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Guitar Lessons in Upper East Side, NY
(212) 537-6746
Learning to play the music of great players like Jerry Garcia, Eddie VanHalen and Joe Perry can be a blast. By taking guitar lessons and practicing what you have learned, you can gain a skill to last the rest of your life. For that reason connecting with an excellent guitar teacher to help you understand everything is an important early step.
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We'll use your preferred availability to match you with a guitar teacher in the NYC area.
All guitar teachers are thoroughly background and reference checked for your peace of mind.
If you're ready to be connected with a NYC based teacher for guitar lessons get in touch with us today.
Related Information
Top 5 Reasons to Choose Encore Music Lessons
- No Term Contracts: There's no commitment so you can stop the guitar lessons when you want, without being penalized.
- All ages, levels, and styles are taught.
- Request a Upper East Side 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.
- Scheduling is a Cinch: With such a large selection of guitar instructors in Upper East Side, there's bound to be one who's schedule matches yours.
- Affordable Alternatives: Select a guitar lesson length that fits your budget .
Studio Lessons 
Education: Master of Art in Music Performance (MA), City College of New York [2004]
In-Home Lessons
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, Billy Gibbons, Vicente Amigo, Bill Frisell, Kurt Rosenwinkel,..
Education: Bachelors of Arts with a concentration in Music/Ethnomusicology (BA), Sarah Lawrence College [2013]
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: Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Bill Frisell, The Green Arrows, Balla et ses..
Education: Bachelor of Music in Guitar Performance (BM), New England Conservatory of Music [2007]
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
I have been taking voice lessons with Chris for the past several months and have been more then satisfied thus far. He has made me very comfortable and tailors the lessons to help fit my needs and goals. Great musician and extremely pleasant to work with in general.
CHRIS - UNION CITY, NJ Teacher: Chris T.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.