Guitar & Bass Lessons

Q. Why does your work stand out from others who do what you do?

A. My specialty is creating lessons and programs that are custom tailored to the needs of the individual student. Since no two people have identical interests or abilities, I don't rely on standard publications to get the job done. I create my own materials that are designed to be adapted to the individual. Using this approach, I am able to help my students build on their unique strengths to ensure rapid progress and meaningful musical growth.

Q. What do you like most about your job?

A. The best thing about being a guitar teacher is getting to see a student make real progress and become the player that they have always wanted to be. In my career so far, I have seen a few of my students go from absolute beginners to professional players over a period of years, with is awesome, but I get just as much satisfaction from seeing a kid build the skills they need to play their favorite songs just to have fun.

Q. What do you wish customers knew about you or your profession?

A. It's important to remember that a great player may or may not be a great teacher. Teaching music requires a specialized set of skills in addition to the ability to play your instrument.

Q. How did you decide to get in your line of work?

A. I have been studying and performing music all of my life. I first started teaching guitar lessons when I was a teenager, helping my peers hone their basic skills. By the time I was studying at Berklee, I was tutoring other music students in all areas of music composition and guitar playing. I found that I was able to communicate with other musicians in a way that helped them truly understand important concepts and make meaningful progress toward their goals. When I graduated from Berklee in 1994, I started teaching guitar lessons full time, and have been fortunate to build a successful career helping people have fun playing music.

Q. Do you do any sort of continuing education to stay up on the latest developments in your field?

A. Yes. As a musician I am committed to a lifetime of study, not only for professional development, but also for personal musical fulfillment. Since graduating from Berklee College of Music in 1994, I have returned to graduate school earning a Master's degree in Music Education from Boston University. In addition to my degrees, and by far the most important education I have received is the 5 years of private study in improvisation that I completed with the legendary master, Charlie Banacos.