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Guitar Lessons in NYC, NY
(212) 537-6746
Mastering the ability to play in the style of greats like Joe Satriani, Joe Perry or Steve Vai doesn't have to be a dream. You can do it! Like with any project, the first thing to do is gather the necessary tools. One of the most important "tools" in your learning process will be guitar lessons!
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Our annual spring recital is a great place to come and play the guitar. Our last one was held on June 4th.
We've got some videos from the NY Spring Recital. If you'd like to watch, just click here.
We use your location and preferred availability to match you with a guitar teacher in the NYC area.
The guitar teachers working with Encore Music Lessons are highly trained and have years of prior teaching experience and knowledge.
Guitar lessons are important for reaching your goal. To get started you can call us or fill out the Inquiry Form to get a response within 24 hours.
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Top 5 Reasons to Choose Encore Music Lessons
- Individual Schedules: Let us know what times work for you and we'll connect you to a guitar teacher who fits your schedule.
- Request a NYC guitar teacher yourself from our Teacher Directory, or simply let us know your preferred schedule and we'll connect you with an instructor that can accommodate you.
- Students of any age or level of ability can take guitar lessons in any musical genre or style.
- Affordable Options: Select from several different lesson lengths to find one that fits your budget.
- Student Registration is Free!
Studio Lessons 
Influences: BB/Freddie/Albert King, Jimi Hendrix, Magic Sam, Lightnin Hopkins, Grant Green,..
Influences: My influences go beyond just music. I'm inspired by any kind of art that comes..
Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Jazz Performance (BFA ), The New School University [2002]
Influences: Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Joe Pass, Wes Montgomery, Pat..
Education: Master of Music: Jazz Studies and Performance (Guitar) (MM), William Paterson University [2009]
Influences: Jimi Hendrix, Wes Montgomery, Pat Metheny, John Scofiled, Mike Stern, Stevie..
Education: Bachelor of Music in Professional Music on Guitar (BM), Berklee College of Music [2003]
Education: Master of Art in Music Performance (MA), City College of New York [2004]
In-Home Lessons
Influences: Grant Green, Wes Montgomery, Dave Stryker (my teacher), Peter Bernstien (my..
Influences: Jimi Hendrix, Charlie Parker, Ted Greene, Jim Hall, Bill Evans, John Coltrane,..
Education: Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance (BFA), California Institute of the Arts [2003]
Influences: My influences go beyond just music. I'm inspired by any kind of art that comes..
Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Jazz Performance (BFA ), The New School University [2002]
Influences: Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Joe Pass, Wes Montgomery, Pat..
Education: Master of Music: Jazz Studies and Performance (Guitar) (MM), William Paterson University [2009]
Influences: Pat Metheny, Jim Hall, Joe Pass, Ben Monder, Kurt Rosenwinkel, John Williams,..
Education: Master's of Music in Jazz Studies (MM), University of North Texas [2005]
Student Reviews
Laura is a wonderful and committed teacher. She has high expectations and works diligently to help her students. She is enthusiastic and patient. My son, who has high functioning autism, has made huge strides in his drumming technique and willingness to take gentle correction.
Sara - New York, NY Teacher: Laura J.About the Guitar
Guitars can be constructed to meet the demands of both left and right-handed players. Traditionally the dominant hand is assigned the task of plucking or strumming the strings.