Long Island Guitar Teacher

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Hi my name is Jaf and I am a guitar and bass instructor. I’ve worked with hundreds of students of all ages for over 30 years, teaching genres such as rock, classic rock, metal, blues, funk, classical and jazz. Music theory is also a big focus. You’ll be able to write your own riffs and songs in no time. I’m friendly, comfortable to be around, and patient, making lessons enjoyable, but still serious enough to make sure you are learning a lot. I’ll have my students playing parts of their favorite songs on our first lesson. Making music is empowering and is to be enjoyed. That’s always been my goal, to make sure my students feel the same joy I feel when I play.

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Current Top Pro

Hired 20 times

Serves Amityville, NY

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1 employee

34 years in business

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2025

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Acoustic

Electric

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I travel to my customers

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

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Christopher P.

Nov 2, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: 6 - 9 years old • No formal training • Yes, can read music staff • Electric • Rock • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

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Danish M.

Jun 19, 2025

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I was able to get in touch with Jaf very quickly and he was able to accommodate the lesson times that I wanted. Our first lesson went great. He asked me a lot of good questions on what I wanted out of the lessons. It's great to have an instructor that can adapt to my style.

Details: 45 - 64 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Electric • Rock • Blues • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

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Babar R.

4 weeks ago

Andy R.

6 days ago

He is not only a talented musician but also an exceptional teacher. He has a great ability to make learning enjoyable, no matter your skill level, and his patience and encouragement help build confidence with every lesson. His passion for music is contagious, and he genuinely cares about helping his students improve. Thanks to his guidance, I’ve grown both as a guitarist and as someone who appreciates music on a deeper level.

Peter Z.

4 days ago

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Great knowledge of music theory and guitar in general. Very fun lessons and learning a ton

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Yes, can read music staff • Acoustic • Rock • Blues • Country • Jazz • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Jafar Mahmud