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Sam, StookU Team Leader

Sam, StookU Team Leader

Great 4.7

(130)

Great 4.7

(130)

198 hires on Thumbtack
Serves New York, NY

Online now

J R. says, "Still using the service but it's been good so far, never picked up a guitar before and now im learning!"See more

J R. says, "Still using the service but it's been good so far, never picked up a guitar before and now im learning!"

Patient, Private, & Professional Guitar Lessons

Patient, Private, & Professional Guitar Lessons

Exceptional 5.0

(52)

Exceptional 5.0

(52)

104 hires on Thumbtack
56 similar jobs done near you

Oscar G. says, "Chris is great!! Very knowledgeable and extremely talented. An awesome teacher!!"See more

Oscar G. says, "Chris is great!! Very knowledgeable and extremely talented. An awesome teacher!!"

Exceptional 5.0

(43)

Exceptional 5.0

(43)

124 hires on Thumbtack
36 similar jobs done near you

Katherine M. says, "He's extremely professional, and has some tricks that I've never been taught before, which has been great. He also very patient, and down-to-earth. I highly recommend him!"See more

Katherine M. says, "He's extremely professional, and has some tricks that I've never been taught before, which has been great. He also very patient, and down-to-earth. I highly recommend him!"

Take Note - NYC Music Lessons

Take Note - NYC Music Lessons

Exceptional 5.0

(36)

Exceptional 5.0

(36)

52 hires on Thumbtack
Serves New York, 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!"

Marcelo Maccagnan

Marcelo Maccagnan

Exceptional 5.0

(67)

Exceptional 5.0

(67)

146 hires on Thumbtack
Serves New York, NY

Kevin L. says, "We will definitely meet again. Highly recommend it for anyone looking for amazing Jazz players."See more

Kevin L. says, "We will definitely meet again. Highly recommend it for anyone looking for amazing Jazz players."

Bradley B Stone

Bradley B Stone

Exceptional 5.0

(45)

Exceptional 5.0

(45)

78 hires on Thumbtack
Serves New York, NY

Coder P. says, "Bradley was great to work with. Since starting to play the guitar, reading music has been a struggle. After answering a plethora of my questions, a good bit of patience and guidance, Bradley has enabled me to progress in my practice and play. Thank you Bradley."See more

Coder P. says, "Bradley was great to work with. Since starting to play the guitar, reading music has been a struggle. After answering a plethora of my questions, a good bit of patience and guidance, Bradley has enabled me to progress in my practice and play. Thank you Bradley."

Music To Your Home

Music To Your Home

5.0

(1)

5.0

(1)

Serves New York, NY

Online now

Connie M. says, "Music To Your Home has been an excellent experience for our family. From the start, it was clear they’re about so much more than just teaching the basics. The teachers are exceptionally talented, know how to connect with their students, and make lessons something to look forward to. What we love most is how the teachers take the time to build a real relationship. They encourage, motivate, and make learning fun while teaching the technical side of music. They help students tap into the art of music: the passion, emotion, and joy of playing. It’s not just about hitting the right notes, but about feeling the music and expressing yourself. That balance of skill and heart makes Music To Your Home so special. Our children aren't just learning an instrument; they’re discovering a love for music that we know will stick with them. We couldn’t recommend this company more!"See more

Connie M. says, "Music To Your Home has been an excellent experience for our family. From the start, it was clear they’re about so much more than just teaching the basics. The teachers are exceptionally talented, know how to connect with their students, and make lessons something to look forward to. What we love most is how the teachers take the time to build a real relationship. They encourage, motivate, and make learning fun while teaching the technical side of music. They help students tap into the art of music: the passion, emotion, and joy of playing. It’s not just about hitting the right notes, but about feeling the music and expressing yourself. That balance of skill and heart makes Music To Your Home so special. Our children aren't just learning an instrument; they’re discovering a love for music that we know will stick with them. We couldn’t recommend this company more!"

Tim Johnson Guitar Studio & Live Jazz

Tim Johnson Guitar Studio & Live Jazz

Exceptional 5.0

(17)

Exceptional 5.0

(17)

16 hires on Thumbtack
Serves New York, 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!!!"

Ben McClintock - Guitar Lessons

Ben McClintock - Guitar Lessons

Exceptional 5.0

(10)

Exceptional 5.0

(10)

3 hires on Thumbtack
Serves New York, NY

Zoe Y. says, "Ben is the best guitar teacher I've ever had. He was patient and enthusiastic and he always made sure we remembered to have fun. I could not recommend him more!"See more

Zoe Y. says, "Ben is the best guitar teacher I've ever had. He was patient and enthusiastic and he always made sure we remembered to have fun. I could not recommend him more!"

Shred With Ben (Rock/Metal Guitar - *Zoom Only*)

Shred With Ben (Rock/Metal Guitar - *Zoom Only*)

Exceptional 5.0

(49)

Exceptional 5.0

(49)

70 hires on Thumbtack
Serves New York, NY

Online now

Jack A. says, "He’s super patient and does a great job of explaining stuff. Check him out!"See more

Jack A. says, "He’s super patient and does a great job of explaining stuff. Check him out!"

Reviews for New York private guitar instructors on Thumbtack

From George G.

Antoine literally biked it all the way from Bushwick to Harlem to teach me a private course! He listened to me and to my needs and started giving me tutorials on how to start playing guitar for the first time. I'm not kidding when I say that I can now understand how to read chords (with just one lesson) and can play some (very simple) songs just by looking for them online. Looking forward to more classes with him!

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James Wengrow Guitar Lessons

James Wengrow Guitar Lessons

After placing an ad for a private lessons guitar teacher a couple of months ago, I narrowed my choices down to two potential teachers. James Wengrow was one of the teachers and after meeting him for a free trial first lesson (which he generously offered) there was no doubt in my mind that he was a good fit for me. First of all, James is very professional. I asked for daytime, weekday lessons and he offered me time slots that were in alignment with that request. James arrived on time and prepared to teach. He asked me questions about my musical background, goals for taking lessons, musical preferences, and musical knowledge. He listened carefully to me and responded thoughtfully without any attitude or haughtiness. James is an educated and well trained musician (he studied, played professionally and taught extensively in his home country of Australia before moving to NYC last year), but he never rubs that in your face. He has a lovely humility about him which I believe is part of what makes him, such a good teacher, especially for beginners like myself. However, he is also good at keeping me focused. As a stay at home mom with a toddler, I am grateful for James's style, as he is sort of a gentle task master who is sensitive to the dynamics of a private lesson. He is also great with the more practical aspects of lessons, like communicating, (text, email, phone, etc.) scheduling, etc. So far, I have been very pleased with our lessons. The only thing I wish for is more time to practice! If you have any questions pertaining to James Wengrow's services, please feel free to reach out to him directly for my phone number or email address. I live in Manhattan and would be happy to serve as his reference. Tasha Antulov

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