiring songs by artists like Adele, Bill Withers, Jason Mraz, Ed Sheeran and more. 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 or are comfortable with basic open chords and can play along with the graduation video for the Beginner 1 level class.
MichelangeloAn expert in all things rock, Michelangelo brings over 15 years of teaching experience to the Brooklyn Guitar School. A childhood learning the music of rock greats such as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Guns N’ Roses brought him to Berklee College of Music, where he received his BM in Guitar Performance. He loves teaching all styles and levels, specializing in classic rock, pop, heavy metal, and lead guitar. When he’s not working with students, Michelangelo can be seen shredding with NYC based rock heavyweights Thrilldriver. He considers himself extremely lucky to be able to share his love of guitar with his students on a daily basis. #bassguitar #ukulele #leadguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #guitar
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 7: Master Guitar Moves for Advanced Beginners
Atlas
View DetailsAbout the Class In this class you will expand your guitar capacity, understanding, and skill with riffs, licks, diatonic chord theory, and more as you prepare to move into barre chords, lead guitar and beyond. Most students graduate from this class after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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 & 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.
AtlasAtlas Finch is a New York City based musician, composer, and producer, as well as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer. He has experience performing across a wide range of genres (Blues, Rock, Jazz, Metal, Funk, Disco, Hip Hop), on guitar, bass, keys, and drums. Originally from Minneapolis, he graduated from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a focus on composition, culminating in a thesis project in which he composed, recorded, and produced an album drawing from popular styles of music. He completed his Masters in Music Technology at New York University in 2022, during which he acted as senior engineer in the James L. Dolan recording studio. He currently works and lives in New York City teaching guitar and bass, performing with bands and solo artists, and recording music. Atlas excels at teaching Funk and Rock, as well as improvisation techniques, composition methods, and music theory. He teaches all ages and skill levels, and loves helping students achieve their musical goals at whatever pace works best for them. #guitar #7andup #bassguitar
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| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 9: Barre Chords II for Advanced Beginners
Atlas
View DetailsAbout the Class In this class you will mix and match E and A form barre chords over the entire fretboard and you will deepen your understanding of essential chord progressions. This is the final course in our Beginners series...after this class you are very ready for ensembles, rock bands, lead guitar, and much more in the vast world of guitar. Most students graduate from this class after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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, 6, 7, & 8 or are comfortable with mixed 8th note and 16th note strumming patterns, palm muting, bass strumming, slash chords, arpeggios, bass runs, left hand damping, and switching between different strumming patterns and techniques in rhythm. You are comfortable with various chords including E shaped barre chords (major/minor/7th), 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. 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.
AtlasAtlas Finch is a New York City based musician, composer, and producer, as well as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer. He has experience performing across a wide range of genres (Blues, Rock, Jazz, Metal, Funk, Disco, Hip Hop), on guitar, bass, keys, and drums. Originally from Minneapolis, he graduated from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a focus on composition, culminating in a thesis project in which he composed, recorded, and produced an album drawing from popular styles of music. He completed his Masters in Music Technology at New York University in 2022, during which he acted as senior engineer in the James L. Dolan recording studio. He currently works and lives in New York City teaching guitar and bass, performing with bands and solo artists, and recording music. Atlas excels at teaching Funk and Rock, as well as improvisation techniques, composition methods, and music theory. He teaches all ages and skill levels, and loves helping students achieve their musical goals at whatever pace works best for them. #guitar #7andup #bassguitar
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Saturday February 1
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| ENROLL 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Kids Guitar Club
Louie
View DetailsIn this class, young guitarists take their basic guitar knowledge to the next level by playing individual parts of complete rock and pop songs to create a guitar ensemble. Students will learn mixed strum patterns, riffs, licks, power chords, and more while playing in time with other students. Students learn individual parts to one song per month and play through it in entirety on the last class of the month. To register for this class, students should have graduated from Kids Guitar Level 1 and 2 or be otherwise confident and proficient playing open chords and mixed strum patterns.
LouieLouie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #ukulele
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| ENROLL 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Teen Guitar Ensemble
Louie
View DetailsIn this class, teen guitarists take their knowledge to the next level by playing individual parts of complete rock and pop songs to create a guitar ensemble. Students will learn mixed strum patterns, riffs, licks, power chords, and more while staying in time with other students. Students learn individual parts to one song per month and play through it in entirety on the last class of the month. To register for this class, students should have graduated from Teen Guitar Level 1 and 2 or be otherwise confident and proficient playing open chords and mixed strum patterns. **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!**
LouieLouie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #ukulele
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| ENROLL 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 2 for Teens 12-16 yrs
Brian
View DetailsAbout the Class If you know your basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, but would like to be able to play entire songs with confidence--and mixed strums--then this is the class for you! You will become comfortable changing between these chords while using mixed strumming patterns, including the incredibly delicious sounding, ubiquitous and useful “basic strum” and “best strum" in the context of inspiring songs by artists like Adele, Bill Withers, Jason Mraz, Ed Sheeran and more. 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
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| ENROLL 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners
Louie
View DetailsAbout the Class Absolute and Total Beginners start here! Starting from zero, learn basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, with super broken down step-by-step explanations of chord diagrams, strings and fingers--and real songs by artists like John Legend, Sublime, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and more. Yes, you really can and will learn to play guitar in this class! Here's how it works:
1) Attend class weekly. In every class you'll connect with your classmates, practice new skills step by step, and learn a new and fun song. Guitars are provided in NYC! (Need to miss a session? No problem--make it up with another group session for free or a discounted private lesson.) 2) Practice is easy with comprehensive video tutorials, including this simple 2-minute Level 1 warm-up video. 3) Graduate. Your teacher will let you know when you're ready to move to Level 2—or you can record a video of yourself playing along with that graduation video. Send it to info@nycguitarschool.com so that our NYC Guitar School team can declare a day of celebration and place you in your next 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!
LouieLouie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #ukulele
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| ENROLL 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 1 for Teens 12-16 yrs
Anthony D
View DetailsAbout the Class Absolute and Total Beginners start here! Starting from zero, learn basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, with super broken down step-by-step explanations of chord diagrams, strings and fingers--and real songs by artists like John Legend, Sublime, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and more. Yes, you really can and will learn to play guitar in this class! Here's how it works: 1) Attend class weekly. In every class you'll connect with your classmates, practice new skills step by step, and learn a new and fun song. Guitars are provided in NYC! (Need to miss a session? No problem--make it up with another group session for free or a discounted private lesson.) 2) Practice is easy with comprehensive video tutorials, including this simple 2-minute Level 1 warm-up video. 3) Graduate. Your teacher will let you know when you're ready to move to Level 2—or you can record a video of yourself playing along with that graduation video. Send it to info@nycguitarschool.com so that our NYC Guitar School team can declare a day of celebration and place you in your next 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!
Anthony DAnthony Dom is a Brooklyn-born session guitarist and jazz band leader who recently graduated from SUNY Purchase College’s Jazz Program at the Conservatory of Music, where he honed his craft and emerged as a standout talent in the world of straight ahead jazz and bebop. Under the guidance of his mentor, Professor Pasquale Grasso, and other masters such as Jon Faddis and Eric Alexander, Anthony developed a soulful and captivating musical voice. As a session musician, Anthony plays with several bands and artists around the Tri-State area, with a diverse range of genres from punk rock and funk to indie and hip hop. He has performed at NYC venues such as Rockwood Music Hall, Mercury Lounge, Piano's and Merkin Concert hall, to name a few. As a young musician, Anthony studied the piano privately and specialized in classical violin from an early age. He attended Kaufman Music Center's Special Music School where he studied classical violin in a chamber and orchestral setting, music theory and general musicianship. While starting as self-taught on the guitar through high-school, Anthony was accepted to Berklee College of Music as a Guitar Performance major and later transferred to Purchase College to major in Jazz Studies with a minor in Studio Production and Audio Engineering. In his free time from class, Anthony began to teach music in late 2021 with private lessons on guitar and piano. Currently, Anthony maintains a busy gigging schedule with year round lessons in both NYC and Upstate NY. When it comes to teaching, Anthony understands the importance of approaching each student's needs individually and crafting lesson plans that cater to both the student's interests and musical needs. He is passionate and driven to work together with his students to get them to their desired goal regardless of genre or skill level. #guitar #7andup #leadguitar
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Monday February 3
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 6: Precision Rhythm for Intermediate Beginners
Louie
View DetailsAbout the Class
In this class you will dramatically advance your guitar technique as you mix and match individual notes and strums with alternate bass patterns, arpeggios, runs, slash chords and more, gaining the capacity to bring multiple voicings and embellishments to your playing. Most students graduate from this class after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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.
LouieLouie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #ukulele
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 5: Strums for Intermediate Beginners
Atlas
View DetailsAbout the Class In this class you will play compelling and complex strumming patterns, as you mix bass notes, palm mutes, scratches, and syncopated 16th notes, becoming a confident and expressive rhythm guitar player. Most students graduate from this class after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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 or are comfortable with basic mixed 8th note and 16th note strumming patterns, rhythm patterns like palm muting and bass strumming and chords including B7, Gadd5, Dm, small barre F, as well as basic open chords.
AtlasAtlas Finch is a New York City based musician, composer, and producer, as well as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer. He has experience performing across a wide range of genres (Blues, Rock, Jazz, Metal, Funk, Disco, Hip Hop), on guitar, bass, keys, and drums. Originally from Minneapolis, he graduated from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a focus on composition, culminating in a thesis project in which he composed, recorded, and produced an album drawing from popular styles of music. He completed his Masters in Music Technology at New York University in 2022, during which he acted as senior engineer in the James L. Dolan recording studio. He currently works and lives in New York City teaching guitar and bass, performing with bands and solo artists, and recording music. Atlas excels at teaching Funk and Rock, as well as improvisation techniques, composition methods, and music theory. He teaches all ages and skill levels, and loves helping students achieve their musical goals at whatever pace works best for them. #guitar #7andup #bassguitar
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 3: Guitar For Near Beginners
Tim
View DetailsAbout the Class This class dives into fundamental rhythm concepts to help you play with confidence, tone and expression. Learn bass-strums, palm mutes, scratches and sixteenth notes! Most students graduate from this class after 8-12 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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 or are comfortable with basic open chords and basic strumming patterns.
TimTim Fenton-Edwards is a dedicated bassist, guitarist, and composer based in Brooklyn, New York. In addition to a Master of Music from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Music from Oberlin Conservatory, Tim has over eight years of diverse teaching experience in guitar, bass, and piano. Tim is passionate about making music education enjoyable while instilling a strong foundation in his students. He has worked with students ages 4-80 and strives to tailor his teaching approach to each student’s goals and learning styles. He has prepared students for recitals and juries as well as auditions for USC and UCLA. 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
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| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 2: Strums For Absolute Beginners
Louie
View DetailsAbout the Class If you know your basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, but would like to be able to play entire songs with confidence--and mixed strums--then this is the class for you! You will become comfortable changing between these chords while using mixed strumming patterns, including the incredibly delicious sounding, ubiquitous and useful “basic strum” and “best strum" in the context of inspiring songs by artists like Adele, Bill Withers, Jason Mraz, Ed Sheeran and more. 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 or are comfortable with basic open chords and can play along with the graduation video for the Beginner 1 level class.
LouieLouie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #ukulele
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| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 4: Chords for Intermediate Beginners
Atlas
View DetailsAbout the Class In this class you will acquire a powerful vocabulary of open chords which will give you the skill and knowledge to play thousands of songs, including incorporating the small barre and becoming confident using your pinky. Most students graduate from this class after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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 or are comfortable with basic open chords, basic strumming patterns, and rhythm patterns like palm muting and bass strumming.
AtlasAtlas Finch is a New York City based musician, composer, and producer, as well as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer. He has experience performing across a wide range of genres (Blues, Rock, Jazz, Metal, Funk, Disco, Hip Hop), on guitar, bass, keys, and drums. Originally from Minneapolis, he graduated from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a focus on composition, culminating in a thesis project in which he composed, recorded, and produced an album drawing from popular styles of music. He completed his Masters in Music Technology at New York University in 2022, during which he acted as senior engineer in the James L. Dolan recording studio. He currently works and lives in New York City teaching guitar and bass, performing with bands and solo artists, and recording music. Atlas excels at teaching Funk and Rock, as well as improvisation techniques, composition methods, and music theory. He teaches all ages and skill levels, and loves helping students achieve their musical goals at whatever pace works best for them. #guitar #7andup #bassguitar
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| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners
Tim
View DetailsAbout the Class Absolute and Total Beginners start here! Starting from zero, learn basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, with super broken down step-by-step explanations of chord diagrams, strings and fingers--and real songs by artists like John Legend, Sublime, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and more. Yes, you really can and will learn to play guitar in this class! Here's how it works:
1) Attend class weekly. In every class you'll connect with your classmates, practice new skills step by step, and learn a new and fun song. Guitars are provided in NYC! (Need to miss a session? No problem--make it up with another group session for free or a discounted private lesson.) 2) Practice is easy with comprehensive video tutorials, including this simple 2-minute Level 1 warm-up video. 3) Graduate. Your teacher will let you know when you're ready to move to Level 2—or you can record a video of yourself playing along with that graduation video. Send it to info@nycguitarschool.com so that our NYC Guitar School team can declare a day of celebration and place you in your next 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!
TimTim Fenton-Edwards is a dedicated bassist, guitarist, and composer based in Brooklyn, New York. In addition to a Master of Music from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Music from Oberlin Conservatory, Tim has over eight years of diverse teaching experience in guitar, bass, and piano. Tim is passionate about making music education enjoyable while instilling a strong foundation in his students. He has worked with students ages 4-80 and strives to tailor his teaching approach to each student’s goals and learning styles. He has prepared students for recitals and juries as well as auditions for USC and UCLA. 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
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Tuesday February 4
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| FULL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Rock Ensemble - (Advanced Elective)
Michelangelo
View DetailsAbout the class: Learn the ins and outs of playing and recording your favorite rock songs! This course will cover everything from riffs and power chords to improvisation and blistering leads. We'll break down all aspects of the recording process including multi-tracked guitars, effects, and achieving a slammin' rock mix. All material will then be recorded and mixed by the ensemble! Prerequisites: Open chords, barre chords, 8th and 16th note strumming, minor pentatonic scale. Note: This class involves a lot of recording using an online recording program. **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!**
MichelangeloAn expert in all things rock, Michelangelo brings over 15 years of teaching experience to the Brooklyn Guitar School. A childhood learning the music of rock greats such as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Guns N’ Roses brought him to Berklee College of Music, where he received his BM in Guitar Performance. He loves teaching all styles and levels, specializing in classic rock, pop, heavy metal, and lead guitar. When he’s not working with students, Michelangelo can be seen shredding with NYC based rock heavyweights Thrilldriver. He considers himself extremely lucky to be able to share his love of guitar with his students on a daily basis. #bassguitar #ukulele #leadguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #guitar
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Wednesday February 5
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners
Anthony D
View DetailsAbout the Class Absolute and Total Beginners start here! Starting from zero, learn basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, with super broken down step-by-step explanations of chord diagrams, strings and fingers--and real songs by artists like John Legend, Sublime, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and more. Yes, you really can and will learn to play guitar in this class! Here's how it works:
1) Attend class weekly. In every class you'll connect with your classmates, practice new skills step by step, and learn a new and fun song. Guitars are provided in NYC! (Need to miss a session? No problem--make it up with another group session for free or a discounted private lesson.) 2) Practice is easy with comprehensive video tutorials, including this simple 2-minute Level 1 warm-up video. 3) Graduate. Your teacher will let you know when you're ready to move to Level 2—or you can record a video of yourself playing along with that graduation video. Send it to info@nycguitarschool.com so that our NYC Guitar School team can declare a day of celebration and place you in your next 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!
Anthony DAnthony Dom is a Brooklyn-born session guitarist and jazz band leader who recently graduated from SUNY Purchase College’s Jazz Program at the Conservatory of Music, where he honed his craft and emerged as a standout talent in the world of straight ahead jazz and bebop. Under the guidance of his mentor, Professor Pasquale Grasso, and other masters such as Jon Faddis and Eric Alexander, Anthony developed a soulful and captivating musical voice. As a session musician, Anthony plays with several bands and artists around the Tri-State area, with a diverse range of genres from punk rock and funk to indie and hip hop. He has performed at NYC venues such as Rockwood Music Hall, Mercury Lounge, Piano's and Merkin Concert hall, to name a few. As a young musician, Anthony studied the piano privately and specialized in classical violin from an early age. He attended Kaufman Music Center's Special Music School where he studied classical violin in a chamber and orchestral setting, music theory and general musicianship. While starting as self-taught on the guitar through high-school, Anthony was accepted to Berklee College of Music as a Guitar Performance major and later transferred to Purchase College to major in Jazz Studies with a minor in Studio Production and Audio Engineering. In his free time from class, Anthony began to teach music in late 2021 with private lessons on guitar and piano. Currently, Anthony maintains a busy gigging schedule with year round lessons in both NYC and Upstate NY. When it comes to teaching, Anthony understands the importance of approaching each student's needs individually and crafting lesson plans that cater to both the student's interests and musical needs. He is passionate and driven to work together with his students to get them to their desired goal regardless of genre or skill level. #guitar #7andup #leadguitar
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 2: Strums For Absolute Beginners
Michelangelo
View DetailsAbout the Class If you know your basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, but would like to be able to play entire songs with confidence--and mixed strums--then this is the class for you! You will become comfortable changing between these chords while using mixed strumming patterns, including the incredibly delicious sounding, ubiquitous and useful “basic strum” and “best strum" in the context of inspiring songs by artists like Adele, Bill Withers, Jason Mraz, Ed Sheeran and more. 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 or are comfortable with basic open chords and can play along with the graduation video for the Beginner 1 level class.
MichelangeloAn expert in all things rock, Michelangelo brings over 15 years of teaching experience to the Brooklyn Guitar School. A childhood learning the music of rock greats such as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Guns N’ Roses brought him to Berklee College of Music, where he received his BM in Guitar Performance. He loves teaching all styles and levels, specializing in classic rock, pop, heavy metal, and lead guitar. When he’s not working with students, Michelangelo can be seen shredding with NYC based rock heavyweights Thrilldriver. He considers himself extremely lucky to be able to share his love of guitar with his students on a daily basis. #bassguitar #ukulele #leadguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #guitar
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 7: Master Guitar Moves for Advanced Beginners
Atlas
View DetailsAbout the Class In this class you will expand your guitar capacity, understanding, and skill with riffs, licks, diatonic chord theory, and more as you prepare to move into barre chords, lead guitar and beyond. Most students graduate from this class after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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 & 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.
AtlasAtlas Finch is a New York City based musician, composer, and producer, as well as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer. He has experience performing across a wide range of genres (Blues, Rock, Jazz, Metal, Funk, Disco, Hip Hop), on guitar, bass, keys, and drums. Originally from Minneapolis, he graduated from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a focus on composition, culminating in a thesis project in which he composed, recorded, and produced an album drawing from popular styles of music. He completed his Masters in Music Technology at New York University in 2022, during which he acted as senior engineer in the James L. Dolan recording studio. He currently works and lives in New York City teaching guitar and bass, performing with bands and solo artists, and recording music. Atlas excels at teaching Funk and Rock, as well as improvisation techniques, composition methods, and music theory. He teaches all ages and skill levels, and loves helping students achieve their musical goals at whatever pace works best for them. #guitar #7andup #bassguitar
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| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 9: Barre Chords II for Advanced Beginners
Atlas
View DetailsAbout the Class In this class you will mix and match E and A form barre chords over the entire fretboard and you will deepen your understanding of essential chord progressions. This is the final course in our Beginners series...after this class you are very ready for ensembles, rock bands, lead guitar, and much more in the vast world of guitar. Most students graduate from this class after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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, 6, 7, & 8 or are comfortable with mixed 8th note and 16th note strumming patterns, palm muting, bass strumming, slash chords, arpeggios, bass runs, left hand damping, and switching between different strumming patterns and techniques in rhythm. You are comfortable with various chords including E shaped barre chords (major/minor/7th), 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. 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.
AtlasAtlas Finch is a New York City based musician, composer, and producer, as well as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer. He has experience performing across a wide range of genres (Blues, Rock, Jazz, Metal, Funk, Disco, Hip Hop), on guitar, bass, keys, and drums. Originally from Minneapolis, he graduated from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a focus on composition, culminating in a thesis project in which he composed, recorded, and produced an album drawing from popular styles of music. He completed his Masters in Music Technology at New York University in 2022, during which he acted as senior engineer in the James L. Dolan recording studio. He currently works and lives in New York City teaching guitar and bass, performing with bands and solo artists, and recording music. Atlas excels at teaching Funk and Rock, as well as improvisation techniques, composition methods, and music theory. He teaches all ages and skill levels, and loves helping students achieve their musical goals at whatever pace works best for them. #guitar #7andup #bassguitar
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Saturday February 8
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| ENROLL 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Kids Guitar Club
Louie
View DetailsIn this class, young guitarists take their basic guitar knowledge to the next level by playing individual parts of complete rock and pop songs to create a guitar ensemble. Students will learn mixed strum patterns, riffs, licks, power chords, and more while playing in time with other students. Students learn individual parts to one song per month and play through it in entirety on the last class of the month. To register for this class, students should have graduated from Kids Guitar Level 1 and 2 or be otherwise confident and proficient playing open chords and mixed strum patterns.
LouieLouie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #ukulele
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| ENROLL 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Teen Guitar Ensemble
Louie
View DetailsIn this class, teen guitarists take their knowledge to the next level by playing individual parts of complete rock and pop songs to create a guitar ensemble. Students will learn mixed strum patterns, riffs, licks, power chords, and more while staying in time with other students. Students learn individual parts to one song per month and play through it in entirety on the last class of the month. To register for this class, students should have graduated from Teen Guitar Level 1 and 2 or be otherwise confident and proficient playing open chords and mixed strum patterns. **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!**
LouieLouie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #ukulele
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| ENROLL 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 2 for Teens 12-16 yrs
Brian
View DetailsAbout the Class If you know your basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, but would like to be able to play entire songs with confidence--and mixed strums--then this is the class for you! You will become comfortable changing between these chords while using mixed strumming patterns, including the incredibly delicious sounding, ubiquitous and useful “basic strum” and “best strum" in the context of inspiring songs by artists like Adele, Bill Withers, Jason Mraz, Ed Sheeran and more. 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
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| ENROLL 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners
Louie
View DetailsAbout the Class Absolute and Total Beginners start here! Starting from zero, learn basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, with super broken down step-by-step explanations of chord diagrams, strings and fingers--and real songs by artists like John Legend, Sublime, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and more. Yes, you really can and will learn to play guitar in this class! Here's how it works:
1) Attend class weekly. In every class you'll connect with your classmates, practice new skills step by step, and learn a new and fun song. Guitars are provided in NYC! (Need to miss a session? No problem--make it up with another group session for free or a discounted private lesson.) 2) Practice is easy with comprehensive video tutorials, including this simple 2-minute Level 1 warm-up video. 3) Graduate. Your teacher will let you know when you're ready to move to Level 2—or you can record a video of yourself playing along with that graduation video. Send it to info@nycguitarschool.com so that our NYC Guitar School team can declare a day of celebration and place you in your next 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!
LouieLouie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #ukulele
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| ENROLL 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 1 for Teens 12-16 yrs
Anthony D
View DetailsAbout the Class Absolute and Total Beginners start here! Starting from zero, learn basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, with super broken down step-by-step explanations of chord diagrams, strings and fingers--and real songs by artists like John Legend, Sublime, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and more. Yes, you really can and will learn to play guitar in this class! Here's how it works: 1) Attend class weekly. In every class you'll connect with your classmates, practice new skills step by step, and learn a new and fun song. Guitars are provided in NYC! (Need to miss a session? No problem--make it up with another group session for free or a discounted private lesson.) 2) Practice is easy with comprehensive video tutorials, including this simple 2-minute Level 1 warm-up video. 3) Graduate. Your teacher will let you know when you're ready to move to Level 2—or you can record a video of yourself playing along with that graduation video. Send it to info@nycguitarschool.com so that our NYC Guitar School team can declare a day of celebration and place you in your next 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!
Anthony DAnthony Dom is a Brooklyn-born session guitarist and jazz band leader who recently graduated from SUNY Purchase College’s Jazz Program at the Conservatory of Music, where he honed his craft and emerged as a standout talent in the world of straight ahead jazz and bebop. Under the guidance of his mentor, Professor Pasquale Grasso, and other masters such as Jon Faddis and Eric Alexander, Anthony developed a soulful and captivating musical voice. As a session musician, Anthony plays with several bands and artists around the Tri-State area, with a diverse range of genres from punk rock and funk to indie and hip hop. He has performed at NYC venues such as Rockwood Music Hall, Mercury Lounge, Piano's and Merkin Concert hall, to name a few. As a young musician, Anthony studied the piano privately and specialized in classical violin from an early age. He attended Kaufman Music Center's Special Music School where he studied classical violin in a chamber and orchestral setting, music theory and general musicianship. While starting as self-taught on the guitar through high-school, Anthony was accepted to Berklee College of Music as a Guitar Performance major and later transferred to Purchase College to major in Jazz Studies with a minor in Studio Production and Audio Engineering. In his free time from class, Anthony began to teach music in late 2021 with private lessons on guitar and piano. Currently, Anthony maintains a busy gigging schedule with year round lessons in both NYC and Upstate NY. When it comes to teaching, Anthony understands the importance of approaching each student's needs individually and crafting lesson plans that cater to both the student's interests and musical needs. He is passionate and driven to work together with his students to get them to their desired goal regardless of genre or skill level. #guitar #7andup #leadguitar
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Monday February 10
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 6: Precision Rhythm for Intermediate Beginners
Louie
View DetailsAbout the Class
In this class you will dramatically advance your guitar technique as you mix and match individual notes and strums with alternate bass patterns, arpeggios, runs, slash chords and more, gaining the capacity to bring multiple voicings and embellishments to your playing. Most students graduate from this class after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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.
LouieLouie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #ukulele
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 5: Strums for Intermediate Beginners
Atlas
View DetailsAbout the Class In this class you will play compelling and complex strumming patterns, as you mix bass notes, palm mutes, scratches, and syncopated 16th notes, becoming a confident and expressive rhythm guitar player. Most students graduate from this class after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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 or are comfortable with basic mixed 8th note and 16th note strumming patterns, rhythm patterns like palm muting and bass strumming and chords including B7, Gadd5, Dm, small barre F, as well as basic open chords.
AtlasAtlas Finch is a New York City based musician, composer, and producer, as well as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer. He has experience performing across a wide range of genres (Blues, Rock, Jazz, Metal, Funk, Disco, Hip Hop), on guitar, bass, keys, and drums. Originally from Minneapolis, he graduated from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a focus on composition, culminating in a thesis project in which he composed, recorded, and produced an album drawing from popular styles of music. He completed his Masters in Music Technology at New York University in 2022, during which he acted as senior engineer in the James L. Dolan recording studio. He currently works and lives in New York City teaching guitar and bass, performing with bands and solo artists, and recording music. Atlas excels at teaching Funk and Rock, as well as improvisation techniques, composition methods, and music theory. He teaches all ages and skill levels, and loves helping students achieve their musical goals at whatever pace works best for them. #guitar #7andup #bassguitar
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 3: Guitar For Near Beginners
Tim
View DetailsAbout the Class This class dives into fundamental rhythm concepts to help you play with confidence, tone and expression. Learn bass-strums, palm mutes, scratches and sixteenth notes! Most students graduate from this class after 8-12 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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 or are comfortable with basic open chords and basic strumming patterns.
TimTim Fenton-Edwards is a dedicated bassist, guitarist, and composer based in Brooklyn, New York. In addition to a Master of Music from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Music from Oberlin Conservatory, Tim has over eight years of diverse teaching experience in guitar, bass, and piano. Tim is passionate about making music education enjoyable while instilling a strong foundation in his students. He has worked with students ages 4-80 and strives to tailor his teaching approach to each student’s goals and learning styles. He has prepared students for recitals and juries as well as auditions for USC and UCLA. 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
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| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 2: Strums For Absolute Beginners
Louie
View DetailsAbout the Class If you know your basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, but would like to be able to play entire songs with confidence--and mixed strums--then this is the class for you! You will become comfortable changing between these chords while using mixed strumming patterns, including the incredibly delicious sounding, ubiquitous and useful “basic strum” and “best strum" in the context of inspiring songs by artists like Adele, Bill Withers, Jason Mraz, Ed Sheeran and more. 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 or are comfortable with basic open chords and can play along with the graduation video for the Beginner 1 level class.
LouieLouie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #ukulele
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| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 4: Chords for Intermediate Beginners
Atlas
View DetailsAbout the Class In this class you will acquire a powerful vocabulary of open chords which will give you the skill and knowledge to play thousands of songs, including incorporating the small barre and becoming confident using your pinky. Most students graduate from this class after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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 or are comfortable with basic open chords, basic strumming patterns, and rhythm patterns like palm muting and bass strumming.
AtlasAtlas Finch is a New York City based musician, composer, and producer, as well as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer. He has experience performing across a wide range of genres (Blues, Rock, Jazz, Metal, Funk, Disco, Hip Hop), on guitar, bass, keys, and drums. Originally from Minneapolis, he graduated from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a focus on composition, culminating in a thesis project in which he composed, recorded, and produced an album drawing from popular styles of music. He completed his Masters in Music Technology at New York University in 2022, during which he acted as senior engineer in the James L. Dolan recording studio. He currently works and lives in New York City teaching guitar and bass, performing with bands and solo artists, and recording music. Atlas excels at teaching Funk and Rock, as well as improvisation techniques, composition methods, and music theory. He teaches all ages and skill levels, and loves helping students achieve their musical goals at whatever pace works best for them. #guitar #7andup #bassguitar
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| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners
Tim
View DetailsAbout the Class Absolute and Total Beginners start here! Starting from zero, learn basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, with super broken down step-by-step explanations of chord diagrams, strings and fingers--and real songs by artists like John Legend, Sublime, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and more. Yes, you really can and will learn to play guitar in this class! Here's how it works:
1) Attend class weekly. In every class you'll connect with your classmates, practice new skills step by step, and learn a new and fun song. Guitars are provided in NYC! (Need to miss a session? No problem--make it up with another group session for free or a discounted private lesson.) 2) Practice is easy with comprehensive video tutorials, including this simple 2-minute Level 1 warm-up video. 3) Graduate. Your teacher will let you know when you're ready to move to Level 2—or you can record a video of yourself playing along with that graduation video. Send it to info@nycguitarschool.com so that our NYC Guitar School team can declare a day of celebration and place you in your next 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!
TimTim Fenton-Edwards is a dedicated bassist, guitarist, and composer based in Brooklyn, New York. In addition to a Master of Music from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Music from Oberlin Conservatory, Tim has over eight years of diverse teaching experience in guitar, bass, and piano. Tim is passionate about making music education enjoyable while instilling a strong foundation in his students. He has worked with students ages 4-80 and strives to tailor his teaching approach to each student’s goals and learning styles. He has prepared students for recitals and juries as well as auditions for USC and UCLA. 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
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Tuesday February 11
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| FULL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Rock Ensemble - (Advanced Elective)
Michelangelo
View DetailsAbout the class: Learn the ins and outs of playing and recording your favorite rock songs! This course will cover everything from riffs and power chords to improvisation and blistering leads. We'll break down all aspects of the recording process including multi-tracked guitars, effects, and achieving a slammin' rock mix. All material will then be recorded and mixed by the ensemble! Prerequisites: Open chords, barre chords, 8th and 16th note strumming, minor pentatonic scale. Note: This class involves a lot of recording using an online recording program. **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!**
MichelangeloAn expert in all things rock, Michelangelo brings over 15 years of teaching experience to the Brooklyn Guitar School. A childhood learning the music of rock greats such as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Guns N’ Roses brought him to Berklee College of Music, where he received his BM in Guitar Performance. He loves teaching all styles and levels, specializing in classic rock, pop, heavy metal, and lead guitar. When he’s not working with students, Michelangelo can be seen shredding with NYC based rock heavyweights Thrilldriver. He considers himself extremely lucky to be able to share his love of guitar with his students on a daily basis. #bassguitar #ukulele #leadguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #guitar
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Wednesday February 12
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners
Anthony D
View DetailsAbout the Class Absolute and Total Beginners start here! Starting from zero, learn basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, with super broken down step-by-step explanations of chord diagrams, strings and fingers--and real songs by artists like John Legend, Sublime, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and more. Yes, you really can and will learn to play guitar in this class! Here's how it works:
1) Attend class weekly. In every class you'll connect with your classmates, practice new skills step by step, and learn a new and fun song. Guitars are provided in NYC! (Need to miss a session? No problem--make it up with another group session for free or a discounted private lesson.) 2) Practice is easy with comprehensive video tutorials, including this simple 2-minute Level 1 warm-up video. 3) Graduate. Your teacher will let you know when you're ready to move to Level 2—or you can record a video of yourself playing along with that graduation video. Send it to info@nycguitarschool.com so that our NYC Guitar School team can declare a day of celebration and place you in your next 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!
Anthony DAnthony Dom is a Brooklyn-born session guitarist and jazz band leader who recently graduated from SUNY Purchase College’s Jazz Program at the Conservatory of Music, where he honed his craft and emerged as a standout talent in the world of straight ahead jazz and bebop. Under the guidance of his mentor, Professor Pasquale Grasso, and other masters such as Jon Faddis and Eric Alexander, Anthony developed a soulful and captivating musical voice. As a session musician, Anthony plays with several bands and artists around the Tri-State area, with a diverse range of genres from punk rock and funk to indie and hip hop. He has performed at NYC venues such as Rockwood Music Hall, Mercury Lounge, Piano's and Merkin Concert hall, to name a few. As a young musician, Anthony studied the piano privately and specialized in classical violin from an early age. He attended Kaufman Music Center's Special Music School where he studied classical violin in a chamber and orchestral setting, music theory and general musicianship. While starting as self-taught on the guitar through high-school, Anthony was accepted to Berklee College of Music as a Guitar Performance major and later transferred to Purchase College to major in Jazz Studies with a minor in Studio Production and Audio Engineering. In his free time from class, Anthony began to teach music in late 2021 with private lessons on guitar and piano. Currently, Anthony maintains a busy gigging schedule with year round lessons in both NYC and Upstate NY. When it comes to teaching, Anthony understands the importance of approaching each student's needs individually and crafting lesson plans that cater to both the student's interests and musical needs. He is passionate and driven to work together with his students to get them to their desired goal regardless of genre or skill level. #guitar #7andup #leadguitar
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 2: Strums For Absolute Beginners
Michelangelo
View DetailsAbout the Class If you know your basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, but would like to be able to play entire songs with confidence--and mixed strums--then this is the class for you! You will become comfortable changing between these chords while using mixed strumming patterns, including the incredibly delicious sounding, ubiquitous and useful “basic strum” and “best strum" in the context of inspiring songs by artists like Adele, Bill Withers, Jason Mraz, Ed Sheeran and more. 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 or are comfortable with basic open chords and can play along with the graduation video for the Beginner 1 level class.
MichelangeloAn expert in all things rock, Michelangelo brings over 15 years of teaching experience to the Brooklyn Guitar School. A childhood learning the music of rock greats such as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Guns N’ Roses brought him to Berklee College of Music, where he received his BM in Guitar Performance. He loves teaching all styles and levels, specializing in classic rock, pop, heavy metal, and lead guitar. When he’s not working with students, Michelangelo can be seen shredding with NYC based rock heavyweights Thrilldriver. He considers himself extremely lucky to be able to share his love of guitar with his students on a daily basis. #bassguitar #ukulele #leadguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #guitar
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 7: Master Guitar Moves for Advanced Beginners
Atlas
View DetailsAbout the Class In this class you will expand your guitar capacity, understanding, and skill with riffs, licks, diatonic chord theory, and more as you prepare to move into barre chords, lead guitar and beyond. Most students graduate from this class after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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 & 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.
AtlasAtlas Finch is a New York City based musician, composer, and producer, as well as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer. He has experience performing across a wide range of genres (Blues, Rock, Jazz, Metal, Funk, Disco, Hip Hop), on guitar, bass, keys, and drums. Originally from Minneapolis, he graduated from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a focus on composition, culminating in a thesis project in which he composed, recorded, and produced an album drawing from popular styles of music. He completed his Masters in Music Technology at New York University in 2022, during which he acted as senior engineer in the James L. Dolan recording studio. He currently works and lives in New York City teaching guitar and bass, performing with bands and solo artists, and recording music. Atlas excels at teaching Funk and Rock, as well as improvisation techniques, composition methods, and music theory. He teaches all ages and skill levels, and loves helping students achieve their musical goals at whatever pace works best for them. #guitar #7andup #bassguitar
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| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 9: Barre Chords II for Advanced Beginners
Atlas
View DetailsAbout the Class In this class you will mix and match E and A form barre chords over the entire fretboard and you will deepen your understanding of essential chord progressions. This is the final course in our Beginners series...after this class you are very ready for ensembles, rock bands, lead guitar, and much more in the vast world of guitar. Most students graduate from this class after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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, 6, 7, & 8 or are comfortable with mixed 8th note and 16th note strumming patterns, palm muting, bass strumming, slash chords, arpeggios, bass runs, left hand damping, and switching between different strumming patterns and techniques in rhythm. You are comfortable with various chords including E shaped barre chords (major/minor/7th), 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. 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.
AtlasAtlas Finch is a New York City based musician, composer, and producer, as well as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer. He has experience performing across a wide range of genres (Blues, Rock, Jazz, Metal, Funk, Disco, Hip Hop), on guitar, bass, keys, and drums. Originally from Minneapolis, he graduated from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a focus on composition, culminating in a thesis project in which he composed, recorded, and produced an album drawing from popular styles of music. He completed his Masters in Music Technology at New York University in 2022, during which he acted as senior engineer in the James L. Dolan recording studio. He currently works and lives in New York City teaching guitar and bass, performing with bands and solo artists, and recording music. Atlas excels at teaching Funk and Rock, as well as improvisation techniques, composition methods, and music theory. He teaches all ages and skill levels, and loves helping students achieve their musical goals at whatever pace works best for them. #guitar #7andup #bassguitar
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Saturday February 15
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| ENROLL 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Kids Guitar Club
Louie
View DetailsIn this class, young guitarists take their basic guitar knowledge to the next level by playing individual parts of complete rock and pop songs to create a guitar ensemble. Students will learn mixed strum patterns, riffs, licks, power chords, and more while playing in time with other students. Students learn individual parts to one song per month and play through it in entirety on the last class of the month. To register for this class, students should have graduated from Kids Guitar Level 1 and 2 or be otherwise confident and proficient playing open chords and mixed strum patterns.
LouieLouie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #ukulele
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| ENROLL 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Teen Guitar Ensemble
Louie
View DetailsIn this class, teen guitarists take their knowledge to the next level by playing individual parts of complete rock and pop songs to create a guitar ensemble. Students will learn mixed strum patterns, riffs, licks, power chords, and more while staying in time with other students. Students learn individual parts to one song per month and play through it in entirety on the last class of the month. To register for this class, students should have graduated from Teen Guitar Level 1 and 2 or be otherwise confident and proficient playing open chords and mixed strum patterns. **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!**
LouieLouie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #ukulele
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| ENROLL 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 2 for Teens 12-16 yrs
Brian
View DetailsAbout the Class If you know your basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, but would like to be able to play entire songs with confidence--and mixed strums--then this is the class for you! You will become comfortable changing between these chords while using mixed strumming patterns, including the incredibly delicious sounding, ubiquitous and useful “basic strum” and “best strum" in the context of inspiring songs by artists like Adele, Bill Withers, Jason Mraz, Ed Sheeran and more. 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
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| ENROLL 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners
Louie
View DetailsAbout the Class Absolute and Total Beginners start here! Starting from zero, learn basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, with super broken down step-by-step explanations of chord diagrams, strings and fingers--and real songs by artists like John Legend, Sublime, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and more. Yes, you really can and will learn to play guitar in this class! Here's how it works:
1) Attend class weekly. In every class you'll connect with your classmates, practice new skills step by step, and learn a new and fun song. Guitars are provided in NYC! (Need to miss a session? No problem--make it up with another group session for free or a discounted private lesson.) 2) Practice is easy with comprehensive video tutorials, including this simple 2-minute Level 1 warm-up video. 3) Graduate. Your teacher will let you know when you're ready to move to Level 2—or you can record a video of yourself playing along with that graduation video. Send it to info@nycguitarschool.com so that our NYC Guitar School team can declare a day of celebration and place you in your next 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!
LouieLouie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #ukulele
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| ENROLL 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 1 for Teens 12-16 yrs
Anthony D
View DetailsAbout the Class Absolute and Total Beginners start here! Starting from zero, learn basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, with super broken down step-by-step explanations of chord diagrams, strings and fingers--and real songs by artists like John Legend, Sublime, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and more. Yes, you really can and will learn to play guitar in this class! Here's how it works: 1) Attend class weekly. In every class you'll connect with your classmates, practice new skills step by step, and learn a new and fun song. Guitars are provided in NYC! (Need to miss a session? No problem--make it up with another group session for free or a discounted private lesson.) 2) Practice is easy with comprehensive video tutorials, including this simple 2-minute Level 1 warm-up video. 3) Graduate. Your teacher will let you know when you're ready to move to Level 2—or you can record a video of yourself playing along with that graduation video. Send it to info@nycguitarschool.com so that our NYC Guitar School team can declare a day of celebration and place you in your next 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!
Anthony DAnthony Dom is a Brooklyn-born session guitarist and jazz band leader who recently graduated from SUNY Purchase College’s Jazz Program at the Conservatory of Music, where he honed his craft and emerged as a standout talent in the world of straight ahead jazz and bebop. Under the guidance of his mentor, Professor Pasquale Grasso, and other masters such as Jon Faddis and Eric Alexander, Anthony developed a soulful and captivating musical voice. As a session musician, Anthony plays with several bands and artists around the Tri-State area, with a diverse range of genres from punk rock and funk to indie and hip hop. He has performed at NYC venues such as Rockwood Music Hall, Mercury Lounge, Piano's and Merkin Concert hall, to name a few. As a young musician, Anthony studied the piano privately and specialized in classical violin from an early age. He attended Kaufman Music Center's Special Music School where he studied classical violin in a chamber and orchestral setting, music theory and general musicianship. While starting as self-taught on the guitar through high-school, Anthony was accepted to Berklee College of Music as a Guitar Performance major and later transferred to Purchase College to major in Jazz Studies with a minor in Studio Production and Audio Engineering. In his free time from class, Anthony began to teach music in late 2021 with private lessons on guitar and piano. Currently, Anthony maintains a busy gigging schedule with year round lessons in both NYC and Upstate NY. When it comes to teaching, Anthony understands the importance of approaching each student's needs individually and crafting lesson plans that cater to both the student's interests and musical needs. He is passionate and driven to work together with his students to get them to their desired goal regardless of genre or skill level. #guitar #7andup #leadguitar
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Monday February 17
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 6: Precision Rhythm for Intermediate Beginners
Louie
View DetailsAbout the Class
In this class you will dramatically advance your guitar technique as you mix and match individual notes and strums with alternate bass patterns, arpeggios, runs, slash chords and more, gaining the capacity to bring multiple voicings and embellishments to your playing. Most students graduate from this class after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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.
LouieLouie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #ukulele
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 5: Strums for Intermediate Beginners
Atlas
View DetailsAbout the Class In this class you will play compelling and complex strumming patterns, as you mix bass notes, palm mutes, scratches, and syncopated 16th notes, becoming a confident and expressive rhythm guitar player. Most students graduate from this class after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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 or are comfortable with basic mixed 8th note and 16th note strumming patterns, rhythm patterns like palm muting and bass strumming and chords including B7, Gadd5, Dm, small barre F, as well as basic open chords.
AtlasAtlas Finch is a New York City based musician, composer, and producer, as well as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer. He has experience performing across a wide range of genres (Blues, Rock, Jazz, Metal, Funk, Disco, Hip Hop), on guitar, bass, keys, and drums. Originally from Minneapolis, he graduated from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a focus on composition, culminating in a thesis project in which he composed, recorded, and produced an album drawing from popular styles of music. He completed his Masters in Music Technology at New York University in 2022, during which he acted as senior engineer in the James L. Dolan recording studio. He currently works and lives in New York City teaching guitar and bass, performing with bands and solo artists, and recording music. Atlas excels at teaching Funk and Rock, as well as improvisation techniques, composition methods, and music theory. He teaches all ages and skill levels, and loves helping students achieve their musical goals at whatever pace works best for them. #guitar #7andup #bassguitar
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 3: Guitar For Near Beginners
Tim
View DetailsAbout the Class This class dives into fundamental rhythm concepts to help you play with confidence, tone and expression. Learn bass-strums, palm mutes, scratches and sixteenth notes! Most students graduate from this class after 8-12 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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 or are comfortable with basic open chords and basic strumming patterns.
TimTim Fenton-Edwards is a dedicated bassist, guitarist, and composer based in Brooklyn, New York. In addition to a Master of Music from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Music from Oberlin Conservatory, Tim has over eight years of diverse teaching experience in guitar, bass, and piano. Tim is passionate about making music education enjoyable while instilling a strong foundation in his students. He has worked with students ages 4-80 and strives to tailor his teaching approach to each student’s goals and learning styles. He has prepared students for recitals and juries as well as auditions for USC and UCLA. 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
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| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 2: Strums For Absolute Beginners
Louie
View DetailsAbout the Class If you know your basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, but would like to be able to play entire songs with confidence--and mixed strums--then this is the class for you! You will become comfortable changing between these chords while using mixed strumming patterns, including the incredibly delicious sounding, ubiquitous and useful “basic strum” and “best strum" in the context of inspiring songs by artists like Adele, Bill Withers, Jason Mraz, Ed Sheeran and more. 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 or are comfortable with basic open chords and can play along with the graduation video for the Beginner 1 level class.
LouieLouie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #ukulele
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| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 4: Chords for Intermediate Beginners
Atlas
View DetailsAbout the Class In this class you will acquire a powerful vocabulary of open chords which will give you the skill and knowledge to play thousands of songs, including incorporating the small barre and becoming confident using your pinky. Most students graduate from this class after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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 or are comfortable with basic open chords, basic strumming patterns, and rhythm patterns like palm muting and bass strumming.
AtlasAtlas Finch is a New York City based musician, composer, and producer, as well as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer. He has experience performing across a wide range of genres (Blues, Rock, Jazz, Metal, Funk, Disco, Hip Hop), on guitar, bass, keys, and drums. Originally from Minneapolis, he graduated from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a focus on composition, culminating in a thesis project in which he composed, recorded, and produced an album drawing from popular styles of music. He completed his Masters in Music Technology at New York University in 2022, during which he acted as senior engineer in the James L. Dolan recording studio. He currently works and lives in New York City teaching guitar and bass, performing with bands and solo artists, and recording music. Atlas excels at teaching Funk and Rock, as well as improvisation techniques, composition methods, and music theory. He teaches all ages and skill levels, and loves helping students achieve their musical goals at whatever pace works best for them. #guitar #7andup #bassguitar
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| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners
Tim
View DetailsAbout the Class Absolute and Total Beginners start here! Starting from zero, learn basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, with super broken down step-by-step explanations of chord diagrams, strings and fingers--and real songs by artists like John Legend, Sublime, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and more. Yes, you really can and will learn to play guitar in this class! Here's how it works:
1) Attend class weekly. In every class you'll connect with your classmates, practice new skills step by step, and learn a new and fun song. Guitars are provided in NYC! (Need to miss a session? No problem--make it up with another group session for free or a discounted private lesson.) 2) Practice is easy with comprehensive video tutorials, including this simple 2-minute Level 1 warm-up video. 3) Graduate. Your teacher will let you know when you're ready to move to Level 2—or you can record a video of yourself playing along with that graduation video. Send it to info@nycguitarschool.com so that our NYC Guitar School team can declare a day of celebration and place you in your next 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!
TimTim Fenton-Edwards is a dedicated bassist, guitarist, and composer based in Brooklyn, New York. In addition to a Master of Music from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Music from Oberlin Conservatory, Tim has over eight years of diverse teaching experience in guitar, bass, and piano. Tim is passionate about making music education enjoyable while instilling a strong foundation in his students. He has worked with students ages 4-80 and strives to tailor his teaching approach to each student’s goals and learning styles. He has prepared students for recitals and juries as well as auditions for USC and UCLA. 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
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Tuesday February 18
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| FULL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Rock Ensemble - (Advanced Elective)
Michelangelo
View DetailsAbout the class: Learn the ins and outs of playing and recording your favorite rock songs! This course will cover everything from riffs and power chords to improvisation and blistering leads. We'll break down all aspects of the recording process including multi-tracked guitars, effects, and achieving a slammin' rock mix. All material will then be recorded and mixed by the ensemble! Prerequisites: Open chords, barre chords, 8th and 16th note strumming, minor pentatonic scale. Note: This class involves a lot of recording using an online recording program. **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!**
MichelangeloAn expert in all things rock, Michelangelo brings over 15 years of teaching experience to the Brooklyn Guitar School. A childhood learning the music of rock greats such as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Guns N’ Roses brought him to Berklee College of Music, where he received his BM in Guitar Performance. He loves teaching all styles and levels, specializing in classic rock, pop, heavy metal, and lead guitar. When he’s not working with students, Michelangelo can be seen shredding with NYC based rock heavyweights Thrilldriver. He considers himself extremely lucky to be able to share his love of guitar with his students on a daily basis. #bassguitar #ukulele #leadguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #guitar
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Wednesday February 19
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners
Anthony D
View DetailsAbout the Class Absolute and Total Beginners start here! Starting from zero, learn basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, with super broken down step-by-step explanations of chord diagrams, strings and fingers--and real songs by artists like John Legend, Sublime, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and more. Yes, you really can and will learn to play guitar in this class! Here's how it works:
1) Attend class weekly. In every class you'll connect with your classmates, practice new skills step by step, and learn a new and fun song. Guitars are provided in NYC! (Need to miss a session? No problem--make it up with another group session for free or a discounted private lesson.) 2) Practice is easy with comprehensive video tutorials, including this simple 2-minute Level 1 warm-up video. 3) Graduate. Your teacher will let you know when you're ready to move to Level 2—or you can record a video of yourself playing along with that graduation video. Send it to info@nycguitarschool.com so that our NYC Guitar School team can declare a day of celebration and place you in your next 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!
Anthony DAnthony Dom is a Brooklyn-born session guitarist and jazz band leader who recently graduated from SUNY Purchase College’s Jazz Program at the Conservatory of Music, where he honed his craft and emerged as a standout talent in the world of straight ahead jazz and bebop. Under the guidance of his mentor, Professor Pasquale Grasso, and other masters such as Jon Faddis and Eric Alexander, Anthony developed a soulful and captivating musical voice. As a session musician, Anthony plays with several bands and artists around the Tri-State area, with a diverse range of genres from punk rock and funk to indie and hip hop. He has performed at NYC venues such as Rockwood Music Hall, Mercury Lounge, Piano's and Merkin Concert hall, to name a few. As a young musician, Anthony studied the piano privately and specialized in classical violin from an early age. He attended Kaufman Music Center's Special Music School where he studied classical violin in a chamber and orchestral setting, music theory and general musicianship. While starting as self-taught on the guitar through high-school, Anthony was accepted to Berklee College of Music as a Guitar Performance major and later transferred to Purchase College to major in Jazz Studies with a minor in Studio Production and Audio Engineering. In his free time from class, Anthony began to teach music in late 2021 with private lessons on guitar and piano. Currently, Anthony maintains a busy gigging schedule with year round lessons in both NYC and Upstate NY. When it comes to teaching, Anthony understands the importance of approaching each student's needs individually and crafting lesson plans that cater to both the student's interests and musical needs. He is passionate and driven to work together with his students to get them to their desired goal regardless of genre or skill level. #guitar #7andup #leadguitar
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 2: Strums For Absolute Beginners
Michelangelo
View DetailsAbout the Class If you know your basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, but would like to be able to play entire songs with confidence--and mixed strums--then this is the class for you! You will become comfortable changing between these chords while using mixed strumming patterns, including the incredibly delicious sounding, ubiquitous and useful “basic strum” and “best strum" in the context of inspiring songs by artists like Adele, Bill Withers, Jason Mraz, Ed Sheeran and more. 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 or are comfortable with basic open chords and can play along with the graduation video for the Beginner 1 level class.
MichelangeloAn expert in all things rock, Michelangelo brings over 15 years of teaching experience to the Brooklyn Guitar School. A childhood learning the music of rock greats such as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Guns N’ Roses brought him to Berklee College of Music, where he received his BM in Guitar Performance. He loves teaching all styles and levels, specializing in classic rock, pop, heavy metal, and lead guitar. When he’s not working with students, Michelangelo can be seen shredding with NYC based rock heavyweights Thrilldriver. He considers himself extremely lucky to be able to share his love of guitar with his students on a daily basis. #bassguitar #ukulele #leadguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #guitar
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 7: Master Guitar Moves for Advanced Beginners
Atlas
View DetailsAbout the Class In this class you will expand your guitar capacity, understanding, and skill with riffs, licks, diatonic chord theory, and more as you prepare to move into barre chords, lead guitar and beyond. Most students graduate from this class after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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 & 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.
AtlasAtlas Finch is a New York City based musician, composer, and producer, as well as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer. He has experience performing across a wide range of genres (Blues, Rock, Jazz, Metal, Funk, Disco, Hip Hop), on guitar, bass, keys, and drums. Originally from Minneapolis, he graduated from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a focus on composition, culminating in a thesis project in which he composed, recorded, and produced an album drawing from popular styles of music. He completed his Masters in Music Technology at New York University in 2022, during which he acted as senior engineer in the James L. Dolan recording studio. He currently works and lives in New York City teaching guitar and bass, performing with bands and solo artists, and recording music. Atlas excels at teaching Funk and Rock, as well as improvisation techniques, composition methods, and music theory. He teaches all ages and skill levels, and loves helping students achieve their musical goals at whatever pace works best for them. #guitar #7andup #bassguitar
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| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 9: Barre Chords II for Advanced Beginners
Atlas
View DetailsAbout the Class In this class you will mix and match E and A form barre chords over the entire fretboard and you will deepen your understanding of essential chord progressions. This is the final course in our Beginners series...after this class you are very ready for ensembles, rock bands, lead guitar, and much more in the vast world of guitar. Most students graduate from this class after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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, 6, 7, & 8 or are comfortable with mixed 8th note and 16th note strumming patterns, palm muting, bass strumming, slash chords, arpeggios, bass runs, left hand damping, and switching between different strumming patterns and techniques in rhythm. You are comfortable with various chords including E shaped barre chords (major/minor/7th), 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. 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.
AtlasAtlas Finch is a New York City based musician, composer, and producer, as well as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer. He has experience performing across a wide range of genres (Blues, Rock, Jazz, Metal, Funk, Disco, Hip Hop), on guitar, bass, keys, and drums. Originally from Minneapolis, he graduated from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a focus on composition, culminating in a thesis project in which he composed, recorded, and produced an album drawing from popular styles of music. He completed his Masters in Music Technology at New York University in 2022, during which he acted as senior engineer in the James L. Dolan recording studio. He currently works and lives in New York City teaching guitar and bass, performing with bands and solo artists, and recording music. Atlas excels at teaching Funk and Rock, as well as improvisation techniques, composition methods, and music theory. He teaches all ages and skill levels, and loves helping students achieve their musical goals at whatever pace works best for them. #guitar #7andup #bassguitar
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Saturday February 22
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| ENROLL 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Kids Guitar Club
Louie
View DetailsIn this class, young guitarists take their basic guitar knowledge to the next level by playing individual parts of complete rock and pop songs to create a guitar ensemble. Students will learn mixed strum patterns, riffs, licks, power chords, and more while playing in time with other students. Students learn individual parts to one song per month and play through it in entirety on the last class of the month. To register for this class, students should have graduated from Kids Guitar Level 1 and 2 or be otherwise confident and proficient playing open chords and mixed strum patterns.
LouieLouie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #ukulele
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| ENROLL 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Teen Guitar Ensemble
Louie
View DetailsIn this class, teen guitarists take their knowledge to the next level by playing individual parts of complete rock and pop songs to create a guitar ensemble. Students will learn mixed strum patterns, riffs, licks, power chords, and more while staying in time with other students. Students learn individual parts to one song per month and play through it in entirety on the last class of the month. To register for this class, students should have graduated from Teen Guitar Level 1 and 2 or be otherwise confident and proficient playing open chords and mixed strum patterns. **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!**
LouieLouie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #ukulele
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| ENROLL 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 2 for Teens 12-16 yrs
Brian
View DetailsAbout the Class If you know your basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, but would like to be able to play entire songs with confidence--and mixed strums--then this is the class for you! You will become comfortable changing between these chords while using mixed strumming patterns, including the incredibly delicious sounding, ubiquitous and useful “basic strum” and “best strum" in the context of inspiring songs by artists like Adele, Bill Withers, Jason Mraz, Ed Sheeran and more. 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
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| ENROLL 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners
Louie
View DetailsAbout the Class Absolute and Total Beginners start here! Starting from zero, learn basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, with super broken down step-by-step explanations of chord diagrams, strings and fingers--and real songs by artists like John Legend, Sublime, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and more. Yes, you really can and will learn to play guitar in this class! Here's how it works:
1) Attend class weekly. In every class you'll connect with your classmates, practice new skills step by step, and learn a new and fun song. Guitars are provided in NYC! (Need to miss a session? No problem--make it up with another group session for free or a discounted private lesson.) 2) Practice is easy with comprehensive video tutorials, including this simple 2-minute Level 1 warm-up video. 3) Graduate. Your teacher will let you know when you're ready to move to Level 2—or you can record a video of yourself playing along with that graduation video. Send it to info@nycguitarschool.com so that our NYC Guitar School team can declare a day of celebration and place you in your next 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!
LouieLouie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #ukulele
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| ENROLL 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 1 for Teens 12-16 yrs
Anthony D
View DetailsAbout the Class Absolute and Total Beginners start here! Starting from zero, learn basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, with super broken down step-by-step explanations of chord diagrams, strings and fingers--and real songs by artists like John Legend, Sublime, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and more. Yes, you really can and will learn to play guitar in this class! Here's how it works: 1) Attend class weekly. In every class you'll connect with your classmates, practice new skills step by step, and learn a new and fun song. Guitars are provided in NYC! (Need to miss a session? No problem--make it up with another group session for free or a discounted private lesson.) 2) Practice is easy with comprehensive video tutorials, including this simple 2-minute Level 1 warm-up video. 3) Graduate. Your teacher will let you know when you're ready to move to Level 2—or you can record a video of yourself playing along with that graduation video. Send it to info@nycguitarschool.com so that our NYC Guitar School team can declare a day of celebration and place you in your next 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!
Anthony DAnthony Dom is a Brooklyn-born session guitarist and jazz band leader who recently graduated from SUNY Purchase College’s Jazz Program at the Conservatory of Music, where he honed his craft and emerged as a standout talent in the world of straight ahead jazz and bebop. Under the guidance of his mentor, Professor Pasquale Grasso, and other masters such as Jon Faddis and Eric Alexander, Anthony developed a soulful and captivating musical voice. As a session musician, Anthony plays with several bands and artists around the Tri-State area, with a diverse range of genres from punk rock and funk to indie and hip hop. He has performed at NYC venues such as Rockwood Music Hall, Mercury Lounge, Piano's and Merkin Concert hall, to name a few. As a young musician, Anthony studied the piano privately and specialized in classical violin from an early age. He attended Kaufman Music Center's Special Music School where he studied classical violin in a chamber and orchestral setting, music theory and general musicianship. While starting as self-taught on the guitar through high-school, Anthony was accepted to Berklee College of Music as a Guitar Performance major and later transferred to Purchase College to major in Jazz Studies with a minor in Studio Production and Audio Engineering. In his free time from class, Anthony began to teach music in late 2021 with private lessons on guitar and piano. Currently, Anthony maintains a busy gigging schedule with year round lessons in both NYC and Upstate NY. When it comes to teaching, Anthony understands the importance of approaching each student's needs individually and crafting lesson plans that cater to both the student's interests and musical needs. He is passionate and driven to work together with his students to get them to their desired goal regardless of genre or skill level. #guitar #7andup #leadguitar
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Monday February 24
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 6: Precision Rhythm for Intermediate Beginners
Louie
View DetailsAbout the Class
In this class you will dramatically advance your guitar technique as you mix and match individual notes and strums with alternate bass patterns, arpeggios, runs, slash chords and more, gaining the capacity to bring multiple voicings and embellishments to your playing. Most students graduate from this class after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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.
LouieLouie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #ukulele
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 5: Strums for Intermediate Beginners
Atlas
View DetailsAbout the Class In this class you will play compelling and complex strumming patterns, as you mix bass notes, palm mutes, scratches, and syncopated 16th notes, becoming a confident and expressive rhythm guitar player. Most students graduate from this class after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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 or are comfortable with basic mixed 8th note and 16th note strumming patterns, rhythm patterns like palm muting and bass strumming and chords including B7, Gadd5, Dm, small barre F, as well as basic open chords.
AtlasAtlas Finch is a New York City based musician, composer, and producer, as well as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer. He has experience performing across a wide range of genres (Blues, Rock, Jazz, Metal, Funk, Disco, Hip Hop), on guitar, bass, keys, and drums. Originally from Minneapolis, he graduated from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a focus on composition, culminating in a thesis project in which he composed, recorded, and produced an album drawing from popular styles of music. He completed his Masters in Music Technology at New York University in 2022, during which he acted as senior engineer in the James L. Dolan recording studio. He currently works and lives in New York City teaching guitar and bass, performing with bands and solo artists, and recording music. Atlas excels at teaching Funk and Rock, as well as improvisation techniques, composition methods, and music theory. He teaches all ages and skill levels, and loves helping students achieve their musical goals at whatever pace works best for them. #guitar #7andup #bassguitar
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 3: Guitar For Near Beginners
Tim
View DetailsAbout the Class This class dives into fundamental rhythm concepts to help you play with confidence, tone and expression. Learn bass-strums, palm mutes, scratches and sixteenth notes! Most students graduate from this class after 8-12 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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 or are comfortable with basic open chords and basic strumming patterns.
TimTim Fenton-Edwards is a dedicated bassist, guitarist, and composer based in Brooklyn, New York. In addition to a Master of Music from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Music from Oberlin Conservatory, Tim has over eight years of diverse teaching experience in guitar, bass, and piano. Tim is passionate about making music education enjoyable while instilling a strong foundation in his students. He has worked with students ages 4-80 and strives to tailor his teaching approach to each student’s goals and learning styles. He has prepared students for recitals and juries as well as auditions for USC and UCLA. 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
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| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 2: Strums For Absolute Beginners
Louie
View DetailsAbout the Class If you know your basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, but would like to be able to play entire songs with confidence--and mixed strums--then this is the class for you! You will become comfortable changing between these chords while using mixed strumming patterns, including the incredibly delicious sounding, ubiquitous and useful “basic strum” and “best strum" in the context of inspiring songs by artists like Adele, Bill Withers, Jason Mraz, Ed Sheeran and more. 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 or are comfortable with basic open chords and can play along with the graduation video for the Beginner 1 level class.
LouieLouie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #ukulele
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| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 4: Chords for Intermediate Beginners
Atlas
View DetailsAbout the Class In this class you will acquire a powerful vocabulary of open chords which will give you the skill and knowledge to play thousands of songs, including incorporating the small barre and becoming confident using your pinky. Most students graduate from this class after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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 or are comfortable with basic open chords, basic strumming patterns, and rhythm patterns like palm muting and bass strumming.
AtlasAtlas Finch is a New York City based musician, composer, and producer, as well as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer. He has experience performing across a wide range of genres (Blues, Rock, Jazz, Metal, Funk, Disco, Hip Hop), on guitar, bass, keys, and drums. Originally from Minneapolis, he graduated from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a focus on composition, culminating in a thesis project in which he composed, recorded, and produced an album drawing from popular styles of music. He completed his Masters in Music Technology at New York University in 2022, during which he acted as senior engineer in the James L. Dolan recording studio. He currently works and lives in New York City teaching guitar and bass, performing with bands and solo artists, and recording music. Atlas excels at teaching Funk and Rock, as well as improvisation techniques, composition methods, and music theory. He teaches all ages and skill levels, and loves helping students achieve their musical goals at whatever pace works best for them. #guitar #7andup #bassguitar
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| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners
Tim
View DetailsAbout the Class Absolute and Total Beginners start here! Starting from zero, learn basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, with super broken down step-by-step explanations of chord diagrams, strings and fingers--and real songs by artists like John Legend, Sublime, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and more. Yes, you really can and will learn to play guitar in this class! Here's how it works:
1) Attend class weekly. In every class you'll connect with your classmates, practice new skills step by step, and learn a new and fun song. Guitars are provided in NYC! (Need to miss a session? No problem--make it up with another group session for free or a discounted private lesson.) 2) Practice is easy with comprehensive video tutorials, including this simple 2-minute Level 1 warm-up video. 3) Graduate. Your teacher will let you know when you're ready to move to Level 2—or you can record a video of yourself playing along with that graduation video. Send it to info@nycguitarschool.com so that our NYC Guitar School team can declare a day of celebration and place you in your next 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!
TimTim Fenton-Edwards is a dedicated bassist, guitarist, and composer based in Brooklyn, New York. In addition to a Master of Music from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Music from Oberlin Conservatory, Tim has over eight years of diverse teaching experience in guitar, bass, and piano. Tim is passionate about making music education enjoyable while instilling a strong foundation in his students. He has worked with students ages 4-80 and strives to tailor his teaching approach to each student’s goals and learning styles. He has prepared students for recitals and juries as well as auditions for USC and UCLA. 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
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Tuesday February 25
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| FULL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Rock Ensemble - (Advanced Elective)
Michelangelo
View DetailsAbout the class: Learn the ins and outs of playing and recording your favorite rock songs! This course will cover everything from riffs and power chords to improvisation and blistering leads. We'll break down all aspects of the recording process including multi-tracked guitars, effects, and achieving a slammin' rock mix. All material will then be recorded and mixed by the ensemble! Prerequisites: Open chords, barre chords, 8th and 16th note strumming, minor pentatonic scale. Note: This class involves a lot of recording using an online recording program. **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!**
MichelangeloAn expert in all things rock, Michelangelo brings over 15 years of teaching experience to the Brooklyn Guitar School. A childhood learning the music of rock greats such as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Guns N’ Roses brought him to Berklee College of Music, where he received his BM in Guitar Performance. He loves teaching all styles and levels, specializing in classic rock, pop, heavy metal, and lead guitar. When he’s not working with students, Michelangelo can be seen shredding with NYC based rock heavyweights Thrilldriver. He considers himself extremely lucky to be able to share his love of guitar with his students on a daily basis. #bassguitar #ukulele #leadguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #guitar
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Wednesday February 26
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners
Anthony D
View DetailsAbout the Class Absolute and Total Beginners start here! Starting from zero, learn basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, with super broken down step-by-step explanations of chord diagrams, strings and fingers--and real songs by artists like John Legend, Sublime, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and more. Yes, you really can and will learn to play guitar in this class! Here's how it works:
1) Attend class weekly. In every class you'll connect with your classmates, practice new skills step by step, and learn a new and fun song. Guitars are provided in NYC! (Need to miss a session? No problem--make it up with another group session for free or a discounted private lesson.) 2) Practice is easy with comprehensive video tutorials, including this simple 2-minute Level 1 warm-up video. 3) Graduate. Your teacher will let you know when you're ready to move to Level 2—or you can record a video of yourself playing along with that graduation video. Send it to info@nycguitarschool.com so that our NYC Guitar School team can declare a day of celebration and place you in your next 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!
Anthony DAnthony Dom is a Brooklyn-born session guitarist and jazz band leader who recently graduated from SUNY Purchase College’s Jazz Program at the Conservatory of Music, where he honed his craft and emerged as a standout talent in the world of straight ahead jazz and bebop. Under the guidance of his mentor, Professor Pasquale Grasso, and other masters such as Jon Faddis and Eric Alexander, Anthony developed a soulful and captivating musical voice. As a session musician, Anthony plays with several bands and artists around the Tri-State area, with a diverse range of genres from punk rock and funk to indie and hip hop. He has performed at NYC venues such as Rockwood Music Hall, Mercury Lounge, Piano's and Merkin Concert hall, to name a few. As a young musician, Anthony studied the piano privately and specialized in classical violin from an early age. He attended Kaufman Music Center's Special Music School where he studied classical violin in a chamber and orchestral setting, music theory and general musicianship. While starting as self-taught on the guitar through high-school, Anthony was accepted to Berklee College of Music as a Guitar Performance major and later transferred to Purchase College to major in Jazz Studies with a minor in Studio Production and Audio Engineering. In his free time from class, Anthony began to teach music in late 2021 with private lessons on guitar and piano. Currently, Anthony maintains a busy gigging schedule with year round lessons in both NYC and Upstate NY. When it comes to teaching, Anthony understands the importance of approaching each student's needs individually and crafting lesson plans that cater to both the student's interests and musical needs. He is passionate and driven to work together with his students to get them to their desired goal regardless of genre or skill level. #guitar #7andup #leadguitar
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 2: Strums For Absolute Beginners
Michelangelo
View DetailsAbout the Class If you know your basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, but would like to be able to play entire songs with confidence--and mixed strums--then this is the class for you! You will become comfortable changing between these chords while using mixed strumming patterns, including the incredibly delicious sounding, ubiquitous and useful “basic strum” and “best strum" in the context of inspiring songs by artists like Adele, Bill Withers, Jason Mraz, Ed Sheeran and more. 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 or are comfortable with basic open chords and can play along with the graduation video for the Beginner 1 level class.
MichelangeloAn expert in all things rock, Michelangelo brings over 15 years of teaching experience to the Brooklyn Guitar School. A childhood learning the music of rock greats such as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Guns N’ Roses brought him to Berklee College of Music, where he received his BM in Guitar Performance. He loves teaching all styles and levels, specializing in classic rock, pop, heavy metal, and lead guitar. When he’s not working with students, Michelangelo can be seen shredding with NYC based rock heavyweights Thrilldriver. He considers himself extremely lucky to be able to share his love of guitar with his students on a daily basis. #bassguitar #ukulele #leadguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #guitar
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 7: Master Guitar Moves for Advanced Beginners
Atlas
View DetailsAbout the Class In this class you will expand your guitar capacity, understanding, and skill with riffs, licks, diatonic chord theory, and more as you prepare to move into barre chords, lead guitar and beyond. Most students graduate from this class after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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 & 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.
AtlasAtlas Finch is a New York City based musician, composer, and producer, as well as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer. He has experience performing across a wide range of genres (Blues, Rock, Jazz, Metal, Funk, Disco, Hip Hop), on guitar, bass, keys, and drums. Originally from Minneapolis, he graduated from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a focus on composition, culminating in a thesis project in which he composed, recorded, and produced an album drawing from popular styles of music. He completed his Masters in Music Technology at New York University in 2022, during which he acted as senior engineer in the James L. Dolan recording studio. He currently works and lives in New York City teaching guitar and bass, performing with bands and solo artists, and recording music. Atlas excels at teaching Funk and Rock, as well as improvisation techniques, composition methods, and music theory. He teaches all ages and skill levels, and loves helping students achieve their musical goals at whatever pace works best for them. #guitar #7andup #bassguitar
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| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 9: Barre Chords II for Advanced Beginners
Atlas
View DetailsAbout the Class In this class you will mix and match E and A form barre chords over the entire fretboard and you will deepen your understanding of essential chord progressions. This is the final course in our Beginners series...after this class you are very ready for ensembles, rock bands, lead guitar, and much more in the vast world of guitar. Most students graduate from this class after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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, 6, 7, & 8 or are comfortable with mixed 8th note and 16th note strumming patterns, palm muting, bass strumming, slash chords, arpeggios, bass runs, left hand damping, and switching between different strumming patterns and techniques in rhythm. You are comfortable with various chords including E shaped barre chords (major/minor/7th), 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. 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.
AtlasAtlas Finch is a New York City based musician, composer, and producer, as well as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer. He has experience performing across a wide range of genres (Blues, Rock, Jazz, Metal, Funk, Disco, Hip Hop), on guitar, bass, keys, and drums. Originally from Minneapolis, he graduated from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a focus on composition, culminating in a thesis project in which he composed, recorded, and produced an album drawing from popular styles of music. He completed his Masters in Music Technology at New York University in 2022, during which he acted as senior engineer in the James L. Dolan recording studio. He currently works and lives in New York City teaching guitar and bass, performing with bands and solo artists, and recording music. Atlas excels at teaching Funk and Rock, as well as improvisation techniques, composition methods, and music theory. He teaches all ages and skill levels, and loves helping students achieve their musical goals at whatever pace works best for them. #guitar #7andup #bassguitar
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Saturday March 1
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| ENROLL 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Kids Guitar Club
Louie
View DetailsIn this class, young guitarists take their basic guitar knowledge to the next level by playing individual parts of complete rock and pop songs to create a guitar ensemble. Students will learn mixed strum patterns, riffs, licks, power chords, and more while playing in time with other students. Students learn individual parts to one song per month and play through it in entirety on the last class of the month. To register for this class, students should have graduated from Kids Guitar Level 1 and 2 or be otherwise confident and proficient playing open chords and mixed strum patterns.
LouieLouie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #ukulele
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| ENROLL 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Teen Guitar Ensemble
Louie
View DetailsIn this class, teen guitarists take their knowledge to the next level by playing individual parts of complete rock and pop songs to create a guitar ensemble. Students will learn mixed strum patterns, riffs, licks, power chords, and more while staying in time with other students. Students learn individual parts to one song per month and play through it in entirety on the last class of the month. To register for this class, students should have graduated from Teen Guitar Level 1 and 2 or be otherwise confident and proficient playing open chords and mixed strum patterns. **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!**
LouieLouie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #ukulele
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| ENROLL 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 2 for Teens 12-16 yrs
Brian
View DetailsAbout the Class If you know your basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, but would like to be able to play entire songs with confidence--and mixed strums--then this is the class for you! You will become comfortable changing between these chords while using mixed strumming patterns, including the incredibly delicious sounding, ubiquitous and useful “basic strum” and “best strum" in the context of inspiring songs by artists like Adele, Bill Withers, Jason Mraz, Ed Sheeran and more. 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
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| ENROLL 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners
Louie
View DetailsAbout the Class Absolute and Total Beginners start here! Starting from zero, learn basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, with super broken down step-by-step explanations of chord diagrams, strings and fingers--and real songs by artists like John Legend, Sublime, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and more. Yes, you really can and will learn to play guitar in this class! Here's how it works:
1) Attend class weekly. In every class you'll connect with your classmates, practice new skills step by step, and learn a new and fun song. Guitars are provided in NYC! (Need to miss a session? No problem--make it up with another group session for free or a discounted private lesson.) 2) Practice is easy with comprehensive video tutorials, including this simple 2-minute Level 1 warm-up video. 3) Graduate. Your teacher will let you know when you're ready to move to Level 2—or you can record a video of yourself playing along with that graduation video. Send it to info@nycguitarschool.com so that our NYC Guitar School team can declare a day of celebration and place you in your next 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!
LouieLouie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #ukulele
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| ENROLL 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 1 for Teens 12-16 yrs
Anthony D
View DetailsAbout the Class Absolute and Total Beginners start here! Starting from zero, learn basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, with super broken down step-by-step explanations of chord diagrams, strings and fingers--and real songs by artists like John Legend, Sublime, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and more. Yes, you really can and will learn to play guitar in this class! Here's how it works: 1) Attend class weekly. In every class you'll connect with your classmates, practice new skills step by step, and learn a new and fun song. Guitars are provided in NYC! (Need to miss a session? No problem--make it up with another group session for free or a discounted private lesson.) 2) Practice is easy with comprehensive video tutorials, including this simple 2-minute Level 1 warm-up video. 3) Graduate. Your teacher will let you know when you're ready to move to Level 2—or you can record a video of yourself playing along with that graduation video. Send it to info@nycguitarschool.com so that our NYC Guitar School team can declare a day of celebration and place you in your next 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!
Anthony DAnthony Dom is a Brooklyn-born session guitarist and jazz band leader who recently graduated from SUNY Purchase College’s Jazz Program at the Conservatory of Music, where he honed his craft and emerged as a standout talent in the world of straight ahead jazz and bebop. Under the guidance of his mentor, Professor Pasquale Grasso, and other masters such as Jon Faddis and Eric Alexander, Anthony developed a soulful and captivating musical voice. As a session musician, Anthony plays with several bands and artists around the Tri-State area, with a diverse range of genres from punk rock and funk to indie and hip hop. He has performed at NYC venues such as Rockwood Music Hall, Mercury Lounge, Piano's and Merkin Concert hall, to name a few. As a young musician, Anthony studied the piano privately and specialized in classical violin from an early age. He attended Kaufman Music Center's Special Music School where he studied classical violin in a chamber and orchestral setting, music theory and general musicianship. While starting as self-taught on the guitar through high-school, Anthony was accepted to Berklee College of Music as a Guitar Performance major and later transferred to Purchase College to major in Jazz Studies with a minor in Studio Production and Audio Engineering. In his free time from class, Anthony began to teach music in late 2021 with private lessons on guitar and piano. Currently, Anthony maintains a busy gigging schedule with year round lessons in both NYC and Upstate NY. When it comes to teaching, Anthony understands the importance of approaching each student's needs individually and crafting lesson plans that cater to both the student's interests and musical needs. He is passionate and driven to work together with his students to get them to their desired goal regardless of genre or skill level. #guitar #7andup #leadguitar
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Monday March 3
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 6: Precision Rhythm for Intermediate Beginners
Louie
View DetailsAbout the Class
In this class you will dramatically advance your guitar technique as you mix and match individual notes and strums with alternate bass patterns, arpeggios, runs, slash chords and more, gaining the capacity to bring multiple voicings and embellishments to your playing. Most students graduate from this class after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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.
LouieLouie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #ukulele
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 5: Strums for Intermediate Beginners
Atlas
View DetailsAbout the Class In this class you will play compelling and complex strumming patterns, as you mix bass notes, palm mutes, scratches, and syncopated 16th notes, becoming a confident and expressive rhythm guitar player. Most students graduate from this class after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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 or are comfortable with basic mixed 8th note and 16th note strumming patterns, rhythm patterns like palm muting and bass strumming and chords including B7, Gadd5, Dm, small barre F, as well as basic open chords.
AtlasAtlas Finch is a New York City based musician, composer, and producer, as well as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer. He has experience performing across a wide range of genres (Blues, Rock, Jazz, Metal, Funk, Disco, Hip Hop), on guitar, bass, keys, and drums. Originally from Minneapolis, he graduated from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a focus on composition, culminating in a thesis project in which he composed, recorded, and produced an album drawing from popular styles of music. He completed his Masters in Music Technology at New York University in 2022, during which he acted as senior engineer in the James L. Dolan recording studio. He currently works and lives in New York City teaching guitar and bass, performing with bands and solo artists, and recording music. Atlas excels at teaching Funk and Rock, as well as improvisation techniques, composition methods, and music theory. He teaches all ages and skill levels, and loves helping students achieve their musical goals at whatever pace works best for them. #guitar #7andup #bassguitar
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 3: Guitar For Near Beginners
Tim
View DetailsAbout the Class This class dives into fundamental rhythm concepts to help you play with confidence, tone and expression. Learn bass-strums, palm mutes, scratches and sixteenth notes! Most students graduate from this class after 8-12 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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 or are comfortable with basic open chords and basic strumming patterns.
TimTim Fenton-Edwards is a dedicated bassist, guitarist, and composer based in Brooklyn, New York. In addition to a Master of Music from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Music from Oberlin Conservatory, Tim has over eight years of diverse teaching experience in guitar, bass, and piano. Tim is passionate about making music education enjoyable while instilling a strong foundation in his students. He has worked with students ages 4-80 and strives to tailor his teaching approach to each student’s goals and learning styles. He has prepared students for recitals and juries as well as auditions for USC and UCLA. 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
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| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 2: Strums For Absolute Beginners
Louie
View DetailsAbout the Class If you know your basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, but would like to be able to play entire songs with confidence--and mixed strums--then this is the class for you! You will become comfortable changing between these chords while using mixed strumming patterns, including the incredibly delicious sounding, ubiquitous and useful “basic strum” and “best strum" in the context of inspiring songs by artists like Adele, Bill Withers, Jason Mraz, Ed Sheeran and more. 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 or are comfortable with basic open chords and can play along with the graduation video for the Beginner 1 level class.
LouieLouie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #ukulele
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| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 4: Chords for Intermediate Beginners
Atlas
View DetailsAbout the Class In this class you will acquire a powerful vocabulary of open chords which will give you the skill and knowledge to play thousands of songs, including incorporating the small barre and becoming confident using your pinky. Most students graduate from this class after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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 or are comfortable with basic open chords, basic strumming patterns, and rhythm patterns like palm muting and bass strumming.
AtlasAtlas Finch is a New York City based musician, composer, and producer, as well as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer. He has experience performing across a wide range of genres (Blues, Rock, Jazz, Metal, Funk, Disco, Hip Hop), on guitar, bass, keys, and drums. Originally from Minneapolis, he graduated from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a focus on composition, culminating in a thesis project in which he composed, recorded, and produced an album drawing from popular styles of music. He completed his Masters in Music Technology at New York University in 2022, during which he acted as senior engineer in the James L. Dolan recording studio. He currently works and lives in New York City teaching guitar and bass, performing with bands and solo artists, and recording music. Atlas excels at teaching Funk and Rock, as well as improvisation techniques, composition methods, and music theory. He teaches all ages and skill levels, and loves helping students achieve their musical goals at whatever pace works best for them. #guitar #7andup #bassguitar
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| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners
Tim
View DetailsAbout the Class Absolute and Total Beginners start here! Starting from zero, learn basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, with super broken down step-by-step explanations of chord diagrams, strings and fingers--and real songs by artists like John Legend, Sublime, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and more. Yes, you really can and will learn to play guitar in this class! Here's how it works:
1) Attend class weekly. In every class you'll connect with your classmates, practice new skills step by step, and learn a new and fun song. Guitars are provided in NYC! (Need to miss a session? No problem--make it up with another group session for free or a discounted private lesson.) 2) Practice is easy with comprehensive video tutorials, including this simple 2-minute Level 1 warm-up video. 3) Graduate. Your teacher will let you know when you're ready to move to Level 2—or you can record a video of yourself playing along with that graduation video. Send it to info@nycguitarschool.com so that our NYC Guitar School team can declare a day of celebration and place you in your next 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!
TimTim Fenton-Edwards is a dedicated bassist, guitarist, and composer based in Brooklyn, New York. In addition to a Master of Music from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Music from Oberlin Conservatory, Tim has over eight years of diverse teaching experience in guitar, bass, and piano. Tim is passionate about making music education enjoyable while instilling a strong foundation in his students. He has worked with students ages 4-80 and strives to tailor his teaching approach to each student’s goals and learning styles. He has prepared students for recitals and juries as well as auditions for USC and UCLA. 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
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Tuesday March 4
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| FULL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Rock Ensemble - (Advanced Elective)
Michelangelo
View DetailsAbout the class: Learn the ins and outs of playing and recording your favorite rock songs! This course will cover everything from riffs and power chords to improvisation and blistering leads. We'll break down all aspects of the recording process including multi-tracked guitars, effects, and achieving a slammin' rock mix. All material will then be recorded and mixed by the ensemble! Prerequisites: Open chords, barre chords, 8th and 16th note strumming, minor pentatonic scale. Note: This class involves a lot of recording using an online recording program. **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!**
MichelangeloAn expert in all things rock, Michelangelo brings over 15 years of teaching experience to the Brooklyn Guitar School. A childhood learning the music of rock greats such as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Guns N’ Roses brought him to Berklee College of Music, where he received his BM in Guitar Performance. He loves teaching all styles and levels, specializing in classic rock, pop, heavy metal, and lead guitar. When he’s not working with students, Michelangelo can be seen shredding with NYC based rock heavyweights Thrilldriver. He considers himself extremely lucky to be able to share his love of guitar with his students on a daily basis. #bassguitar #ukulele #leadguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #guitar
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Wednesday March 5
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners
Anthony D
View DetailsAbout the Class Absolute and Total Beginners start here! Starting from zero, learn basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, with super broken down step-by-step explanations of chord diagrams, strings and fingers--and real songs by artists like John Legend, Sublime, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and more. Yes, you really can and will learn to play guitar in this class! Here's how it works:
1) Attend class weekly. In every class you'll connect with your classmates, practice new skills step by step, and learn a new and fun song. Guitars are provided in NYC! (Need to miss a session? No problem--make it up with another group session for free or a discounted private lesson.) 2) Practice is easy with comprehensive video tutorials, including this simple 2-minute Level 1 warm-up video. 3) Graduate. Your teacher will let you know when you're ready to move to Level 2—or you can record a video of yourself playing along with that graduation video. Send it to info@nycguitarschool.com so that our NYC Guitar School team can declare a day of celebration and place you in your next 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!
Anthony DAnthony Dom is a Brooklyn-born session guitarist and jazz band leader who recently graduated from SUNY Purchase College’s Jazz Program at the Conservatory of Music, where he honed his craft and emerged as a standout talent in the world of straight ahead jazz and bebop. Under the guidance of his mentor, Professor Pasquale Grasso, and other masters such as Jon Faddis and Eric Alexander, Anthony developed a soulful and captivating musical voice. As a session musician, Anthony plays with several bands and artists around the Tri-State area, with a diverse range of genres from punk rock and funk to indie and hip hop. He has performed at NYC venues such as Rockwood Music Hall, Mercury Lounge, Piano's and Merkin Concert hall, to name a few. As a young musician, Anthony studied the piano privately and specialized in classical violin from an early age. He attended Kaufman Music Center's Special Music School where he studied classical violin in a chamber and orchestral setting, music theory and general musicianship. While starting as self-taught on the guitar through high-school, Anthony was accepted to Berklee College of Music as a Guitar Performance major and later transferred to Purchase College to major in Jazz Studies with a minor in Studio Production and Audio Engineering. In his free time from class, Anthony began to teach music in late 2021 with private lessons on guitar and piano. Currently, Anthony maintains a busy gigging schedule with year round lessons in both NYC and Upstate NY. When it comes to teaching, Anthony understands the importance of approaching each student's needs individually and crafting lesson plans that cater to both the student's interests and musical needs. He is passionate and driven to work together with his students to get them to their desired goal regardless of genre or skill level. #guitar #7andup #leadguitar
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 2: Strums For Absolute Beginners
Michelangelo
View DetailsAbout the Class If you know your basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, but would like to be able to play entire songs with confidence--and mixed strums--then this is the class for you! You will become comfortable changing between these chords while using mixed strumming patterns, including the incredibly delicious sounding, ubiquitous and useful “basic strum” and “best strum" in the context of inspiring songs by artists like Adele, Bill Withers, Jason Mraz, Ed Sheeran and more. 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 or are comfortable with basic open chords and can play along with the graduation video for the Beginner 1 level class.
MichelangeloAn expert in all things rock, Michelangelo brings over 15 years of teaching experience to the Brooklyn Guitar School. A childhood learning the music of rock greats such as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Guns N’ Roses brought him to Berklee College of Music, where he received his BM in Guitar Performance. He loves teaching all styles and levels, specializing in classic rock, pop, heavy metal, and lead guitar. When he’s not working with students, Michelangelo can be seen shredding with NYC based rock heavyweights Thrilldriver. He considers himself extremely lucky to be able to share his love of guitar with his students on a daily basis. #bassguitar #ukulele #leadguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #guitar
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 7: Master Guitar Moves for Advanced Beginners
Atlas
View DetailsAbout the Class In this class you will expand your guitar capacity, understanding, and skill with riffs, licks, diatonic chord theory, and more as you prepare to move into barre chords, lead guitar and beyond. Most students graduate from this class after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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 & 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.
AtlasAtlas Finch is a New York City based musician, composer, and producer, as well as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer. He has experience performing across a wide range of genres (Blues, Rock, Jazz, Metal, Funk, Disco, Hip Hop), on guitar, bass, keys, and drums. Originally from Minneapolis, he graduated from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a focus on composition, culminating in a thesis project in which he composed, recorded, and produced an album drawing from popular styles of music. He completed his Masters in Music Technology at New York University in 2022, during which he acted as senior engineer in the James L. Dolan recording studio. He currently works and lives in New York City teaching guitar and bass, performing with bands and solo artists, and recording music. Atlas excels at teaching Funk and Rock, as well as improvisation techniques, composition methods, and music theory. He teaches all ages and skill levels, and loves helping students achieve their musical goals at whatever pace works best for them. #guitar #7andup #bassguitar
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| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 9: Barre Chords II for Advanced Beginners
Atlas
View DetailsAbout the Class In this class you will mix and match E and A form barre chords over the entire fretboard and you will deepen your understanding of essential chord progressions. This is the final course in our Beginners series...after this class you are very ready for ensembles, rock bands, lead guitar, and much more in the vast world of guitar. Most students graduate from this class after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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, 6, 7, & 8 or are comfortable with mixed 8th note and 16th note strumming patterns, palm muting, bass strumming, slash chords, arpeggios, bass runs, left hand damping, and switching between different strumming patterns and techniques in rhythm. You are comfortable with various chords including E shaped barre chords (major/minor/7th), 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. 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.
AtlasAtlas Finch is a New York City based musician, composer, and producer, as well as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer. He has experience performing across a wide range of genres (Blues, Rock, Jazz, Metal, Funk, Disco, Hip Hop), on guitar, bass, keys, and drums. Originally from Minneapolis, he graduated from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a focus on composition, culminating in a thesis project in which he composed, recorded, and produced an album drawing from popular styles of music. He completed his Masters in Music Technology at New York University in 2022, during which he acted as senior engineer in the James L. Dolan recording studio. He currently works and lives in New York City teaching guitar and bass, performing with bands and solo artists, and recording music. Atlas excels at teaching Funk and Rock, as well as improvisation techniques, composition methods, and music theory. He teaches all ages and skill levels, and loves helping students achieve their musical goals at whatever pace works best for them. #guitar #7andup #bassguitar
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Saturday March 8
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| ENROLL 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Kids Guitar Club
Louie
View DetailsIn this class, young guitarists take their basic guitar knowledge to the next level by playing individual parts of complete rock and pop songs to create a guitar ensemble. Students will learn mixed strum patterns, riffs, licks, power chords, and more while playing in time with other students. Students learn individual parts to one song per month and play through it in entirety on the last class of the month. To register for this class, students should have graduated from Kids Guitar Level 1 and 2 or be otherwise confident and proficient playing open chords and mixed strum patterns.
LouieLouie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #ukulele
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| ENROLL 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Teen Guitar Ensemble
Louie
View DetailsIn this class, teen guitarists take their knowledge to the next level by playing individual parts of complete rock and pop songs to create a guitar ensemble. Students will learn mixed strum patterns, riffs, licks, power chords, and more while staying in time with other students. Students learn individual parts to one song per month and play through it in entirety on the last class of the month. To register for this class, students should have graduated from Teen Guitar Level 1 and 2 or be otherwise confident and proficient playing open chords and mixed strum patterns. **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!**
LouieLouie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #ukulele
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| ENROLL 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 2 for Teens 12-16 yrs
Brian
View DetailsAbout the Class If you know your basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, but would like to be able to play entire songs with confidence--and mixed strums--then this is the class for you! You will become comfortable changing between these chords while using mixed strumming patterns, including the incredibly delicious sounding, ubiquitous and useful “basic strum” and “best strum" in the context of inspiring songs by artists like Adele, Bill Withers, Jason Mraz, Ed Sheeran and more. 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
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| ENROLL 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners
Louie
View DetailsAbout the Class Absolute and Total Beginners start here! Starting from zero, learn basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, with super broken down step-by-step explanations of chord diagrams, strings and fingers--and real songs by artists like John Legend, Sublime, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and more. Yes, you really can and will learn to play guitar in this class! Here's how it works:
1) Attend class weekly. In every class you'll connect with your classmates, practice new skills step by step, and learn a new and fun song. Guitars are provided in NYC! (Need to miss a session? No problem--make it up with another group session for free or a discounted private lesson.) 2) Practice is easy with comprehensive video tutorials, including this simple 2-minute Level 1 warm-up video. 3) Graduate. Your teacher will let you know when you're ready to move to Level 2—or you can record a video of yourself playing along with that graduation video. Send it to info@nycguitarschool.com so that our NYC Guitar School team can declare a day of celebration and place you in your next 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!
LouieLouie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #ukulele
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| ENROLL 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 1 for Teens 12-16 yrs
Anthony D
View DetailsAbout the Class Absolute and Total Beginners start here! Starting from zero, learn basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, with super broken down step-by-step explanations of chord diagrams, strings and fingers--and real songs by artists like John Legend, Sublime, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and more. Yes, you really can and will learn to play guitar in this class! Here's how it works: 1) Attend class weekly. In every class you'll connect with your classmates, practice new skills step by step, and learn a new and fun song. Guitars are provided in NYC! (Need to miss a session? No problem--make it up with another group session for free or a discounted private lesson.) 2) Practice is easy with comprehensive video tutorials, including this simple 2-minute Level 1 warm-up video. 3) Graduate. Your teacher will let you know when you're ready to move to Level 2—or you can record a video of yourself playing along with that graduation video. Send it to info@nycguitarschool.com so that our NYC Guitar School team can declare a day of celebration and place you in your next 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!
Anthony DAnthony Dom is a Brooklyn-born session guitarist and jazz band leader who recently graduated from SUNY Purchase College’s Jazz Program at the Conservatory of Music, where he honed his craft and emerged as a standout talent in the world of straight ahead jazz and bebop. Under the guidance of his mentor, Professor Pasquale Grasso, and other masters such as Jon Faddis and Eric Alexander, Anthony developed a soulful and captivating musical voice. As a session musician, Anthony plays with several bands and artists around the Tri-State area, with a diverse range of genres from punk rock and funk to indie and hip hop. He has performed at NYC venues such as Rockwood Music Hall, Mercury Lounge, Piano's and Merkin Concert hall, to name a few. As a young musician, Anthony studied the piano privately and specialized in classical violin from an early age. He attended Kaufman Music Center's Special Music School where he studied classical violin in a chamber and orchestral setting, music theory and general musicianship. While starting as self-taught on the guitar through high-school, Anthony was accepted to Berklee College of Music as a Guitar Performance major and later transferred to Purchase College to major in Jazz Studies with a minor in Studio Production and Audio Engineering. In his free time from class, Anthony began to teach music in late 2021 with private lessons on guitar and piano. Currently, Anthony maintains a busy gigging schedule with year round lessons in both NYC and Upstate NY. When it comes to teaching, Anthony understands the importance of approaching each student's needs individually and crafting lesson plans that cater to both the student's interests and musical needs. He is passionate and driven to work together with his students to get them to their desired goal regardless of genre or skill level. #guitar #7andup #leadguitar
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Monday March 10
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 6: Precision Rhythm for Intermediate Beginners
Louie
View DetailsAbout the Class
In this class you will dramatically advance your guitar technique as you mix and match individual notes and strums with alternate bass patterns, arpeggios, runs, slash chords and more, gaining the capacity to bring multiple voicings and embellishments to your playing. Most students graduate from this class after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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.
LouieLouie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #ukulele
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 5: Strums for Intermediate Beginners
Atlas
View DetailsAbout the Class In this class you will play compelling and complex strumming patterns, as you mix bass notes, palm mutes, scratches, and syncopated 16th notes, becoming a confident and expressive rhythm guitar player. Most students graduate from this class after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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 or are comfortable with basic mixed 8th note and 16th note strumming patterns, rhythm patterns like palm muting and bass strumming and chords including B7, Gadd5, Dm, small barre F, as well as basic open chords.
AtlasAtlas Finch is a New York City based musician, composer, and producer, as well as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer. He has experience performing across a wide range of genres (Blues, Rock, Jazz, Metal, Funk, Disco, Hip Hop), on guitar, bass, keys, and drums. Originally from Minneapolis, he graduated from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a focus on composition, culminating in a thesis project in which he composed, recorded, and produced an album drawing from popular styles of music. He completed his Masters in Music Technology at New York University in 2022, during which he acted as senior engineer in the James L. Dolan recording studio. He currently works and lives in New York City teaching guitar and bass, performing with bands and solo artists, and recording music. Atlas excels at teaching Funk and Rock, as well as improvisation techniques, composition methods, and music theory. He teaches all ages and skill levels, and loves helping students achieve their musical goals at whatever pace works best for them. #guitar #7andup #bassguitar
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 3: Guitar For Near Beginners
Tim
View DetailsAbout the Class This class dives into fundamental rhythm concepts to help you play with confidence, tone and expression. Learn bass-strums, palm mutes, scratches and sixteenth notes! Most students graduate from this class after 8-12 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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 or are comfortable with basic open chords and basic strumming patterns.
TimTim Fenton-Edwards is a dedicated bassist, guitarist, and composer based in Brooklyn, New York. In addition to a Master of Music from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Music from Oberlin Conservatory, Tim has over eight years of diverse teaching experience in guitar, bass, and piano. Tim is passionate about making music education enjoyable while instilling a strong foundation in his students. He has worked with students ages 4-80 and strives to tailor his teaching approach to each student’s goals and learning styles. He has prepared students for recitals and juries as well as auditions for USC and UCLA. 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
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| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 2: Strums For Absolute Beginners
Louie
View DetailsAbout the Class If you know your basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, but would like to be able to play entire songs with confidence--and mixed strums--then this is the class for you! You will become comfortable changing between these chords while using mixed strumming patterns, including the incredibly delicious sounding, ubiquitous and useful “basic strum” and “best strum" in the context of inspiring songs by artists like Adele, Bill Withers, Jason Mraz, Ed Sheeran and more. 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 or are comfortable with basic open chords and can play along with the graduation video for the Beginner 1 level class.
LouieLouie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit. Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey. #guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #ukulele
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| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 4: Chords for Intermediate Beginners
Atlas
View DetailsAbout the Class In this class you will acquire a powerful vocabulary of open chords which will give you the skill and knowledge to play thousands of songs, including incorporating the small barre and becoming confident using your pinky. Most students graduate from this class after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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 or are comfortable with basic open chords, basic strumming patterns, and rhythm patterns like palm muting and bass strumming.
AtlasAtlas Finch is a New York City based musician, composer, and producer, as well as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer. He has experience performing across a wide range of genres (Blues, Rock, Jazz, Metal, Funk, Disco, Hip Hop), on guitar, bass, keys, and drums. Originally from Minneapolis, he graduated from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a focus on composition, culminating in a thesis project in which he composed, recorded, and produced an album drawing from popular styles of music. He completed his Masters in Music Technology at New York University in 2022, during which he acted as senior engineer in the James L. Dolan recording studio. He currently works and lives in New York City teaching guitar and bass, performing with bands and solo artists, and recording music. Atlas excels at teaching Funk and Rock, as well as improvisation techniques, composition methods, and music theory. He teaches all ages and skill levels, and loves helping students achieve their musical goals at whatever pace works best for them. #guitar #7andup #bassguitar
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| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners
Tim
View DetailsAbout the Class Absolute and Total Beginners start here! Starting from zero, learn basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, with super broken down step-by-step explanations of chord diagrams, strings and fingers--and real songs by artists like John Legend, Sublime, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and more. Yes, you really can and will learn to play guitar in this class! Here's how it works:
1) Attend class weekly. In every class you'll connect with your classmates, practice new skills step by step, and learn a new and fun song. Guitars are provided in NYC! (Need to miss a session? No problem--make it up with another group session for free or a discounted private lesson.) 2) Practice is easy with comprehensive video tutorials, including this simple 2-minute Level 1 warm-up video. 3) Graduate. Your teacher will let you know when you're ready to move to Level 2—or you can record a video of yourself playing along with that graduation video. Send it to info@nycguitarschool.com so that our NYC Guitar School team can declare a day of celebration and place you in your next 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!
TimTim Fenton-Edwards is a dedicated bassist, guitarist, and composer based in Brooklyn, New York. In addition to a Master of Music from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Music from Oberlin Conservatory, Tim has over eight years of diverse teaching experience in guitar, bass, and piano. Tim is passionate about making music education enjoyable while instilling a strong foundation in his students. He has worked with students ages 4-80 and strives to tailor his teaching approach to each student’s goals and learning styles. He has prepared students for recitals and juries as well as auditions for USC and UCLA. 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
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Tuesday March 11
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| FULL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Rock Ensemble - (Advanced Elective)
Michelangelo
View DetailsAbout the class: Learn the ins and outs of playing and recording your favorite rock songs! This course will cover everything from riffs and power chords to improvisation and blistering leads. We'll break down all aspects of the recording process including multi-tracked guitars, effects, and achieving a slammin' rock mix. All material will then be recorded and mixed by the ensemble! Prerequisites: Open chords, barre chords, 8th and 16th note strumming, minor pentatonic scale. Note: This class involves a lot of recording using an online recording program. **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!**
MichelangeloAn expert in all things rock, Michelangelo brings over 15 years of teaching experience to the Brooklyn Guitar School. A childhood learning the music of rock greats such as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Guns N’ Roses brought him to Berklee College of Music, where he received his BM in Guitar Performance. He loves teaching all styles and levels, specializing in classic rock, pop, heavy metal, and lead guitar. When he’s not working with students, Michelangelo can be seen shredding with NYC based rock heavyweights Thrilldriver. He considers himself extremely lucky to be able to share his love of guitar with his students on a daily basis. #bassguitar #ukulele #leadguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #guitar
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Wednesday March 12
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners
Anthony D
View DetailsAbout the Class Absolute and Total Beginners start here! Starting from zero, learn basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, with super broken down step-by-step explanations of chord diagrams, strings and fingers--and real songs by artists like John Legend, Sublime, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and more. Yes, you really can and will learn to play guitar in this class! Here's how it works:
1) Attend class weekly. In every class you'll connect with your classmates, practice new skills step by step, and learn a new and fun song. Guitars are provided in NYC! (Need to miss a session? No problem--make it up with another group session for free or a discounted private lesson.) 2) Practice is easy with comprehensive video tutorials, including this simple 2-minute Level 1 warm-up video. 3) Graduate. Your teacher will let you know when you're ready to move to Level 2—or you can record a video of yourself playing along with that graduation video. Send it to info@nycguitarschool.com so that our NYC Guitar School team can declare a day of celebration and place you in your next 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!
Anthony DAnthony Dom is a Brooklyn-born session guitarist and jazz band leader who recently graduated from SUNY Purchase College’s Jazz Program at the Conservatory of Music, where he honed his craft and emerged as a standout talent in the world of straight ahead jazz and bebop. Under the guidance of his mentor, Professor Pasquale Grasso, and other masters such as Jon Faddis and Eric Alexander, Anthony developed a soulful and captivating musical voice. As a session musician, Anthony plays with several bands and artists around the Tri-State area, with a diverse range of genres from punk rock and funk to indie and hip hop. He has performed at NYC venues such as Rockwood Music Hall, Mercury Lounge, Piano's and Merkin Concert hall, to name a few. As a young musician, Anthony studied the piano privately and specialized in classical violin from an early age. He attended Kaufman Music Center's Special Music School where he studied classical violin in a chamber and orchestral setting, music theory and general musicianship. While starting as self-taught on the guitar through high-school, Anthony was accepted to Berklee College of Music as a Guitar Performance major and later transferred to Purchase College to major in Jazz Studies with a minor in Studio Production and Audio Engineering. In his free time from class, Anthony began to teach music in late 2021 with private lessons on guitar and piano. Currently, Anthony maintains a busy gigging schedule with year round lessons in both NYC and Upstate NY. When it comes to teaching, Anthony understands the importance of approaching each student's needs individually and crafting lesson plans that cater to both the student's interests and musical needs. He is passionate and driven to work together with his students to get them to their desired goal regardless of genre or skill level. #guitar #7andup #leadguitar
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 2: Strums For Absolute Beginners
Michelangelo
View DetailsAbout the Class If you know your basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, but would like to be able to play entire songs with confidence--and mixed strums--then this is the class for you! You will become comfortable changing between these chords while using mixed strumming patterns, including the incredibly delicious sounding, ubiquitous and useful “basic strum” and “best strum" in the context of inspiring songs by artists like Adele, Bill Withers, Jason Mraz, Ed Sheeran and more. 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 or are comfortable with basic open chords and can play along with the graduation video for the Beginner 1 level class.
MichelangeloAn expert in all things rock, Michelangelo brings over 15 years of teaching experience to the Brooklyn Guitar School. A childhood learning the music of rock greats such as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Guns N’ Roses brought him to Berklee College of Music, where he received his BM in Guitar Performance. He loves teaching all styles and levels, specializing in classic rock, pop, heavy metal, and lead guitar. When he’s not working with students, Michelangelo can be seen shredding with NYC based rock heavyweights Thrilldriver. He considers himself extremely lucky to be able to share his love of guitar with his students on a daily basis. #bassguitar #ukulele #leadguitar #fingerstyle #7andup #guitar
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| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 7: Master Guitar Moves for Advanced Beginners
Atlas
View DetailsAbout the Class In this class you will expand your guitar capacity, understanding, and skill with riffs, licks, diatonic chord theory, and more as you prepare to move into barre chords, lead guitar and beyond. Most students graduate from this class after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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 & 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.
AtlasAtlas Finch is a New York City based musician, composer, and producer, as well as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer. He has experience performing across a wide range of genres (Blues, Rock, Jazz, Metal, Funk, Disco, Hip Hop), on guitar, bass, keys, and drums. Originally from Minneapolis, he graduated from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a focus on composition, culminating in a thesis project in which he composed, recorded, and produced an album drawing from popular styles of music. He completed his Masters in Music Technology at New York University in 2022, during which he acted as senior engineer in the James L. Dolan recording studio. He currently works and lives in New York City teaching guitar and bass, performing with bands and solo artists, and recording music. Atlas excels at teaching Funk and Rock, as well as improvisation techniques, composition methods, and music theory. He teaches all ages and skill levels, and loves helping students achieve their musical goals at whatever pace works best for them. #guitar #7andup #bassguitar
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| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar School
Beginners 9: Barre Chords II for Advanced Beginners
Atlas
View DetailsAbout the Class In this class you will mix and match E and A form barre chords over the entire fretboard and you will deepen your understanding of essential chord progressions. This is the final course in our Beginners series...after this class you are very ready for ensembles, rock bands, lead guitar, and much more in the vast world of guitar. Most students graduate from this class after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! To be confident about what class level is right for you, try playing along with the class graduation videos. If you can play along with the previous graduation video but not with the graduation video for this class, then you're in the right place! 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, 6, 7, & 8 or are comfortable with mixed 8th note and 16th note strumming patterns, palm muting, bass strumming, slash chords, arpeggios, bass runs, left hand damping, and switching between different strumming patterns and techniques in rhythm. You are comfortable with various chords including E shaped barre chords (major/minor/7th), 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. 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.
AtlasAtlas Finch is a New York City based musician, composer, and producer, as well as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer. He has experience performing across a wide range of genres (Blues, Rock, Jazz, Metal, Funk, Disco, Hip Hop), on guitar, bass, keys, and drums. Originally from Minneapolis, he graduated from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a focus on composition, culminating in a thesis project in which he composed, recorded, and produced an album drawing from popular styles of music. He completed his Masters in Music Technology at New York University in 2022, during which he acted as senior engineer in the James L. Dolan recording studio. He currently works and lives in New York City teaching guitar and bass, performing with bands and solo artists, and recording music. Atlas excels at teaching Funk and Rock, as well as improvisation techniques, composition methods, and music theory. He teaches all ages and skill levels, and loves helping students achieve their musical goals at whatever pace works best for them. #guitar #7andup #bassguitar
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