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  • 278 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves New York, NY
  • 278 hires on Thumbtack
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Craig M. says, "Very fair and works to find you the right person! They will even put you with someone if you don’t don’t connect with the person they put you with. Because everyone has different learning curves! And you have to match with the person to learn! I’ve learned a lot since doing these lessons! Thanks"See more
Craig M. says, "Very fair and works to find you the right person! They will even put you with someone if you don’t don’t connect with the person they put you with. Because everyone has different learning curves! And you have to match with the person to learn! I’ve learned a lot since doing these lessons! Thanks"
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Michael's Music Lessons
Michael's Music Lessons

Exceptional 5.0

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Exceptional 5.0

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  • Serves New York, NY
  • Serves New York, NY

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My name is Michael Martinez. I am a husband, a father, and a musician. In my younger days, I was a part of every musical ensemble I could be a part of; I was a percussionist in the my middle and high school's Symphonic Band, a member of the drumline for the Riverside Ranger's Marching Band, a member of INNOVATIVE (a Winter Guard International competing percussion ensemble), a pianist in the El Paso Youth Jazz Ensemble, and a member of the Riverside Choir. I played drums in a few bands outside of school as well. In 2012, I graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso with my degree in Commercial Music with piano as my primary instrument. My studies revolved around music technology, music theory, and performing. At UTEP I was the pianist for the Jazz Ensemble, a member of Men's Choir, and outside of school I continued playing in various groups, recorded an album at Sonic Ranch Studios, and performed at Neon Desert Music Festival in El Paso in 2013. After graduating from UTEP, I was hired as the Music Director at Harmony Science Academy. It was here that I taught Music Appreciation, Music History, Choir, Guitar, Piano, and Music Theory AP. After 13 years of teaching in public education, I decided it was time to start my own private studio. In May 2025 I hung up my classroom keys and began teaching privately and focusing on my own music under the name Aztec Caves. Over the last 25 years I have taken care of my musical pursuits, and they in turn have taken care of me and provided me with a beautiful life, family, friends, and career. It is my honor, and goal to teach you this skill, and to show you how music can elevate the quality of your mind, health, and life.See more
My name is Michael Martinez. I am a husband, a father, and a musician. In my younger days, I was a part of every musical ensemble I could be a part of; I was a percussionist in the my middle and high school's Symphonic Band, a member of the drumline for the Riverside Ranger's Marching Band, a member of INNOVATIVE (a Winter Guard International competing percussion ensemble), a pianist in the El Paso Youth Jazz Ensemble, and a member of the Riverside Choir. I played drums in a few bands outside of school as well. In 2012, I graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso with my degree in Commercial Music with piano as my primary instrument. My studies revolved around music technology, music theory, and performing. At UTEP I was the pianist for the Jazz Ensemble, a member of Men's Choir, and outside of school I continued playing in various groups, recorded an album at Sonic Ranch Studios, and performed at Neon Desert Music Festival in El Paso in 2013. After graduating from UTEP, I was hired as the Music Director at Harmony Science Academy. It was here that I taught Music Appreciation, Music History, Choir, Guitar, Piano, and Music Theory AP. After 13 years of teaching in public education, I decided it was time to start my own private studio. In May 2025 I hung up my classroom keys and began teaching privately and focusing on my own music under the name Aztec Caves. Over the last 25 years I have taken care of my musical pursuits, and they in turn have taken care of me and provided me with a beautiful life, family, friends, and career. It is my honor, and goal to teach you this skill, and to show you how music can elevate the quality of your mind, health, and life.
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California Virtual Guitar Academy
California Virtual Guitar Academy

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Exceptional 5.0

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  • 13 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves New York, NY
  • 13 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves New York, NY
Cj V. says, "Robert was incredible to work with! He did a great job understanding where I was in my guitar playing journey and tailored our lessons specifically to help me get better. He is extremely knowledgeable as a guitar player and was able to relate to all of the different types of music that I was trying to play. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to further their guitar skills!"See more
Cj V. says, "Robert was incredible to work with! He did a great job understanding where I was in my guitar playing journey and tailored our lessons specifically to help me get better. He is extremely knowledgeable as a guitar player and was able to relate to all of the different types of music that I was trying to play. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to further their guitar skills!"
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Tim Johnson Guitar Studio & Live Jazz
Tim Johnson Guitar Studio & Live Jazz

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Exceptional 5.0

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  • 16 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves New York, NY
  • 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!!!"
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Online Lessons with Rich Campanella
Online Lessons with Rich Campanella

Exceptional 5.0

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Exceptional 5.0

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  • 61 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves New York, NY
  • 61 hires on Thumbtack
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Daryn K. says, "Rich is an excellent guitar teacher. He has helped me improve my guitar rhythm skills greatly. I liked the way he keeps a log on my computer of our lessons and skills to work on my own time. Rich was always flexible but very on time. I recommend him highly. Daryn K Wichita Ks"See more
Daryn K. says, "Rich is an excellent guitar teacher. He has helped me improve my guitar rhythm skills greatly. I liked the way he keeps a log on my computer of our lessons and skills to work on my own time. Rich was always flexible but very on time. I recommend him highly. Daryn K Wichita Ks"
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Reviews for New York private guitar instructors on Thumbtack

From George G.

Antoine
Antoine
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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