Michael Celentana
Michael Celentana

Michael Celentana

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Introduction: It's not WHAT to practice, but rather HOW to practice--this is what I teach. The "what" to practice--scales, exercises, chord progressions, theory, etc.--is simply information, information that can be obtained anywhere. It is the "how" that is noticeably absent from just about every other teaching style and no amount of information will make you a better musician if you do not know how to use it. Instead of giving you a fish, I teach you how to fish. I know the joy that music can bring. While I do enjoy how my job allows play and talk about music, the best thing about my job is being in a position where I can show my students how to use the guitar and, more generally, music to find more joy.
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Hired 26 times

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25 years in business

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Surojit P.
Feb 23, 2015
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I have been learning from Mike, for last few months. Needless to mention he is a brilliant musician! Moreover, he is great teacher! He patiently explains the theory involved, tailors the exercise and above all demystifies the complexity of structures of music. I highly recommend his lessons.
Guitar Lessons
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Mohamed A.
Feb 28, 2015
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Michael consistently provides me with excellent guitar instruction. I have progressed much since starting lessons about 6 months ago. He provides insight, and good tips as a professional musician in our 1 hour sessions. It makes me want to focus more on my guitar playing, and I am pleased when I get results beyond my expectations when I apply his recommendations. He is punctual, as well. He asks me what I am interested in musically to customize his teachings to my interests. The investment is absolutely worth it!
Guitar Lessons
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Alex M.
Aug 15, 2015
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I had my first lesson today, and it was excellent. Michael is very knowledgeable, and able to adapt the lesson specifically for the learner.
Guitar Lessons (for adults)
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Masafumi O.
Mar 13, 2015
I took guitar lessons from Mike for about nine months once a week. I was not good at English because I had just moved from Japan when I started the lessons. However, he was very kind and polite. I sometimes can't understand spoken English, so he wrote explanations for me, which was very helpful. I usually had lessons at his house. It was very comfortable. Also, his two cats were very cute. He not only taught me about how to enjoy playing the guitar and the instrument's depth and charm, but also reminded me how wonderful music is. I have to go back to Japan, but I'm going to continue to play the guitar and use what he taught me.
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Steven G.
Sep 4, 2015
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Very relaxed. Has really taken the time to assess where I am starting from. Great experience so far.
Guitar Lessons (for adults)

FAQs

  • How did you get started doing this type of work?

    The most influential and admirable people in my life have been my teachers. Not just music teachers, but teachers in the broadest sense of the word. So I feel that the best way for me to spend my time here on Earth is to try and repay all that has been given to me. I know, without a doubt, that music can, and does, change lives and nothing makes me more proud than to know that I have the opportunity to give my students that experience.

  • What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

    That teaching is not just "something I do until something better comes along." I started studying the guitar because I wanted to share music with others, and I started teaching because I wanted to help others be able to do the same thing.