| Tuesday May 13 | |
 | ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners Sean S. View Details About 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: Sean S. Sean Saville's love for music began as he started attending and eventually organizing local DIY concerts in his hometown of Utica, NY. He later moved to Rocheter, NY, where he earned a degree in Music Business while minoring in and focusing on jazz improvisation. In Rochester, he played a wide variety of gigs from big bands and pit orchestras to rock concerts and benefit fundraisers. Sean is currently pursuing a master's degree in Jazz Performance at NYU where he also teaches guitar lessons via his school's grad-adjunct program. Currently, he performs with Jon and the Projectors (the pop/jazz/R&B crossover project of Jon Weisbrot) and Free Casino (his math rock/punk band). Sean loves teaching and discussing the guitar just as much as he enjoys performing. He is a dedicated guitar instructor who is motivated to help you reach your musical goals. #7andup #guitar #leadguitar #bassteacher |
 | ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 4: Chords for Intermediate Beginners Myko View Details About 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: Myko Myko started playing guitar as a teenage student at New York City Guitar School in 2014. Almost a decade later, after years of playing in group classes, private lessons, and school rock bands and camps–and performing and writing songs on their own and with other NYCGS students around the city, we’re happy that Myko is continuing their musical path as a warm and enthusiastic teacher. Myko strives to spread the love of music and guitar while giving students the skills they need to level up their playing, and to share the same excitement they felt when learning guitar for the first time! #guitar #leadguitar #7andup |
ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 3: Guitar For Near Beginners Gavin View Details About 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. Gavin | |
| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 2: Strums For Absolute Beginners Sean S. View Details About 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. Sean S. Sean Saville's love for music began as he started attending and eventually organizing local DIY concerts in his hometown of Utica, NY. He later moved to Rocheter, NY, where he earned a degree in Music Business while minoring in and focusing on jazz improvisation. In Rochester, he played a wide variety of gigs from big bands and pit orchestras to rock concerts and benefit fundraisers. Sean is currently pursuing a master's degree in Jazz Performance at NYU where he also teaches guitar lessons via his school's grad-adjunct program. Currently, he performs with Jon and the Projectors (the pop/jazz/R&B crossover project of Jon Weisbrot) and Free Casino (his math rock/punk band). Sean loves teaching and discussing the guitar just as much as he enjoys performing. He is a dedicated guitar instructor who is motivated to help you reach your musical goals. #7andup #guitar #leadguitar #bassteacher |
ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 9: Barre Chords II for Advanced Beginners Gavin View Details About 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 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. Gavin | |
| Thursday May 15 | |
 | ENROLL 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Vocal Workshop Level 2: Singing & Playing Lyn View Details Learn to sing and play guitar at the same time! You'll learn to sing one rhythm while playing another, when to use the most common strum patterns, anticipations, phrase beginnings, how best to practice, and more. Guitar parts will be accessible to anyone having completed Beginners 2. No guitar skills? You can still join on shaker or other percussion! Prerequisites: Students should have completed Vocal 1: Intro to Singing or be able to match pitch reasonably well. Lyn Originally from Pittsburgh, Lyn received her Equity card at the age of eight on the national tour of ANNIE and has been performing on Broadway, Off-Broadway and all across the country ever since. Lyn studied with many wonderful teachers at Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh CLO, and the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, where she graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre. She has also been teaching throughout her career, coaching voice students of all ages on a variety of music from pop, to rock, to musical theatre. Lyn uses her knowledge, instincts and warmth to help her students grow, improve their voice and range, interpret songs, and even incorporates meditation, mindfulness and dance/movement into her lessons if requested. She highlights each student's individual gifts and is looking forward to guiding you on your singing journey! #vocalteacher #7andup |
| ENROLL 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Vocal Workshop Level 1: Intro to Singing Lyn View Details Vocal Workshop Level 1: Intro to Singing What’s more fun than singing alone in the shower? Making an even bigger sound with a group! In this Drop-In Group Singing Class, you’ll start with the time-tested basics of good vocal technique: breath support and tone production. And then the fun really begins! While learning to sing contemporary pop, rock, and R&B songs, you’ll develop a stronger, more resonant, more musical voice. You’ll improve your ear for rhythm, learn to harmonize, and improve your stage presence. And best of all, each week you’ll experience the sheer joy of singing together with a group of people, one of the most exhilarating and uplifting experiences on earth. You will emerge a better, happier singer. Open to anyone 18 & up, no prior voice study required. Optional recommendations: Water bottle & mini-recorder (or smartphone with voice memo function). For secure online registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244. Lyn Originally from Pittsburgh, Lyn received her Equity card at the age of eight on the national tour of ANNIE and has been performing on Broadway, Off-Broadway and all across the country ever since. Lyn studied with many wonderful teachers at Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh CLO, and the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, where she graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre. She has also been teaching throughout her career, coaching voice students of all ages on a variety of music from pop, to rock, to musical theatre. Lyn uses her knowledge, instincts and warmth to help her students grow, improve their voice and range, interpret songs, and even incorporates meditation, mindfulness and dance/movement into her lessons if requested. She highlights each student's individual gifts and is looking forward to guiding you on your singing journey! #vocalteacher #7andup |
| Tuesday May 20 | |
| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners Sean S. View Details About 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: Sean S. Sean Saville's love for music began as he started attending and eventually organizing local DIY concerts in his hometown of Utica, NY. He later moved to Rocheter, NY, where he earned a degree in Music Business while minoring in and focusing on jazz improvisation. In Rochester, he played a wide variety of gigs from big bands and pit orchestras to rock concerts and benefit fundraisers. Sean is currently pursuing a master's degree in Jazz Performance at NYU where he also teaches guitar lessons via his school's grad-adjunct program. Currently, he performs with Jon and the Projectors (the pop/jazz/R&B crossover project of Jon Weisbrot) and Free Casino (his math rock/punk band). Sean loves teaching and discussing the guitar just as much as he enjoys performing. He is a dedicated guitar instructor who is motivated to help you reach your musical goals. #7andup #guitar #leadguitar #bassteacher |
| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 4: Chords for Intermediate Beginners Myko View Details About 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: Myko Myko started playing guitar as a teenage student at New York City Guitar School in 2014. Almost a decade later, after years of playing in group classes, private lessons, and school rock bands and camps–and performing and writing songs on their own and with other NYCGS students around the city, we’re happy that Myko is continuing their musical path as a warm and enthusiastic teacher. Myko strives to spread the love of music and guitar while giving students the skills they need to level up their playing, and to share the same excitement they felt when learning guitar for the first time! #guitar #leadguitar #7andup |
 | ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 3: Guitar For Near Beginners Ben View Details About 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. Ben Ben grew up with New York City Guitar School. After studying with NYCGS in camps and lessons, Ben began gigging as a professional musician at 17 and started teaching lessons soon thereafter. Ben has a B.A. from Hampshire College where he studied music composition, guitar performance, and music production. At Hampshire, Ben explored jazz, avant-garde and classical guitar and spent his free time playing in a variety of metal, rock, and punk bands. Ben started teaching at NYCGS shortly after graduating from college in 2019, and has been here ever since. In addition to recording as a session guitarist, Ben currently plays lead guitar in the indie rock band War Honey. War Honey has been described by A Grrrl’s Two Sound Cents as “hav(ing) blown every other promising young band out of the water,” and “an almost transcendent experience,” by Razorcake Magazine. The band is currently signed to Handstand Records and have released two extended plays that have both received radio airplay and critical acclaim, and have together accumulated hundreds of thousands of streams. Outside of music, Ben enjoys writing fiction and making zines. He is the author of the books My Birth And Other Regrets and Snailbutter, and over forty published short stories. Ben believes that the guitar is a creative tool that each person will learn to use a little differently. Whether it’s helping his students learn their favorite songs, play killer lead solos or even create their own music, Ben’s favorite part of teaching is guiding students to reach their own goals. #leadguitar #musicproduction #guitar #7andup #bassteacher |
| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 2: Strums For Absolute Beginners Sean S. View Details About 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. Sean S. Sean Saville's love for music began as he started attending and eventually organizing local DIY concerts in his hometown of Utica, NY. He later moved to Rocheter, NY, where he earned a degree in Music Business while minoring in and focusing on jazz improvisation. In Rochester, he played a wide variety of gigs from big bands and pit orchestras to rock concerts and benefit fundraisers. Sean is currently pursuing a master's degree in Jazz Performance at NYU where he also teaches guitar lessons via his school's grad-adjunct program. Currently, he performs with Jon and the Projectors (the pop/jazz/R&B crossover project of Jon Weisbrot) and Free Casino (his math rock/punk band). Sean loves teaching and discussing the guitar just as much as he enjoys performing. He is a dedicated guitar instructor who is motivated to help you reach your musical goals. #7andup #guitar #leadguitar #bassteacher |
| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 9: Barre Chords II for Advanced Beginners Ben View Details About 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 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. Ben Ben grew up with New York City Guitar School. After studying with NYCGS in camps and lessons, Ben began gigging as a professional musician at 17 and started teaching lessons soon thereafter. Ben has a B.A. from Hampshire College where he studied music composition, guitar performance, and music production. At Hampshire, Ben explored jazz, avant-garde and classical guitar and spent his free time playing in a variety of metal, rock, and punk bands. Ben started teaching at NYCGS shortly after graduating from college in 2019, and has been here ever since. In addition to recording as a session guitarist, Ben currently plays lead guitar in the indie rock band War Honey. War Honey has been described by A Grrrl’s Two Sound Cents as “hav(ing) blown every other promising young band out of the water,” and “an almost transcendent experience,” by Razorcake Magazine. The band is currently signed to Handstand Records and have released two extended plays that have both received radio airplay and critical acclaim, and have together accumulated hundreds of thousands of streams. Outside of music, Ben enjoys writing fiction and making zines. He is the author of the books My Birth And Other Regrets and Snailbutter, and over forty published short stories. Ben believes that the guitar is a creative tool that each person will learn to use a little differently. Whether it’s helping his students learn their favorite songs, play killer lead solos or even create their own music, Ben’s favorite part of teaching is guiding students to reach their own goals. #leadguitar #musicproduction #guitar #7andup #bassteacher |
| Thursday May 22 | |
| ENROLL 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Vocal Workshop Level 2: Singing & Playing Lyn View Details Learn to sing and play guitar at the same time! You'll learn to sing one rhythm while playing another, when to use the most common strum patterns, anticipations, phrase beginnings, how best to practice, and more. Guitar parts will be accessible to anyone having completed Beginners 2. No guitar skills? You can still join on shaker or other percussion! Prerequisites: Students should have completed Vocal 1: Intro to Singing or be able to match pitch reasonably well. Lyn Originally from Pittsburgh, Lyn received her Equity card at the age of eight on the national tour of ANNIE and has been performing on Broadway, Off-Broadway and all across the country ever since. Lyn studied with many wonderful teachers at Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh CLO, and the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, where she graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre. She has also been teaching throughout her career, coaching voice students of all ages on a variety of music from pop, to rock, to musical theatre. Lyn uses her knowledge, instincts and warmth to help her students grow, improve their voice and range, interpret songs, and even incorporates meditation, mindfulness and dance/movement into her lessons if requested. She highlights each student's individual gifts and is looking forward to guiding you on your singing journey! #vocalteacher #7andup |
| ENROLL 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Vocal Workshop Level 1: Intro to Singing Lyn View Details Vocal Workshop Level 1: Intro to Singing What’s more fun than singing alone in the shower? Making an even bigger sound with a group! In this Drop-In Group Singing Class, you’ll start with the time-tested basics of good vocal technique: breath support and tone production. And then the fun really begins! While learning to sing contemporary pop, rock, and R&B songs, you’ll develop a stronger, more resonant, more musical voice. You’ll improve your ear for rhythm, learn to harmonize, and improve your stage presence. And best of all, each week you’ll experience the sheer joy of singing together with a group of people, one of the most exhilarating and uplifting experiences on earth. You will emerge a better, happier singer. Open to anyone 18 & up, no prior voice study required. Optional recommendations: Water bottle & mini-recorder (or smartphone with voice memo function). For secure online registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244. Lyn Originally from Pittsburgh, Lyn received her Equity card at the age of eight on the national tour of ANNIE and has been performing on Broadway, Off-Broadway and all across the country ever since. Lyn studied with many wonderful teachers at Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh CLO, and the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, where she graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre. She has also been teaching throughout her career, coaching voice students of all ages on a variety of music from pop, to rock, to musical theatre. Lyn uses her knowledge, instincts and warmth to help her students grow, improve their voice and range, interpret songs, and even incorporates meditation, mindfulness and dance/movement into her lessons if requested. She highlights each student's individual gifts and is looking forward to guiding you on your singing journey! #vocalteacher #7andup |
| Tuesday May 27 | |
| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners Sean S. View Details About 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: Sean S. Sean Saville's love for music began as he started attending and eventually organizing local DIY concerts in his hometown of Utica, NY. He later moved to Rocheter, NY, where he earned a degree in Music Business while minoring in and focusing on jazz improvisation. In Rochester, he played a wide variety of gigs from big bands and pit orchestras to rock concerts and benefit fundraisers. Sean is currently pursuing a master's degree in Jazz Performance at NYU where he also teaches guitar lessons via his school's grad-adjunct program. Currently, he performs with Jon and the Projectors (the pop/jazz/R&B crossover project of Jon Weisbrot) and Free Casino (his math rock/punk band). Sean loves teaching and discussing the guitar just as much as he enjoys performing. He is a dedicated guitar instructor who is motivated to help you reach your musical goals. #7andup #guitar #leadguitar #bassteacher |
| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 4: Chords for Intermediate Beginners Myko View Details About 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: Myko Myko started playing guitar as a teenage student at New York City Guitar School in 2014. Almost a decade later, after years of playing in group classes, private lessons, and school rock bands and camps–and performing and writing songs on their own and with other NYCGS students around the city, we’re happy that Myko is continuing their musical path as a warm and enthusiastic teacher. Myko strives to spread the love of music and guitar while giving students the skills they need to level up their playing, and to share the same excitement they felt when learning guitar for the first time! #guitar #leadguitar #7andup |
| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 3: Guitar For Near Beginners Ben View Details About 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. Ben Ben grew up with New York City Guitar School. After studying with NYCGS in camps and lessons, Ben began gigging as a professional musician at 17 and started teaching lessons soon thereafter. Ben has a B.A. from Hampshire College where he studied music composition, guitar performance, and music production. At Hampshire, Ben explored jazz, avant-garde and classical guitar and spent his free time playing in a variety of metal, rock, and punk bands. Ben started teaching at NYCGS shortly after graduating from college in 2019, and has been here ever since. In addition to recording as a session guitarist, Ben currently plays lead guitar in the indie rock band War Honey. War Honey has been described by A Grrrl’s Two Sound Cents as “hav(ing) blown every other promising young band out of the water,” and “an almost transcendent experience,” by Razorcake Magazine. The band is currently signed to Handstand Records and have released two extended plays that have both received radio airplay and critical acclaim, and have together accumulated hundreds of thousands of streams. Outside of music, Ben enjoys writing fiction and making zines. He is the author of the books My Birth And Other Regrets and Snailbutter, and over forty published short stories. Ben believes that the guitar is a creative tool that each person will learn to use a little differently. Whether it’s helping his students learn their favorite songs, play killer lead solos or even create their own music, Ben’s favorite part of teaching is guiding students to reach their own goals. #leadguitar #musicproduction #guitar #7andup #bassteacher |
| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 2: Strums For Absolute Beginners Sean S. View Details About 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. Sean S. Sean Saville's love for music began as he started attending and eventually organizing local DIY concerts in his hometown of Utica, NY. He later moved to Rocheter, NY, where he earned a degree in Music Business while minoring in and focusing on jazz improvisation. In Rochester, he played a wide variety of gigs from big bands and pit orchestras to rock concerts and benefit fundraisers. Sean is currently pursuing a master's degree in Jazz Performance at NYU where he also teaches guitar lessons via his school's grad-adjunct program. Currently, he performs with Jon and the Projectors (the pop/jazz/R&B crossover project of Jon Weisbrot) and Free Casino (his math rock/punk band). Sean loves teaching and discussing the guitar just as much as he enjoys performing. He is a dedicated guitar instructor who is motivated to help you reach your musical goals. #7andup #guitar #leadguitar #bassteacher |
| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 9: Barre Chords II for Advanced Beginners Ben View Details About 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 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. Ben Ben grew up with New York City Guitar School. After studying with NYCGS in camps and lessons, Ben began gigging as a professional musician at 17 and started teaching lessons soon thereafter. Ben has a B.A. from Hampshire College where he studied music composition, guitar performance, and music production. At Hampshire, Ben explored jazz, avant-garde and classical guitar and spent his free time playing in a variety of metal, rock, and punk bands. Ben started teaching at NYCGS shortly after graduating from college in 2019, and has been here ever since. In addition to recording as a session guitarist, Ben currently plays lead guitar in the indie rock band War Honey. War Honey has been described by A Grrrl’s Two Sound Cents as “hav(ing) blown every other promising young band out of the water,” and “an almost transcendent experience,” by Razorcake Magazine. The band is currently signed to Handstand Records and have released two extended plays that have both received radio airplay and critical acclaim, and have together accumulated hundreds of thousands of streams. Outside of music, Ben enjoys writing fiction and making zines. He is the author of the books My Birth And Other Regrets and Snailbutter, and over forty published short stories. Ben believes that the guitar is a creative tool that each person will learn to use a little differently. Whether it’s helping his students learn their favorite songs, play killer lead solos or even create their own music, Ben’s favorite part of teaching is guiding students to reach their own goals. #leadguitar #musicproduction #guitar #7andup #bassteacher |
| Thursday May 29 | |
| ENROLL 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Vocal Workshop Level 2: Singing & Playing Lyn View Details Learn to sing and play guitar at the same time! You'll learn to sing one rhythm while playing another, when to use the most common strum patterns, anticipations, phrase beginnings, how best to practice, and more. Guitar parts will be accessible to anyone having completed Beginners 2. No guitar skills? You can still join on shaker or other percussion! Prerequisites: Students should have completed Vocal 1: Intro to Singing or be able to match pitch reasonably well. Lyn Originally from Pittsburgh, Lyn received her Equity card at the age of eight on the national tour of ANNIE and has been performing on Broadway, Off-Broadway and all across the country ever since. Lyn studied with many wonderful teachers at Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh CLO, and the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, where she graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre. She has also been teaching throughout her career, coaching voice students of all ages on a variety of music from pop, to rock, to musical theatre. Lyn uses her knowledge, instincts and warmth to help her students grow, improve their voice and range, interpret songs, and even incorporates meditation, mindfulness and dance/movement into her lessons if requested. She highlights each student's individual gifts and is looking forward to guiding you on your singing journey! #vocalteacher #7andup |
| ENROLL 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Vocal Workshop Level 1: Intro to Singing Lyn View Details Vocal Workshop Level 1: Intro to Singing What’s more fun than singing alone in the shower? Making an even bigger sound with a group! In this Drop-In Group Singing Class, you’ll start with the time-tested basics of good vocal technique: breath support and tone production. And then the fun really begins! While learning to sing contemporary pop, rock, and R&B songs, you’ll develop a stronger, more resonant, more musical voice. You’ll improve your ear for rhythm, learn to harmonize, and improve your stage presence. And best of all, each week you’ll experience the sheer joy of singing together with a group of people, one of the most exhilarating and uplifting experiences on earth. You will emerge a better, happier singer. Open to anyone 18 & up, no prior voice study required. Optional recommendations: Water bottle & mini-recorder (or smartphone with voice memo function). For secure online registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244. Lyn Originally from Pittsburgh, Lyn received her Equity card at the age of eight on the national tour of ANNIE and has been performing on Broadway, Off-Broadway and all across the country ever since. Lyn studied with many wonderful teachers at Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh CLO, and the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, where she graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre. She has also been teaching throughout her career, coaching voice students of all ages on a variety of music from pop, to rock, to musical theatre. Lyn uses her knowledge, instincts and warmth to help her students grow, improve their voice and range, interpret songs, and even incorporates meditation, mindfulness and dance/movement into her lessons if requested. She highlights each student's individual gifts and is looking forward to guiding you on your singing journey! #vocalteacher #7andup |
| Tuesday June 3 | |
| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners Sean S. View Details About 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: Sean S. Sean Saville's love for music began as he started attending and eventually organizing local DIY concerts in his hometown of Utica, NY. He later moved to Rocheter, NY, where he earned a degree in Music Business while minoring in and focusing on jazz improvisation. In Rochester, he played a wide variety of gigs from big bands and pit orchestras to rock concerts and benefit fundraisers. Sean is currently pursuing a master's degree in Jazz Performance at NYU where he also teaches guitar lessons via his school's grad-adjunct program. Currently, he performs with Jon and the Projectors (the pop/jazz/R&B crossover project of Jon Weisbrot) and Free Casino (his math rock/punk band). Sean loves teaching and discussing the guitar just as much as he enjoys performing. He is a dedicated guitar instructor who is motivated to help you reach your musical goals. #7andup #guitar #leadguitar #bassteacher |
| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 4: Chords for Intermediate Beginners Myko View Details About 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: Myko Myko started playing guitar as a teenage student at New York City Guitar School in 2014. Almost a decade later, after years of playing in group classes, private lessons, and school rock bands and camps–and performing and writing songs on their own and with other NYCGS students around the city, we’re happy that Myko is continuing their musical path as a warm and enthusiastic teacher. Myko strives to spread the love of music and guitar while giving students the skills they need to level up their playing, and to share the same excitement they felt when learning guitar for the first time! #guitar #leadguitar #7andup |
| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 3: Guitar For Near Beginners Ben View Details About 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. Ben Ben grew up with New York City Guitar School. After studying with NYCGS in camps and lessons, Ben began gigging as a professional musician at 17 and started teaching lessons soon thereafter. Ben has a B.A. from Hampshire College where he studied music composition, guitar performance, and music production. At Hampshire, Ben explored jazz, avant-garde and classical guitar and spent his free time playing in a variety of metal, rock, and punk bands. Ben started teaching at NYCGS shortly after graduating from college in 2019, and has been here ever since. In addition to recording as a session guitarist, Ben currently plays lead guitar in the indie rock band War Honey. War Honey has been described by A Grrrl’s Two Sound Cents as “hav(ing) blown every other promising young band out of the water,” and “an almost transcendent experience,” by Razorcake Magazine. The band is currently signed to Handstand Records and have released two extended plays that have both received radio airplay and critical acclaim, and have together accumulated hundreds of thousands of streams. Outside of music, Ben enjoys writing fiction and making zines. He is the author of the books My Birth And Other Regrets and Snailbutter, and over forty published short stories. Ben believes that the guitar is a creative tool that each person will learn to use a little differently. Whether it’s helping his students learn their favorite songs, play killer lead solos or even create their own music, Ben’s favorite part of teaching is guiding students to reach their own goals. #leadguitar #musicproduction #guitar #7andup #bassteacher |
| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 2: Strums For Absolute Beginners Sean S. View Details About 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. Sean S. Sean Saville's love for music began as he started attending and eventually organizing local DIY concerts in his hometown of Utica, NY. He later moved to Rocheter, NY, where he earned a degree in Music Business while minoring in and focusing on jazz improvisation. In Rochester, he played a wide variety of gigs from big bands and pit orchestras to rock concerts and benefit fundraisers. Sean is currently pursuing a master's degree in Jazz Performance at NYU where he also teaches guitar lessons via his school's grad-adjunct program. Currently, he performs with Jon and the Projectors (the pop/jazz/R&B crossover project of Jon Weisbrot) and Free Casino (his math rock/punk band). Sean loves teaching and discussing the guitar just as much as he enjoys performing. He is a dedicated guitar instructor who is motivated to help you reach your musical goals. #7andup #guitar #leadguitar #bassteacher |
| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 9: Barre Chords II for Advanced Beginners Ben View Details About 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 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. Ben Ben grew up with New York City Guitar School. After studying with NYCGS in camps and lessons, Ben began gigging as a professional musician at 17 and started teaching lessons soon thereafter. Ben has a B.A. from Hampshire College where he studied music composition, guitar performance, and music production. At Hampshire, Ben explored jazz, avant-garde and classical guitar and spent his free time playing in a variety of metal, rock, and punk bands. Ben started teaching at NYCGS shortly after graduating from college in 2019, and has been here ever since. In addition to recording as a session guitarist, Ben currently plays lead guitar in the indie rock band War Honey. War Honey has been described by A Grrrl’s Two Sound Cents as “hav(ing) blown every other promising young band out of the water,” and “an almost transcendent experience,” by Razorcake Magazine. The band is currently signed to Handstand Records and have released two extended plays that have both received radio airplay and critical acclaim, and have together accumulated hundreds of thousands of streams. Outside of music, Ben enjoys writing fiction and making zines. He is the author of the books My Birth And Other Regrets and Snailbutter, and over forty published short stories. Ben believes that the guitar is a creative tool that each person will learn to use a little differently. Whether it’s helping his students learn their favorite songs, play killer lead solos or even create their own music, Ben’s favorite part of teaching is guiding students to reach their own goals. #leadguitar #musicproduction #guitar #7andup #bassteacher |
| Thursday June 5 | |
| ENROLL 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Vocal Workshop Level 2: Singing & Playing Lyn View Details Learn to sing and play guitar at the same time! You'll learn to sing one rhythm while playing another, when to use the most common strum patterns, anticipations, phrase beginnings, how best to practice, and more. Guitar parts will be accessible to anyone having completed Beginners 2. No guitar skills? You can still join on shaker or other percussion! Prerequisites: Students should have completed Vocal 1: Intro to Singing or be able to match pitch reasonably well. Lyn Originally from Pittsburgh, Lyn received her Equity card at the age of eight on the national tour of ANNIE and has been performing on Broadway, Off-Broadway and all across the country ever since. Lyn studied with many wonderful teachers at Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh CLO, and the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, where she graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre. She has also been teaching throughout her career, coaching voice students of all ages on a variety of music from pop, to rock, to musical theatre. Lyn uses her knowledge, instincts and warmth to help her students grow, improve their voice and range, interpret songs, and even incorporates meditation, mindfulness and dance/movement into her lessons if requested. She highlights each student's individual gifts and is looking forward to guiding you on your singing journey! #vocalteacher #7andup |
| ENROLL 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Vocal Workshop Level 1: Intro to Singing Lyn View Details Vocal Workshop Level 1: Intro to Singing What’s more fun than singing alone in the shower? Making an even bigger sound with a group! In this Drop-In Group Singing Class, you’ll start with the time-tested basics of good vocal technique: breath support and tone production. And then the fun really begins! While learning to sing contemporary pop, rock, and R&B songs, you’ll develop a stronger, more resonant, more musical voice. You’ll improve your ear for rhythm, learn to harmonize, and improve your stage presence. And best of all, each week you’ll experience the sheer joy of singing together with a group of people, one of the most exhilarating and uplifting experiences on earth. You will emerge a better, happier singer. Open to anyone 18 & up, no prior voice study required. Optional recommendations: Water bottle & mini-recorder (or smartphone with voice memo function). For secure online registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244. Lyn Originally from Pittsburgh, Lyn received her Equity card at the age of eight on the national tour of ANNIE and has been performing on Broadway, Off-Broadway and all across the country ever since. Lyn studied with many wonderful teachers at Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh CLO, and the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, where she graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre. She has also been teaching throughout her career, coaching voice students of all ages on a variety of music from pop, to rock, to musical theatre. Lyn uses her knowledge, instincts and warmth to help her students grow, improve their voice and range, interpret songs, and even incorporates meditation, mindfulness and dance/movement into her lessons if requested. She highlights each student's individual gifts and is looking forward to guiding you on your singing journey! #vocalteacher #7andup |
| Tuesday June 10 | |
| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners Sean S. View Details About 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: Sean S. Sean Saville's love for music began as he started attending and eventually organizing local DIY concerts in his hometown of Utica, NY. He later moved to Rocheter, NY, where he earned a degree in Music Business while minoring in and focusing on jazz improvisation. In Rochester, he played a wide variety of gigs from big bands and pit orchestras to rock concerts and benefit fundraisers. Sean is currently pursuing a master's degree in Jazz Performance at NYU where he also teaches guitar lessons via his school's grad-adjunct program. Currently, he performs with Jon and the Projectors (the pop/jazz/R&B crossover project of Jon Weisbrot) and Free Casino (his math rock/punk band). Sean loves teaching and discussing the guitar just as much as he enjoys performing. He is a dedicated guitar instructor who is motivated to help you reach your musical goals. #7andup #guitar #leadguitar #bassteacher |
| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 4: Chords for Intermediate Beginners Myko View Details About 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: Myko Myko started playing guitar as a teenage student at New York City Guitar School in 2014. Almost a decade later, after years of playing in group classes, private lessons, and school rock bands and camps–and performing and writing songs on their own and with other NYCGS students around the city, we’re happy that Myko is continuing their musical path as a warm and enthusiastic teacher. Myko strives to spread the love of music and guitar while giving students the skills they need to level up their playing, and to share the same excitement they felt when learning guitar for the first time! #guitar #leadguitar #7andup |
| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 3: Guitar For Near Beginners Ben View Details About 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. Ben Ben grew up with New York City Guitar School. After studying with NYCGS in camps and lessons, Ben began gigging as a professional musician at 17 and started teaching lessons soon thereafter. Ben has a B.A. from Hampshire College where he studied music composition, guitar performance, and music production. At Hampshire, Ben explored jazz, avant-garde and classical guitar and spent his free time playing in a variety of metal, rock, and punk bands. Ben started teaching at NYCGS shortly after graduating from college in 2019, and has been here ever since. In addition to recording as a session guitarist, Ben currently plays lead guitar in the indie rock band War Honey. War Honey has been described by A Grrrl’s Two Sound Cents as “hav(ing) blown every other promising young band out of the water,” and “an almost transcendent experience,” by Razorcake Magazine. The band is currently signed to Handstand Records and have released two extended plays that have both received radio airplay and critical acclaim, and have together accumulated hundreds of thousands of streams. Outside of music, Ben enjoys writing fiction and making zines. He is the author of the books My Birth And Other Regrets and Snailbutter, and over forty published short stories. Ben believes that the guitar is a creative tool that each person will learn to use a little differently. Whether it’s helping his students learn their favorite songs, play killer lead solos or even create their own music, Ben’s favorite part of teaching is guiding students to reach their own goals. #leadguitar #musicproduction #guitar #7andup #bassteacher |
| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 2: Strums For Absolute Beginners Sean S. View Details About 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. Sean S. Sean Saville's love for music began as he started attending and eventually organizing local DIY concerts in his hometown of Utica, NY. He later moved to Rocheter, NY, where he earned a degree in Music Business while minoring in and focusing on jazz improvisation. In Rochester, he played a wide variety of gigs from big bands and pit orchestras to rock concerts and benefit fundraisers. Sean is currently pursuing a master's degree in Jazz Performance at NYU where he also teaches guitar lessons via his school's grad-adjunct program. Currently, he performs with Jon and the Projectors (the pop/jazz/R&B crossover project of Jon Weisbrot) and Free Casino (his math rock/punk band). Sean loves teaching and discussing the guitar just as much as he enjoys performing. He is a dedicated guitar instructor who is motivated to help you reach your musical goals. #7andup #guitar #leadguitar #bassteacher |
| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 9: Barre Chords II for Advanced Beginners Ben View Details About 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 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. Ben Ben grew up with New York City Guitar School. After studying with NYCGS in camps and lessons, Ben began gigging as a professional musician at 17 and started teaching lessons soon thereafter. Ben has a B.A. from Hampshire College where he studied music composition, guitar performance, and music production. At Hampshire, Ben explored jazz, avant-garde and classical guitar and spent his free time playing in a variety of metal, rock, and punk bands. Ben started teaching at NYCGS shortly after graduating from college in 2019, and has been here ever since. In addition to recording as a session guitarist, Ben currently plays lead guitar in the indie rock band War Honey. War Honey has been described by A Grrrl’s Two Sound Cents as “hav(ing) blown every other promising young band out of the water,” and “an almost transcendent experience,” by Razorcake Magazine. The band is currently signed to Handstand Records and have released two extended plays that have both received radio airplay and critical acclaim, and have together accumulated hundreds of thousands of streams. Outside of music, Ben enjoys writing fiction and making zines. He is the author of the books My Birth And Other Regrets and Snailbutter, and over forty published short stories. Ben believes that the guitar is a creative tool that each person will learn to use a little differently. Whether it’s helping his students learn their favorite songs, play killer lead solos or even create their own music, Ben’s favorite part of teaching is guiding students to reach their own goals. #leadguitar #musicproduction #guitar #7andup #bassteacher |
| Thursday June 12 | |
| ENROLL 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Vocal Workshop Level 2: Singing & Playing Lyn View Details Learn to sing and play guitar at the same time! You'll learn to sing one rhythm while playing another, when to use the most common strum patterns, anticipations, phrase beginnings, how best to practice, and more. Guitar parts will be accessible to anyone having completed Beginners 2. No guitar skills? You can still join on shaker or other percussion! Prerequisites: Students should have completed Vocal 1: Intro to Singing or be able to match pitch reasonably well. Lyn Originally from Pittsburgh, Lyn received her Equity card at the age of eight on the national tour of ANNIE and has been performing on Broadway, Off-Broadway and all across the country ever since. Lyn studied with many wonderful teachers at Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh CLO, and the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, where she graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre. She has also been teaching throughout her career, coaching voice students of all ages on a variety of music from pop, to rock, to musical theatre. Lyn uses her knowledge, instincts and warmth to help her students grow, improve their voice and range, interpret songs, and even incorporates meditation, mindfulness and dance/movement into her lessons if requested. She highlights each student's individual gifts and is looking forward to guiding you on your singing journey! #vocalteacher #7andup |
| ENROLL 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Vocal Workshop Level 1: Intro to Singing Lyn View Details Vocal Workshop Level 1: Intro to Singing What’s more fun than singing alone in the shower? Making an even bigger sound with a group! In this Drop-In Group Singing Class, you’ll start with the time-tested basics of good vocal technique: breath support and tone production. And then the fun really begins! While learning to sing contemporary pop, rock, and R&B songs, you’ll develop a stronger, more resonant, more musical voice. You’ll improve your ear for rhythm, learn to harmonize, and improve your stage presence. And best of all, each week you’ll experience the sheer joy of singing together with a group of people, one of the most exhilarating and uplifting experiences on earth. You will emerge a better, happier singer. Open to anyone 18 & up, no prior voice study required. Optional recommendations: Water bottle & mini-recorder (or smartphone with voice memo function). For secure online registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244. Lyn Originally from Pittsburgh, Lyn received her Equity card at the age of eight on the national tour of ANNIE and has been performing on Broadway, Off-Broadway and all across the country ever since. Lyn studied with many wonderful teachers at Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh CLO, and the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, where she graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre. She has also been teaching throughout her career, coaching voice students of all ages on a variety of music from pop, to rock, to musical theatre. Lyn uses her knowledge, instincts and warmth to help her students grow, improve their voice and range, interpret songs, and even incorporates meditation, mindfulness and dance/movement into her lessons if requested. She highlights each student's individual gifts and is looking forward to guiding you on your singing journey! #vocalteacher #7andup |
| Tuesday June 17 | |
| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners Sean S. View Details About 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: Sean S. Sean Saville's love for music began as he started attending and eventually organizing local DIY concerts in his hometown of Utica, NY. He later moved to Rocheter, NY, where he earned a degree in Music Business while minoring in and focusing on jazz improvisation. In Rochester, he played a wide variety of gigs from big bands and pit orchestras to rock concerts and benefit fundraisers. Sean is currently pursuing a master's degree in Jazz Performance at NYU where he also teaches guitar lessons via his school's grad-adjunct program. Currently, he performs with Jon and the Projectors (the pop/jazz/R&B crossover project of Jon Weisbrot) and Free Casino (his math rock/punk band). Sean loves teaching and discussing the guitar just as much as he enjoys performing. He is a dedicated guitar instructor who is motivated to help you reach your musical goals. #7andup #guitar #leadguitar #bassteacher |
| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 4: Chords for Intermediate Beginners Myko View Details About 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: Myko Myko started playing guitar as a teenage student at New York City Guitar School in 2014. Almost a decade later, after years of playing in group classes, private lessons, and school rock bands and camps–and performing and writing songs on their own and with other NYCGS students around the city, we’re happy that Myko is continuing their musical path as a warm and enthusiastic teacher. Myko strives to spread the love of music and guitar while giving students the skills they need to level up their playing, and to share the same excitement they felt when learning guitar for the first time! #guitar #leadguitar #7andup |
| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 3: Guitar For Near Beginners Ben View Details About 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. Ben Ben grew up with New York City Guitar School. After studying with NYCGS in camps and lessons, Ben began gigging as a professional musician at 17 and started teaching lessons soon thereafter. Ben has a B.A. from Hampshire College where he studied music composition, guitar performance, and music production. At Hampshire, Ben explored jazz, avant-garde and classical guitar and spent his free time playing in a variety of metal, rock, and punk bands. Ben started teaching at NYCGS shortly after graduating from college in 2019, and has been here ever since. In addition to recording as a session guitarist, Ben currently plays lead guitar in the indie rock band War Honey. War Honey has been described by A Grrrl’s Two Sound Cents as “hav(ing) blown every other promising young band out of the water,” and “an almost transcendent experience,” by Razorcake Magazine. The band is currently signed to Handstand Records and have released two extended plays that have both received radio airplay and critical acclaim, and have together accumulated hundreds of thousands of streams. Outside of music, Ben enjoys writing fiction and making zines. He is the author of the books My Birth And Other Regrets and Snailbutter, and over forty published short stories. Ben believes that the guitar is a creative tool that each person will learn to use a little differently. Whether it’s helping his students learn their favorite songs, play killer lead solos or even create their own music, Ben’s favorite part of teaching is guiding students to reach their own goals. #leadguitar #musicproduction #guitar #7andup #bassteacher |
| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 2: Strums For Absolute Beginners Sean S. View Details About 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. Sean S. Sean Saville's love for music began as he started attending and eventually organizing local DIY concerts in his hometown of Utica, NY. He later moved to Rocheter, NY, where he earned a degree in Music Business while minoring in and focusing on jazz improvisation. In Rochester, he played a wide variety of gigs from big bands and pit orchestras to rock concerts and benefit fundraisers. Sean is currently pursuing a master's degree in Jazz Performance at NYU where he also teaches guitar lessons via his school's grad-adjunct program. Currently, he performs with Jon and the Projectors (the pop/jazz/R&B crossover project of Jon Weisbrot) and Free Casino (his math rock/punk band). Sean loves teaching and discussing the guitar just as much as he enjoys performing. He is a dedicated guitar instructor who is motivated to help you reach your musical goals. #7andup #guitar #leadguitar #bassteacher |
| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 9: Barre Chords II for Advanced Beginners Ben View Details About 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 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. Ben Ben grew up with New York City Guitar School. After studying with NYCGS in camps and lessons, Ben began gigging as a professional musician at 17 and started teaching lessons soon thereafter. Ben has a B.A. from Hampshire College where he studied music composition, guitar performance, and music production. At Hampshire, Ben explored jazz, avant-garde and classical guitar and spent his free time playing in a variety of metal, rock, and punk bands. Ben started teaching at NYCGS shortly after graduating from college in 2019, and has been here ever since. In addition to recording as a session guitarist, Ben currently plays lead guitar in the indie rock band War Honey. War Honey has been described by A Grrrl’s Two Sound Cents as “hav(ing) blown every other promising young band out of the water,” and “an almost transcendent experience,” by Razorcake Magazine. The band is currently signed to Handstand Records and have released two extended plays that have both received radio airplay and critical acclaim, and have together accumulated hundreds of thousands of streams. Outside of music, Ben enjoys writing fiction and making zines. He is the author of the books My Birth And Other Regrets and Snailbutter, and over forty published short stories. Ben believes that the guitar is a creative tool that each person will learn to use a little differently. Whether it’s helping his students learn their favorite songs, play killer lead solos or even create their own music, Ben’s favorite part of teaching is guiding students to reach their own goals. #leadguitar #musicproduction #guitar #7andup #bassteacher |
| Thursday June 19 | |
| ENROLL 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Vocal Workshop Level 2: Singing & Playing Lyn View Details Learn to sing and play guitar at the same time! You'll learn to sing one rhythm while playing another, when to use the most common strum patterns, anticipations, phrase beginnings, how best to practice, and more. Guitar parts will be accessible to anyone having completed Beginners 2. No guitar skills? You can still join on shaker or other percussion! Prerequisites: Students should have completed Vocal 1: Intro to Singing or be able to match pitch reasonably well. Lyn Originally from Pittsburgh, Lyn received her Equity card at the age of eight on the national tour of ANNIE and has been performing on Broadway, Off-Broadway and all across the country ever since. Lyn studied with many wonderful teachers at Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh CLO, and the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, where she graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre. She has also been teaching throughout her career, coaching voice students of all ages on a variety of music from pop, to rock, to musical theatre. Lyn uses her knowledge, instincts and warmth to help her students grow, improve their voice and range, interpret songs, and even incorporates meditation, mindfulness and dance/movement into her lessons if requested. She highlights each student's individual gifts and is looking forward to guiding you on your singing journey! #vocalteacher #7andup |
| ENROLL 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Vocal Workshop Level 1: Intro to Singing Lyn View Details Vocal Workshop Level 1: Intro to Singing What’s more fun than singing alone in the shower? Making an even bigger sound with a group! In this Drop-In Group Singing Class, you’ll start with the time-tested basics of good vocal technique: breath support and tone production. And then the fun really begins! While learning to sing contemporary pop, rock, and R&B songs, you’ll develop a stronger, more resonant, more musical voice. You’ll improve your ear for rhythm, learn to harmonize, and improve your stage presence. And best of all, each week you’ll experience the sheer joy of singing together with a group of people, one of the most exhilarating and uplifting experiences on earth. You will emerge a better, happier singer. Open to anyone 18 & up, no prior voice study required. Optional recommendations: Water bottle & mini-recorder (or smartphone with voice memo function). For secure online registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244. Lyn Originally from Pittsburgh, Lyn received her Equity card at the age of eight on the national tour of ANNIE and has been performing on Broadway, Off-Broadway and all across the country ever since. Lyn studied with many wonderful teachers at Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh CLO, and the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, where she graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre. She has also been teaching throughout her career, coaching voice students of all ages on a variety of music from pop, to rock, to musical theatre. Lyn uses her knowledge, instincts and warmth to help her students grow, improve their voice and range, interpret songs, and even incorporates meditation, mindfulness and dance/movement into her lessons if requested. She highlights each student's individual gifts and is looking forward to guiding you on your singing journey! #vocalteacher #7andup |
| Tuesday June 24 | |
| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners Sean S. View Details About 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: Sean S. Sean Saville's love for music began as he started attending and eventually organizing local DIY concerts in his hometown of Utica, NY. He later moved to Rocheter, NY, where he earned a degree in Music Business while minoring in and focusing on jazz improvisation. In Rochester, he played a wide variety of gigs from big bands and pit orchestras to rock concerts and benefit fundraisers. Sean is currently pursuing a master's degree in Jazz Performance at NYU where he also teaches guitar lessons via his school's grad-adjunct program. Currently, he performs with Jon and the Projectors (the pop/jazz/R&B crossover project of Jon Weisbrot) and Free Casino (his math rock/punk band). Sean loves teaching and discussing the guitar just as much as he enjoys performing. He is a dedicated guitar instructor who is motivated to help you reach your musical goals. #7andup #guitar #leadguitar #bassteacher |
| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 4: Chords for Intermediate Beginners Myko View Details About 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: Myko Myko started playing guitar as a teenage student at New York City Guitar School in 2014. Almost a decade later, after years of playing in group classes, private lessons, and school rock bands and camps–and performing and writing songs on their own and with other NYCGS students around the city, we’re happy that Myko is continuing their musical path as a warm and enthusiastic teacher. Myko strives to spread the love of music and guitar while giving students the skills they need to level up their playing, and to share the same excitement they felt when learning guitar for the first time! #guitar #leadguitar #7andup |
| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 3: Guitar For Near Beginners Ben View Details About 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. Ben Ben grew up with New York City Guitar School. After studying with NYCGS in camps and lessons, Ben began gigging as a professional musician at 17 and started teaching lessons soon thereafter. Ben has a B.A. from Hampshire College where he studied music composition, guitar performance, and music production. At Hampshire, Ben explored jazz, avant-garde and classical guitar and spent his free time playing in a variety of metal, rock, and punk bands. Ben started teaching at NYCGS shortly after graduating from college in 2019, and has been here ever since. In addition to recording as a session guitarist, Ben currently plays lead guitar in the indie rock band War Honey. War Honey has been described by A Grrrl’s Two Sound Cents as “hav(ing) blown every other promising young band out of the water,” and “an almost transcendent experience,” by Razorcake Magazine. The band is currently signed to Handstand Records and have released two extended plays that have both received radio airplay and critical acclaim, and have together accumulated hundreds of thousands of streams. Outside of music, Ben enjoys writing fiction and making zines. He is the author of the books My Birth And Other Regrets and Snailbutter, and over forty published short stories. Ben believes that the guitar is a creative tool that each person will learn to use a little differently. Whether it’s helping his students learn their favorite songs, play killer lead solos or even create their own music, Ben’s favorite part of teaching is guiding students to reach their own goals. #leadguitar #musicproduction #guitar #7andup #bassteacher |
| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 2: Strums For Absolute Beginners Sean S. View Details About 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. Sean S. Sean Saville's love for music began as he started attending and eventually organizing local DIY concerts in his hometown of Utica, NY. He later moved to Rocheter, NY, where he earned a degree in Music Business while minoring in and focusing on jazz improvisation. In Rochester, he played a wide variety of gigs from big bands and pit orchestras to rock concerts and benefit fundraisers. Sean is currently pursuing a master's degree in Jazz Performance at NYU where he also teaches guitar lessons via his school's grad-adjunct program. Currently, he performs with Jon and the Projectors (the pop/jazz/R&B crossover project of Jon Weisbrot) and Free Casino (his math rock/punk band). Sean loves teaching and discussing the guitar just as much as he enjoys performing. He is a dedicated guitar instructor who is motivated to help you reach your musical goals. #7andup #guitar #leadguitar #bassteacher |
| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 9: Barre Chords II for Advanced Beginners Ben View Details About 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 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. Ben Ben grew up with New York City Guitar School. After studying with NYCGS in camps and lessons, Ben began gigging as a professional musician at 17 and started teaching lessons soon thereafter. Ben has a B.A. from Hampshire College where he studied music composition, guitar performance, and music production. At Hampshire, Ben explored jazz, avant-garde and classical guitar and spent his free time playing in a variety of metal, rock, and punk bands. Ben started teaching at NYCGS shortly after graduating from college in 2019, and has been here ever since. In addition to recording as a session guitarist, Ben currently plays lead guitar in the indie rock band War Honey. War Honey has been described by A Grrrl’s Two Sound Cents as “hav(ing) blown every other promising young band out of the water,” and “an almost transcendent experience,” by Razorcake Magazine. The band is currently signed to Handstand Records and have released two extended plays that have both received radio airplay and critical acclaim, and have together accumulated hundreds of thousands of streams. Outside of music, Ben enjoys writing fiction and making zines. He is the author of the books My Birth And Other Regrets and Snailbutter, and over forty published short stories. Ben believes that the guitar is a creative tool that each person will learn to use a little differently. Whether it’s helping his students learn their favorite songs, play killer lead solos or even create their own music, Ben’s favorite part of teaching is guiding students to reach their own goals. #leadguitar #musicproduction #guitar #7andup #bassteacher |
| Thursday June 26 | |
| ENROLL 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Vocal Workshop Level 2: Singing & Playing Lyn View Details Learn to sing and play guitar at the same time! You'll learn to sing one rhythm while playing another, when to use the most common strum patterns, anticipations, phrase beginnings, how best to practice, and more. Guitar parts will be accessible to anyone having completed Beginners 2. No guitar skills? You can still join on shaker or other percussion! Prerequisites: Students should have completed Vocal 1: Intro to Singing or be able to match pitch reasonably well. Lyn Originally from Pittsburgh, Lyn received her Equity card at the age of eight on the national tour of ANNIE and has been performing on Broadway, Off-Broadway and all across the country ever since. Lyn studied with many wonderful teachers at Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh CLO, and the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, where she graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre. She has also been teaching throughout her career, coaching voice students of all ages on a variety of music from pop, to rock, to musical theatre. Lyn uses her knowledge, instincts and warmth to help her students grow, improve their voice and range, interpret songs, and even incorporates meditation, mindfulness and dance/movement into her lessons if requested. She highlights each student's individual gifts and is looking forward to guiding you on your singing journey! #vocalteacher #7andup |
| ENROLL 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Vocal Workshop Level 1: Intro to Singing Lyn View Details Vocal Workshop Level 1: Intro to Singing What’s more fun than singing alone in the shower? Making an even bigger sound with a group! In this Drop-In Group Singing Class, you’ll start with the time-tested basics of good vocal technique: breath support and tone production. And then the fun really begins! While learning to sing contemporary pop, rock, and R&B songs, you’ll develop a stronger, more resonant, more musical voice. You’ll improve your ear for rhythm, learn to harmonize, and improve your stage presence. And best of all, each week you’ll experience the sheer joy of singing together with a group of people, one of the most exhilarating and uplifting experiences on earth. You will emerge a better, happier singer. Open to anyone 18 & up, no prior voice study required. Optional recommendations: Water bottle & mini-recorder (or smartphone with voice memo function). For secure online registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244. Lyn Originally from Pittsburgh, Lyn received her Equity card at the age of eight on the national tour of ANNIE and has been performing on Broadway, Off-Broadway and all across the country ever since. Lyn studied with many wonderful teachers at Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh CLO, and the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, where she graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre. She has also been teaching throughout her career, coaching voice students of all ages on a variety of music from pop, to rock, to musical theatre. Lyn uses her knowledge, instincts and warmth to help her students grow, improve their voice and range, interpret songs, and even incorporates meditation, mindfulness and dance/movement into her lessons if requested. She highlights each student's individual gifts and is looking forward to guiding you on your singing journey! #vocalteacher #7andup |
| Tuesday July 1 | |
| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners Sean S. View Details About 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: Sean S. Sean Saville's love for music began as he started attending and eventually organizing local DIY concerts in his hometown of Utica, NY. He later moved to Rocheter, NY, where he earned a degree in Music Business while minoring in and focusing on jazz improvisation. In Rochester, he played a wide variety of gigs from big bands and pit orchestras to rock concerts and benefit fundraisers. Sean is currently pursuing a master's degree in Jazz Performance at NYU where he also teaches guitar lessons via his school's grad-adjunct program. Currently, he performs with Jon and the Projectors (the pop/jazz/R&B crossover project of Jon Weisbrot) and Free Casino (his math rock/punk band). Sean loves teaching and discussing the guitar just as much as he enjoys performing. He is a dedicated guitar instructor who is motivated to help you reach your musical goals. #7andup #guitar #leadguitar #bassteacher |
| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 4: Chords for Intermediate Beginners Myko View Details About 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: Myko Myko started playing guitar as a teenage student at New York City Guitar School in 2014. Almost a decade later, after years of playing in group classes, private lessons, and school rock bands and camps–and performing and writing songs on their own and with other NYCGS students around the city, we’re happy that Myko is continuing their musical path as a warm and enthusiastic teacher. Myko strives to spread the love of music and guitar while giving students the skills they need to level up their playing, and to share the same excitement they felt when learning guitar for the first time! #guitar #leadguitar #7andup |
| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 3: Guitar For Near Beginners Ben View Details About 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. Ben Ben grew up with New York City Guitar School. After studying with NYCGS in camps and lessons, Ben began gigging as a professional musician at 17 and started teaching lessons soon thereafter. Ben has a B.A. from Hampshire College where he studied music composition, guitar performance, and music production. At Hampshire, Ben explored jazz, avant-garde and classical guitar and spent his free time playing in a variety of metal, rock, and punk bands. Ben started teaching at NYCGS shortly after graduating from college in 2019, and has been here ever since. In addition to recording as a session guitarist, Ben currently plays lead guitar in the indie rock band War Honey. War Honey has been described by A Grrrl’s Two Sound Cents as “hav(ing) blown every other promising young band out of the water,” and “an almost transcendent experience,” by Razorcake Magazine. The band is currently signed to Handstand Records and have released two extended plays that have both received radio airplay and critical acclaim, and have together accumulated hundreds of thousands of streams. Outside of music, Ben enjoys writing fiction and making zines. He is the author of the books My Birth And Other Regrets and Snailbutter, and over forty published short stories. Ben believes that the guitar is a creative tool that each person will learn to use a little differently. Whether it’s helping his students learn their favorite songs, play killer lead solos or even create their own music, Ben’s favorite part of teaching is guiding students to reach their own goals. #leadguitar #musicproduction #guitar #7andup #bassteacher |
| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 2: Strums For Absolute Beginners Sean S. View Details About 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. Sean S. Sean Saville's love for music began as he started attending and eventually organizing local DIY concerts in his hometown of Utica, NY. He later moved to Rocheter, NY, where he earned a degree in Music Business while minoring in and focusing on jazz improvisation. In Rochester, he played a wide variety of gigs from big bands and pit orchestras to rock concerts and benefit fundraisers. Sean is currently pursuing a master's degree in Jazz Performance at NYU where he also teaches guitar lessons via his school's grad-adjunct program. Currently, he performs with Jon and the Projectors (the pop/jazz/R&B crossover project of Jon Weisbrot) and Free Casino (his math rock/punk band). Sean loves teaching and discussing the guitar just as much as he enjoys performing. He is a dedicated guitar instructor who is motivated to help you reach your musical goals. #7andup #guitar #leadguitar #bassteacher |
| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 9: Barre Chords II for Advanced Beginners Ben View Details About 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 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. Ben Ben grew up with New York City Guitar School. After studying with NYCGS in camps and lessons, Ben began gigging as a professional musician at 17 and started teaching lessons soon thereafter. Ben has a B.A. from Hampshire College where he studied music composition, guitar performance, and music production. At Hampshire, Ben explored jazz, avant-garde and classical guitar and spent his free time playing in a variety of metal, rock, and punk bands. Ben started teaching at NYCGS shortly after graduating from college in 2019, and has been here ever since. In addition to recording as a session guitarist, Ben currently plays lead guitar in the indie rock band War Honey. War Honey has been described by A Grrrl’s Two Sound Cents as “hav(ing) blown every other promising young band out of the water,” and “an almost transcendent experience,” by Razorcake Magazine. The band is currently signed to Handstand Records and have released two extended plays that have both received radio airplay and critical acclaim, and have together accumulated hundreds of thousands of streams. Outside of music, Ben enjoys writing fiction and making zines. He is the author of the books My Birth And Other Regrets and Snailbutter, and over forty published short stories. Ben believes that the guitar is a creative tool that each person will learn to use a little differently. Whether it’s helping his students learn their favorite songs, play killer lead solos or even create their own music, Ben’s favorite part of teaching is guiding students to reach their own goals. #leadguitar #musicproduction #guitar #7andup #bassteacher |
| Thursday July 3 | |
| ENROLL 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Vocal Workshop Level 2: Singing & Playing Lyn View Details Learn to sing and play guitar at the same time! You'll learn to sing one rhythm while playing another, when to use the most common strum patterns, anticipations, phrase beginnings, how best to practice, and more. Guitar parts will be accessible to anyone having completed Beginners 2. No guitar skills? You can still join on shaker or other percussion! Prerequisites: Students should have completed Vocal 1: Intro to Singing or be able to match pitch reasonably well. Lyn Originally from Pittsburgh, Lyn received her Equity card at the age of eight on the national tour of ANNIE and has been performing on Broadway, Off-Broadway and all across the country ever since. Lyn studied with many wonderful teachers at Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh CLO, and the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, where she graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre. She has also been teaching throughout her career, coaching voice students of all ages on a variety of music from pop, to rock, to musical theatre. Lyn uses her knowledge, instincts and warmth to help her students grow, improve their voice and range, interpret songs, and even incorporates meditation, mindfulness and dance/movement into her lessons if requested. She highlights each student's individual gifts and is looking forward to guiding you on your singing journey! #vocalteacher #7andup |
| ENROLL 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Vocal Workshop Level 1: Intro to Singing Lyn View Details Vocal Workshop Level 1: Intro to Singing What’s more fun than singing alone in the shower? Making an even bigger sound with a group! In this Drop-In Group Singing Class, you’ll start with the time-tested basics of good vocal technique: breath support and tone production. And then the fun really begins! While learning to sing contemporary pop, rock, and R&B songs, you’ll develop a stronger, more resonant, more musical voice. You’ll improve your ear for rhythm, learn to harmonize, and improve your stage presence. And best of all, each week you’ll experience the sheer joy of singing together with a group of people, one of the most exhilarating and uplifting experiences on earth. You will emerge a better, happier singer. Open to anyone 18 & up, no prior voice study required. Optional recommendations: Water bottle & mini-recorder (or smartphone with voice memo function). For secure online registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244. Lyn Originally from Pittsburgh, Lyn received her Equity card at the age of eight on the national tour of ANNIE and has been performing on Broadway, Off-Broadway and all across the country ever since. Lyn studied with many wonderful teachers at Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh CLO, and the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, where she graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre. She has also been teaching throughout her career, coaching voice students of all ages on a variety of music from pop, to rock, to musical theatre. Lyn uses her knowledge, instincts and warmth to help her students grow, improve their voice and range, interpret songs, and even incorporates meditation, mindfulness and dance/movement into her lessons if requested. She highlights each student's individual gifts and is looking forward to guiding you on your singing journey! #vocalteacher #7andup |
| Tuesday July 8 | |
| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners Sean S. View Details About 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: Sean S. Sean Saville's love for music began as he started attending and eventually organizing local DIY concerts in his hometown of Utica, NY. He later moved to Rocheter, NY, where he earned a degree in Music Business while minoring in and focusing on jazz improvisation. In Rochester, he played a wide variety of gigs from big bands and pit orchestras to rock concerts and benefit fundraisers. Sean is currently pursuing a master's degree in Jazz Performance at NYU where he also teaches guitar lessons via his school's grad-adjunct program. Currently, he performs with Jon and the Projectors (the pop/jazz/R&B crossover project of Jon Weisbrot) and Free Casino (his math rock/punk band). Sean loves teaching and discussing the guitar just as much as he enjoys performing. He is a dedicated guitar instructor who is motivated to help you reach your musical goals. #7andup #guitar #leadguitar #bassteacher |
| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 4: Chords for Intermediate Beginners Myko View Details About 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: Myko Myko started playing guitar as a teenage student at New York City Guitar School in 2014. Almost a decade later, after years of playing in group classes, private lessons, and school rock bands and camps–and performing and writing songs on their own and with other NYCGS students around the city, we’re happy that Myko is continuing their musical path as a warm and enthusiastic teacher. Myko strives to spread the love of music and guitar while giving students the skills they need to level up their playing, and to share the same excitement they felt when learning guitar for the first time! #guitar #leadguitar #7andup |
| ENROLL 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 3: Guitar For Near Beginners Ben View Details About 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. Ben Ben grew up with New York City Guitar School. After studying with NYCGS in camps and lessons, Ben began gigging as a professional musician at 17 and started teaching lessons soon thereafter. Ben has a B.A. from Hampshire College where he studied music composition, guitar performance, and music production. At Hampshire, Ben explored jazz, avant-garde and classical guitar and spent his free time playing in a variety of metal, rock, and punk bands. Ben started teaching at NYCGS shortly after graduating from college in 2019, and has been here ever since. In addition to recording as a session guitarist, Ben currently plays lead guitar in the indie rock band War Honey. War Honey has been described by A Grrrl’s Two Sound Cents as “hav(ing) blown every other promising young band out of the water,” and “an almost transcendent experience,” by Razorcake Magazine. The band is currently signed to Handstand Records and have released two extended plays that have both received radio airplay and critical acclaim, and have together accumulated hundreds of thousands of streams. Outside of music, Ben enjoys writing fiction and making zines. He is the author of the books My Birth And Other Regrets and Snailbutter, and over forty published short stories. Ben believes that the guitar is a creative tool that each person will learn to use a little differently. Whether it’s helping his students learn their favorite songs, play killer lead solos or even create their own music, Ben’s favorite part of teaching is guiding students to reach their own goals. #leadguitar #musicproduction #guitar #7andup #bassteacher |
| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 2: Strums For Absolute Beginners Sean S. View Details About 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. Sean S. Sean Saville's love for music began as he started attending and eventually organizing local DIY concerts in his hometown of Utica, NY. He later moved to Rocheter, NY, where he earned a degree in Music Business while minoring in and focusing on jazz improvisation. In Rochester, he played a wide variety of gigs from big bands and pit orchestras to rock concerts and benefit fundraisers. Sean is currently pursuing a master's degree in Jazz Performance at NYU where he also teaches guitar lessons via his school's grad-adjunct program. Currently, he performs with Jon and the Projectors (the pop/jazz/R&B crossover project of Jon Weisbrot) and Free Casino (his math rock/punk band). Sean loves teaching and discussing the guitar just as much as he enjoys performing. He is a dedicated guitar instructor who is motivated to help you reach your musical goals. #7andup #guitar #leadguitar #bassteacher |
| ENROLL 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 9: Barre Chords II for Advanced Beginners Ben View Details About 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 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. Ben Ben grew up with New York City Guitar School. After studying with NYCGS in camps and lessons, Ben began gigging as a professional musician at 17 and started teaching lessons soon thereafter. Ben has a B.A. from Hampshire College where he studied music composition, guitar performance, and music production. At Hampshire, Ben explored jazz, avant-garde and classical guitar and spent his free time playing in a variety of metal, rock, and punk bands. Ben started teaching at NYCGS shortly after graduating from college in 2019, and has been here ever since. In addition to recording as a session guitarist, Ben currently plays lead guitar in the indie rock band War Honey. War Honey has been described by A Grrrl’s Two Sound Cents as “hav(ing) blown every other promising young band out of the water,” and “an almost transcendent experience,” by Razorcake Magazine. The band is currently signed to Handstand Records and have released two extended plays that have both received radio airplay and critical acclaim, and have together accumulated hundreds of thousands of streams. Outside of music, Ben enjoys writing fiction and making zines. He is the author of the books My Birth And Other Regrets and Snailbutter, and over forty published short stories. Ben believes that the guitar is a creative tool that each person will learn to use a little differently. Whether it’s helping his students learn their favorite songs, play killer lead solos or even create their own music, Ben’s favorite part of teaching is guiding students to reach their own goals. #leadguitar #musicproduction #guitar #7andup #bassteacher |
| ENROLL 08:30 PM - 09:30 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Beginners 7: Master Guitar Moves for Advanced Beginners Ben View Details About 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 are also comfortable with various chords including B7, Gadd5, Dm, small barre F, as well as basic open chords. Ben Ben grew up with New York City Guitar School. After studying with NYCGS in camps and lessons, Ben began gigging as a professional musician at 17 and started teaching lessons soon thereafter. Ben has a B.A. from Hampshire College where he studied music composition, guitar performance, and music production. At Hampshire, Ben explored jazz, avant-garde and classical guitar and spent his free time playing in a variety of metal, rock, and punk bands. Ben started teaching at NYCGS shortly after graduating from college in 2019, and has been here ever since. In addition to recording as a session guitarist, Ben currently plays lead guitar in the indie rock band War Honey. War Honey has been described by A Grrrl’s Two Sound Cents as “hav(ing) blown every other promising young band out of the water,” and “an almost transcendent experience,” by Razorcake Magazine. The band is currently signed to Handstand Records and have released two extended plays that have both received radio airplay and critical acclaim, and have together accumulated hundreds of thousands of streams. Outside of music, Ben enjoys writing fiction and making zines. He is the author of the books My Birth And Other Regrets and Snailbutter, and over forty published short stories. Ben believes that the guitar is a creative tool that each person will learn to use a little differently. Whether it’s helping his students learn their favorite songs, play killer lead solos or even create their own music, Ben’s favorite part of teaching is guiding students to reach their own goals. #leadguitar #musicproduction #guitar #7andup #bassteacher |
| Thursday July 10 | |
| ENROLL 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Vocal Workshop Level 2: Singing & Playing Lyn View Details Learn to sing and play guitar at the same time! You'll learn to sing one rhythm while playing another, when to use the most common strum patterns, anticipations, phrase beginnings, how best to practice, and more. Guitar parts will be accessible to anyone having completed Beginners 2. No guitar skills? You can still join on shaker or other percussion! Prerequisites: Students should have completed Vocal 1: Intro to Singing or be able to match pitch reasonably well. Lyn Originally from Pittsburgh, Lyn received her Equity card at the age of eight on the national tour of ANNIE and has been performing on Broadway, Off-Broadway and all across the country ever since. Lyn studied with many wonderful teachers at Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh CLO, and the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, where she graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre. She has also been teaching throughout her career, coaching voice students of all ages on a variety of music from pop, to rock, to musical theatre. Lyn uses her knowledge, instincts and warmth to help her students grow, improve their voice and range, interpret songs, and even incorporates meditation, mindfulness and dance/movement into her lessons if requested. She highlights each student's individual gifts and is looking forward to guiding you on your singing journey! #vocalteacher #7andup |
| ENROLL 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM @ NYCGS - Queens (Astoria)Vocal Workshop Level 1: Intro to Singing Lyn View Details Vocal Workshop Level 1: Intro to Singing What’s more fun than singing alone in the shower? Making an even bigger sound with a group! In this Drop-In Group Singing Class, you’ll start with the time-tested basics of good vocal technique: breath support and tone production. And then the fun really begins! While learning to sing contemporary pop, rock, and R&B songs, you’ll develop a stronger, more resonant, more musical voice. You’ll improve your ear for rhythm, learn to harmonize, and improve your stage presence. And best of all, each week you’ll experience the sheer joy of singing together with a group of people, one of the most exhilarating and uplifting experiences on earth. You will emerge a better, happier singer. Open to anyone 18 & up, no prior voice study required. Optional recommendations: Water bottle & mini-recorder (or smartphone with voice memo function). For secure online registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244. Lyn Originally from Pittsburgh, Lyn received her Equity card at the age of eight on the national tour of ANNIE and has been performing on Broadway, Off-Broadway and all across the country ever since. Lyn studied with many wonderful teachers at Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh CLO, and the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, where she graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre. She has also been teaching throughout her career, coaching voice students of all ages on a variety of music from pop, to rock, to musical theatre. Lyn uses her knowledge, instincts and warmth to help her students grow, improve their voice and range, interpret songs, and even incorporates meditation, mindfulness and dance/movement into her lessons if requested. She highlights each student's individual gifts and is looking forward to guiding you on your singing journey! #vocalteacher #7andup |