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About
Hello and thank you for visiting Goffle Guitar's Thumbtack page! My name is Ed and am the owner and instructor. In terms of my background in music, I studied classical guitar and audio engineering at William Paterson University and have taught both privately and in music shops around northern New Jersey since 2003. I am an active musician, songwriter, guitarist and music producer. I have experience touring and have traveled throughout the US and Canada gigging. I understand the music business as well especially in today's climate. In terms of teaching guitar it's important for the student to have a custom tailored plan for meeting their individual needs and goals. I pride myself on being well rounded and adjusting to how each student learns best. I can teach a wide variety of styles from rock, blues, folk, classical and more. I am fluent in all aspects of music & guitar playing and teaching from music theory, learning songs by ear, left & right hand techniques, scales, chords, improvising, writing music notation and tablature, songwriting and more. I provide supplementary materials for my students for the lessons and practice with videos, music tracks to play along to, sheet music and much more.
Overview
Hired 5 times
Serves Hawthorne, NJ
Background checked
1 employee
3 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Stripe.
Services offered
Interested musical styles
Guitar type
Acoustic
Electric
Work location
My customers travel to me
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.
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Richard B.
Sep 30, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
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Details: 10 - 13 years old • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • No, cannot read music • Electric • Rock • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Guitar Lessons
Natalia T.
Feb 2, 2022
Ed is an amazing teacher and person. I can’t believe how much I learned in a short period of time. He’s skilled, extremely patient, and made a beginner like me feel super comfortable and confident. Highly recommended!
Chanice b.
Feb 24, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Best instructor ever. Very patient & informative
Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • Rock • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Guitar Lessons
Credentials
Background Check
Edward Bersano
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Start in a group with Multi-level Beginner Group Guitar Classes:
$149/month
Private Lessons:
45 min intro session: $55 - In your 45 min intro session, we’ll evaluate your guitar playing, rhythm, technique, clarity, timing, and more — we will also craft a fully customized and structured plan to help you progress smoothly and stay inspired. From there we will begin weekly lessons billed on a monthly basis. Pricing below.
1 Hour Lessons: $399/month
45 Min Lessons: $325/month
30 Min Lessons: $235/month
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I always have students come into ****************************** for a free trial lesson. Alternatively this can be done via Zoom where I also give online lessons. I use this time to allow the student (and parent if applicable), to come in see the space, meet me, and we can go over the student's goals and I can assess their current experience and make a plan for them moving forward.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
23 years playing guitar and teaching for 20 both privately and in music shops across northern NJ. I also studied classical guitar and audio engineering at ****************************************.
