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Avatar for Take Note - NYC Music Lessons
Avatar for Take Note - NYC Music Lessons
3.
Take Note - NYC Music Lessons
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Take Note - NYC Music Lessons

Exceptional 5.0

(36)

Exceptional 5.0

(36)

  • 52 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Manhattan, NY
Suzanne S. says, "After a discussion about what my 7 year old granddaughter wanted to learn, Take Note chose a teacher for her that was a perfect match! She's charming, asute, musically accomplished and makes the lessons appealing and fun. My granddaughter loves her and is learning quickly and eager to do her weekly guitar homework. We highly recommend Take Note!"See more
Suzanne S. says, "After a discussion about what my 7 year old granddaughter wanted to learn, Take Note chose a teacher for her that was a perfect match! She's charming, asute, musically accomplished and makes the lessons appealing and fun. My granddaughter loves her and is learning quickly and eager to do her weekly guitar homework. We highly recommend Take Note!"
Avatar for Tim Johnson Guitar Studio & Live Jazz
Avatar for Tim Johnson Guitar Studio & Live Jazz
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Tim Johnson Guitar Studio & Live Jazz
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Tim Johnson Guitar Studio & Live Jazz

Exceptional 5.0

(17)

Exceptional 5.0

(17)

  • 16 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Manhattan, NY
Arantxa R. says, "Tim is a great teacher!!! He gives me amazing tips in each lesson that really helps my practice. I started from scratch. He recommended me which guitar to buy and by the second class I was already playing a few cords. He gave me a pretty challenging song since the beginning, and this has kept me very motivated. Each class he corrects me here and there and gives me enough material to practice all throughout the week until our next class. He is also a hyper professional guitar player so this is very motivating as well. From holding the guitar correctly to playing the strings correctly, etc. The online classes makes guitar learning super accesible too! Greeeeat teacher! But remember, at the end of the day, it all comes to praticing every day even if its only for five mins. Thank you Tim!!!"See more
Arantxa R. says, "Tim is a great teacher!!! He gives me amazing tips in each lesson that really helps my practice. I started from scratch. He recommended me which guitar to buy and by the second class I was already playing a few cords. He gave me a pretty challenging song since the beginning, and this has kept me very motivated. Each class he corrects me here and there and gives me enough material to practice all throughout the week until our next class. He is also a hyper professional guitar player so this is very motivating as well. From holding the guitar correctly to playing the strings correctly, etc. The online classes makes guitar learning super accesible too! Greeeeat teacher! But remember, at the end of the day, it all comes to praticing every day even if its only for five mins. Thank you Tim!!!"
Avatar for James Wengrow Guitar Lessons
Avatar for James Wengrow Guitar Lessons
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James Wengrow Guitar Lessons
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James Wengrow Guitar Lessons

Great 4.8

(19)

Great 4.8

(19)

  • 20 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Manhattan, NY
Katherine L. says, "James Wengrow was the guitarist, MD, and producer for the music of my wedding last fall. From the initial consultation to the very last dance, James made sure the process for hiring our wedding band was simple, seamless and made for an incredible reception. His experience and knowledge was recognizable from our the first call — we had our reception at a gorgeous, spacious museum with over 200 guests. He made multiple recommendations about the set list, the number of musicians, sound engineers, equipment, etc. throughout the process and was transparent about expectations and costs the whole time. He did a ton of research to find what would be best for us, sourced everything and kept us filled in every step of the way which was hugely reassuring. He also took into account our preferences for music genres and made sure the set list and instruments reflected our tastes. James expertly organized the band—all highly talented musicians—who played jazz standards in guitar/bass/drums format for the cocktail hour and then a full band playing pop, rock, and R&B hits from multiple decades for the main event. The singer, Leah Rich, was incredible, and James' impressive skills on the guitar were also noted by many guests - he was absolutely shredding! The music was amazing and had everyone dancing, and we had so many compliments from our family and friends about how awesome the band sounded. James also went above and beyond during two snafus—one, by keeping us on schedule for our first dance when our event coordinator dropped the ball, and second, by adjusting the setlist on the fly when there was a medical emergency AND then by keeping the mood up—his adaptability and professionalism were huge assets when things went awry. I’m not over-exaggerating when I say our night was perfect in no small part due to James & the amazing band — he was truly the best, and we would recommend him to anyone looking to book a stellar group for their wedding/any other event!!"See more
Katherine L. says, "James Wengrow was the guitarist, MD, and producer for the music of my wedding last fall. From the initial consultation to the very last dance, James made sure the process for hiring our wedding band was simple, seamless and made for an incredible reception. His experience and knowledge was recognizable from our the first call — we had our reception at a gorgeous, spacious museum with over 200 guests. He made multiple recommendations about the set list, the number of musicians, sound engineers, equipment, etc. throughout the process and was transparent about expectations and costs the whole time. He did a ton of research to find what would be best for us, sourced everything and kept us filled in every step of the way which was hugely reassuring. He also took into account our preferences for music genres and made sure the set list and instruments reflected our tastes. James expertly organized the band—all highly talented musicians—who played jazz standards in guitar/bass/drums format for the cocktail hour and then a full band playing pop, rock, and R&B hits from multiple decades for the main event. The singer, Leah Rich, was incredible, and James' impressive skills on the guitar were also noted by many guests - he was absolutely shredding! The music was amazing and had everyone dancing, and we had so many compliments from our family and friends about how awesome the band sounded. James also went above and beyond during two snafus—one, by keeping us on schedule for our first dance when our event coordinator dropped the ball, and second, by adjusting the setlist on the fly when there was a medical emergency AND then by keeping the mood up—his adaptability and professionalism were huge assets when things went awry. I’m not over-exaggerating when I say our night was perfect in no small part due to James & the amazing band — he was truly the best, and we would recommend him to anyone looking to book a stellar group for their wedding/any other event!!"
Avatar for Guitar by Anthony
Avatar for Guitar by Anthony
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Guitar by Anthony
10.
Guitar by Anthony

Exceptional 5.0

(5)

Exceptional 5.0

(5)

  • 8 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Manhattan, NY
Anna S. says, "Anthony is the reason I am finally learning guitar AND ENJOYING its addition of balance and relaxation to my life. I tried for several years with YouTube videos and one other teacher in NY, but the motivation waned. I've been excited to come to weekly lessons for 6 months with Anthony. He has an unusual combination of extreme skill and extreme humility and warmth. My parents are both professional classical musicians so even though I am a beginner in guitar I appreciate his skill. Also, they have commented that I am making great, steady progress and that the accompanying theory I am learning is very sound. Anthony is flexible, allowing me to learn the songs I want to play for my newborn and my husband, and adjusting them for my level, while working theory in between, always making it fun and laid back. I've lived in NYC 11 years and he is one of the nicest people I've ever met. This guitar teacher is a find -- a true diamond in the rough of manhattan!"See more
Anna S. says, "Anthony is the reason I am finally learning guitar AND ENJOYING its addition of balance and relaxation to my life. I tried for several years with YouTube videos and one other teacher in NY, but the motivation waned. I've been excited to come to weekly lessons for 6 months with Anthony. He has an unusual combination of extreme skill and extreme humility and warmth. My parents are both professional classical musicians so even though I am a beginner in guitar I appreciate his skill. Also, they have commented that I am making great, steady progress and that the accompanying theory I am learning is very sound. Anthony is flexible, allowing me to learn the songs I want to play for my newborn and my husband, and adjusting them for my level, while working theory in between, always making it fun and laid back. I've lived in NYC 11 years and he is one of the nicest people I've ever met. This guitar teacher is a find -- a true diamond in the rough of manhattan!"
Reviews for Manhattan adult guitar instructors on Thumbtack

From Roddy G.

R.A.M. MUSIC (Manhattan 68th + West End Av.)
R.A.M. MUSIC (Manhattan 68th + West End Av.)
As an adult beginner, Robert made the daunting task of learning the guitar extremely comfortable and reassuring. The lessons so far have been both challenging and rewarding. I would recommend anyone thinking of picking up the guitar to use Robert’s services!
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