Andy G., Guitar Teacher, Brooklyn
(718) 608-6080
About Me:
My approach to teaching is simple: Anyone can make music. Like most of us have learned how to speak and write in at least one language, we can do the same in the language of music.
The main obstacle is time - and we can overcome this with dedication. My part in the lessons is to show you what and how to practice to become fluent as soon as possible - and your part is the dedication to practicing and making music your new language, and believing that you can and will play!
Styles:
Classical, Jazz, Rock, Rockabilly, Blues, Country, Pop, R&B, Funk, Fusion, Slide Guitar, Folk, Latin
Subjects:
Harmony, Theory, Ear Training, Songwriting, Arranging, Orchestration, Jazz Music History, Music Technology, Rock Music History
Ages:
Elementary School, Pre-teen, Teenage, Adult
Availability:
Park Slope, South Slope, Windsor Terrace, Sunset Park, Midwood, Flatbush, Bay Ridge, Carrol Gardens, Downtown Brooklyn, Boerum Hill, Prospect Heights, Prospect Park
Major Influences:
Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, John McLaughlin, George Benson, Rodney Jones, Wes Montgomery
To inquire about Guitar lessons with Andy, please fill out the Inquiry Form on this page, or call us at (718) 608-6080.
Experience:
- Private Guitar Instructor, Performing Guitarist, Composer, Arranger, Producer, Music Transcriber / Copyist [1989 - Present]
- Retail Associate, Guitars - Sam Ash Music, Brooklyn, NY, USA [2006 - 2007]
- Orchestra Guitarist - M/S Explorer Of The Seas, Royal Caribbean International, Miami, FL, USA [2003 - 2003]
- Orchestra Guitarist - S/S Norway, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Miami, FL, USA [2002 - 2002]
- Mine Planning Engineer - Myra Falls Operations, Breakwater Resources Ltd., Campbell River, BC, CANADA [1996 - 2001]
- Retail Associate / Private Guitar Instructor - Cheam Music Studio, Chilliwack, BC, CANADA [1988 - 1990]
Education:
- Bachelor of Music in Jazz Composition (guitar minor) (BA), Berklee College of Music [2004]
Studied With:
- Rodney Jones [2006 - 2007]
- Richie Hart [2004]
- Jon Damian [2003 - 2002]
Seminars and Workshops Attended:
- Hugh Fraser Jazz Orchestra Residency - special guest Rufus Reid, Banff Centre of the Arts [2003]
Awards:
- BEST scholarship - Berklee College of Music [2004]
- BEST scholarship - Berklee College of Music [2003]
- BEST scholarship - Berklee College of Music [2002]
Recent Performances:
- Rockwood Music Hall w/ Denise Marsa - SESAC songwriters showcase [June, 2008]
- Bozzini's Restaurant - Chilliwack - BC Tour [May, 2008]
- Beanery - Summerland - BC tour [May, 2008]
Discography:
- Andy Gabrys (Jazz guitar trio) - "Constant" [2007]
Scholarships:
- Berklee College of Music BEST [2002 - 2004]
Andy teaches in-home lessons, but also teaches from a studio.
Studio Description:
Studio with separate entrance, equipped with several guitar amps and effects, computer and CD player - wide variety of lesson methods, guitar music, and reference materials.
Optional recording in Logic or ProTools