In-Home Guitar Lessons

My name is Chris Conly. I teach Guitar Lessons in New York City, and here are the basics:

1) I offer a FREE introductory session in my home studio for all new students.
2) I teach rock, blues, and country guitar in the New York City area. I can also help you with bluegrass, pop and jazz.
3) I am a scholarship graduate of Berklee College of Music with a degree in music education.

Whoa, slow down! Shouldn't we get to know eachother first?

I offer private, one-on-one lessons in your home or mine (Park Slope, Brooklyn). For in-home lessons, I will travel to you. (Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens)

Cool! But how much?

Guitar Lessons in your home are generally $60/hr. Lessons in my home studio $50/hr. Payments are made up front, and discounts are offered when purchasing a package of lessons.

Wanna save some bones? Up to 15% off with a purchase of a package.

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What's my story?

Chris Conly is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and firmly grounded American roots musician. A scholarship graduate of Berklee College of Music, he has been performing and recording professionally since the age of 14.

Chris's journey with the guitar began when he heard Nirvana perform Ledbelly's "In The Pines" on MTV Unplugged. Soon after, Chris picked up a classical guitar and began lessons -- but couldn't find his own Nirvana. Soon embraced by the talent of the local Maine musical community, Chris began experimenting with different genres he had been exposed to growing up in coastal Maine: Blues, Jazz, and early Rock 'n Roll.

By the time he left high school and enrolled in Berklee College of Music (Boston), Chris was a working musician throughout the New England area. After Berklee, Chris joined Audrey Ryan on a national tour and then packed his bags for New York City, landing in Brooklyn.

Currently, Chris is leading an electric group performing regularly at venues like Rockwood Music Hall. Chris is a founding member of the Brooklyn-based roots music group the Chicken Barn Heroes, who have performed at a variety of venues including Google's NYC headquarters, and they hold down a bi-monthly slot at Brooklyn's steampunk paradise "The Way Station". When he's not playing guitar, Chris is composing new songs, and recording and producing for other artists.

Reviews

• 5/5 stars December 13, 2011

  

  Chris taught me how to play Banjo for 6 months. He is really patient and he enjoys what he is doing.
  
  He is so knowledgeable with the instruments. What I like most about him is that he encourages me, and he makes sure that he is giving the lessons at a correct manner.
  
  He's learning for instrument is knowledge base also. He can assess you right away, and the lesson is not just for one size fits all. I would surely recommend him. Even if you're a beginner, he will teach you well that it wont' waste both your money and time. It's great Banjo lessons.

  – Linda

• December 13, 2011

  

  I had on and off lessons with Chris for a year now. As you get older, it's difficult to learn something brand new. I was interested in learning on how to play the Bass.
  
  When I found Chris's name on the internet, I called him, and I had Bass Guitar lessons with him. He is just a great guy, he made my bass very doable. He made it fun. He incorporated music and the things that you love in the lessons. He is cool; he always checks on the progress of the lessons. He is awesome. Not only he is a great teacher, but he is also an amazing musician. And one great thing about him is that he loves what he teaches and he plays it very well. I will definitely recommend Chris to anyone.

  – Cat

• December 15, 2010

  

  I'm a beginning player and I've been taking guitar lessons from Chris for 6 months. He is very patient, extremely knowledgeable about guitar technique and music theory, and his teaching style provides good structure but with plenty of room to learn my favorite songs (we are currently working on "Tears in Heaven" by Eric Clapton). Even though I can only practice one or two hours per week I can now read music and play several songs. It's also amazing to see him play - the ease at which he plays complex songs is astonishing and fun to watch. If you are looking for an experienced and knowledgeable guitar teacher then I highly recommend Chris.

  – Charles

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