Javier Rosario

Introduction: Hello all! I am a graduate of Berklee College of Music (bachelor's), and next year, I'll be a graduate of Longy School of Music (master's). Currently, I'm taking a limited number of students at my studio on Boylston Street, located in the Back Bay of Boston, by the Hynes (Green) and Massachusetts Avenue (Orange) MBTA stops. I am an active performer, band leader, and composer. I also teach at Acton Music Center in Acton, Massachusetts. As a teacher and instructor, my responsibilities have included the development and growth of students in any style they immerse themselves into. I work closely and thoughtfully with students to provide them helpful information to achieve their goals. As of my background: • Private studies * Michel Camilo * Mick Goodrick * Tim Miller * Bret Willmott * Julian Lage * Hal Crook * Joe Morris * David Patterson • Additional studies * Joe Lovano * Dave Liebman • Performances * Joe Lovano * Phil Grenadier * John Lockwood * Vardan Ovsepian * Jeff Galindo * Leo Genovese * Nando Michelin * Fernando Huergo * Pablo Bencid * Bret Willmott * Eugene Friesen * Winston Maccow * Will Slater * Mark Zaleski * Fenway Back Bay Brass Orchestra * Berklee All-Stars • Venues and Events * Wally's Jazz Cafe (2010) * The Blue Note (NYC 2010) * Berklee Performance Center (2009) * Ryles Jazz Club (2009) * Lily Pad (2007-2009) * Casa de Teatro Jazz Festival (2005-2011) * Altos de Chavon Amphitheater (2004) Some of the topics I often find myself teaching are: • Scales • Arpeggios • Triad • Sweep picking, alternate picking and hybrid picking • Voicing/chord melodies • Music and/or tab reading I use the following music styles: • Jazz • Blues • Rock • Pop • Latin • Classical All levels and ages are welcome! My guitar lessons cost $40. Please get in touch with me if you have any questions. All the best, Javier Rosario