William Buonocore

Contact for price

Zip code

Interested musical styles

Lesson length

Student age

Sorry this pro can’t do your job, but we know other pros who can. Check them out

About

As head of the guitar department at Boston Conservatory for 20 years, and head of the classical guitar programs at UMass Lowell and UMass Dartmouth for almost 10 years, I have worked with students of all levels including those of very high caliber. This experience has helped me to analyze just about every possible technical issue and I am able to pinpoint problems and offer suggestions to resolve the issues in a very efficient and targeted manner. Through my training and experiences playing with top notch musicians for many years I am able to craft stylized interpretations of many different styles of music, and I love guiding and encouraging my students to play as expressively as possible. Technique is a means to an end, and the ultimate goal is to make beautiful music on the guitar. I love playing the guitar, and being able to share this love with students is very rewarding to me. I really enjoy interacting with all of my students, and we always have a great time in our lessons!

Overview

Hired 11 times

Background checked

1 employee

50 years in business

Business hours

This pro hasn't listed their business hours.

Payment methods

Ask this pro about their preferred payment method.

Social media

Facebook

Services offered

Interested musical styles

Classical

Guitar type

Acoustic

Work location

My customers travel to me

I work remotely (phone or internet)

Projects and media

Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

Exceptional 5.0

16 reviews

5

100%

4

0%

3

0%

2

0%

1

0%

Read reviews that mention:

Sheila W.

Dec 19, 2021

•

Hired on Thumbtack

William is an excellent teacher. He's patient, thorough and has always been quick to send tips on fingering or positioning of my hands as well as tips on technique and explanations of why concepts that are new to me are important for the future mastery of the classical guitar. I am trying to begin again as an older individual who took guitar lessons as a child but was never really taught any classical guitar techniques and therefore I have many bad habits I am trying to unlearn as I progress. Very grateful to have found William as my teacher.

Details: 45 - 64 years old • 2 - 4 yrs of formal training • Yes, can read music staff • Acoustic • Classical • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location • Remotely (phone or internet)

Guitar Lessons

Ruth M.

May 28, 2022

•

Hired on Thumbtack

Details: 45 - 64 years old • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • Yes, can read guitar tabs • Acoustic • Classical • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

Guitar Lessons

Eric G.

Mar 14, 2016

I could not ask for better instruction from the four years I studied under Bill. His expertise and impeccable attention to detail sculpted me from someone who merely played guitar into a true musician. I always benefitted from taking to heart everything that Bill taught and my colleagues who ignored his expert advice only hurt themselves in doing so. If there is on piece of advice for anyone who wants to achieve their potential from studying with Bill it would be to take special care of every word he says down to the letter! You will gain more than you ever could imagine!

Charles B.

Dec 21, 2017

I have been a classical guitar student of Bill's for the past 6 months. In retirement, I have decided to take what was an "off and on" affair with the classical guitar (I'm not a beginner) and, instead, commit the necessary time and energy to truly learning the instrument. These have been my first serious classical guitar lessons. Prior to these lessons, I was entirely "self-taught" which means I created a whole bunch of bad habits for myself and was not progressing at all. Bill refers to me as a "remedial" student which I think is a perfect description of my playing. Through Bill, I have learned proper technique which, in turn, has improved my tonality and musicality with the classical guitar. Bill has identified my bad habits, broken them down, shown the proper way to overcome them and makes sure I don't "back-slide" into my bad habits again. Bill paces the lessons according to ability, not covering material that's too advanced while still ensuring that the lesson is challenging. In each lesson, Bill is positive, encouraging yet kindly critical so that I know I am making progress yet always aware of what areas I need to work on. Bill has the right "make-up" for a teacher and I am pleased, and without reservation, to give Bill a 5 star rating.

Timothy C.

Jan 20, 2016

I have been taking classical guitar lessons with Bill for more than five years. Bill observes me very carefully when I play pieces. He is very perceptive and he makes careful observations about my playing. He has pointed out issues with rhythm, and timing. He has shown me issues I had with hand position. He has commented on performance of the pieces regarding dynamics and bringing out the voices in pieces of music. Bill does not just make observations but he also offers solutions. I have found that his solutions work for me and allow me to resolve issues that I have encountered. I enjoy the lessons very much and I find my studies very gratifying.

Credentials

Background Check

William Buonocore

FAQs

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Master of Music, The Boston Conservatory. Master classes with Oscar Ghiglia, Manuel Barrueco, David Russell, Sharon Isbin
How did you get started doing this type of work?
Becoming a professional musician is not really something you decide on, it's something you are compelled to do from within.

William Buonocore

About

Payment methods

FAQs

Related cost information

Popular in Brockton

You might also like

In other nearby areas