MURRAY HILL MUSIC CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
GUITAR LESSONS for Children and Adults in the Murray Hill, Kips Bay, Gramercy Area NYC
Beginner-intermediate Pop/Rock/Blues/Folk guitar lessons are customized for each student’s age and ability. If you've never picked up a guitar before, you will learn all you need to get you on the road to playing your favorite songs, and have a lot of fun while learning.
For young children (5-7) , my approach is all about sparking curiosity for music. All music. I incorporate various instruments as well as singing to expand creativity. Getting kids excited about the original versions of the songs I teach, and watching that be their inspiration. A little music history goes a long way!!! I get children involved with rhythms and melodies while teaching, as opposed to learning to read notes right off the bat. For 5-6 year olds, their hands are too small for traditional guitars, however, I have a mini 3 string guitar here for them to explore. In general, I feel that sometimes, too much of a technical approach can be discouraging at first, especially for children. In short, I'm all about making things fun while learning. Creating games. Watching a kid light up when he/she hears their voice on a microphone for the first time is the sweetest thing, and they learn how sound travels. A little bit of science in the mix too!!!
For 7 years old and up, many are ready to handle the neck of a guitar, and can focus a little longer on learning chords and playing full songs. In general, As a performing musician, I have a unique way of creating a passion for music with kids!
Older pre teen/teenage students will learn chord positions, barre chords, flat-picking, and strum styles. Alternate tunings and finger picking styles will be explored for the more advanced students. While not a common instrument, available also is an introduction to Tenor Guitar styles (in G tuning) for intermediate students.
No previous knowledge of guitar needed for beginner courses, however you must have your own instrument to work with at home for practice sessions.
All beginner children classes are 30 minutes long. As they get older they can do hour long classes.
I am now accepting students in the NYC area (Murray Hill, Kips Bay, Gramercy Park) for private classes and workshops. A free 15-minute consultation via FT phone or Skype will take place before the first meeting so a proper class can be put together for each student’s needs. Please email me for prices for classes [email protected]
SINGER-SONGWRITER WORKSHOPS
Take a dream, and turn it into a reality! There is no start date, or expiration date on creating music, (or any kind of art), all you need is passion, and the courage to take the first step.
This course is suited to those looking to embrace the craft of being a singer/songwriter, while improving guitar and vocal skills. Be it for professional reasons, or just the pure joy of creating music. Learn to take your guitar, your voice, and your ideas, and bring them together to tell your story, your way, and with your own unique presentation. Find your strengths, your ‘sound’ and your style, while having a lot of fun in the process. Where you go with it, is all up to you.
All classes are curated according to each individual student based on musical ability, age, and goals. No two students are the same, and everyone has a different road they will need to take. These workshops are best suited for 11 years old and up.
NEW!!! I will be offering a 90 minute seminar for young teenagers who are curious about DJ-ing and have never worked with Serato and a mixer. Basic introduction to Serato, how to set up the computer and mixer, wire things up, making crates in your iTunes/Music library, how beat matching works, and how to practice gracefully mixing from one song to another. Also, thoughts on how to 'think' when entertaining a party and choosing the right songs. Reading a crowd. This is an intro seminar to take the mystery out of what you see on TV, and to get you on your way to mixing up a storm! Please visit the DJ page on this site for a little background to my work as an event and club DJ, as well as my DJ WEBSITE
Beginner-intermediate Pop/Rock/Blues/Folk guitar lessons are customized for each student’s age and ability. If you've never picked up a guitar before, you will learn all you need to get you on the road to playing your favorite songs, and have a lot of fun while learning.
For young children (5-7) , my approach is all about sparking curiosity for music. All music. I incorporate various instruments as well as singing to expand creativity. Getting kids excited about the original versions of the songs I teach, and watching that be their inspiration. A little music history goes a long way!!! I get children involved with rhythms and melodies while teaching, as opposed to learning to read notes right off the bat. For 5-6 year olds, their hands are too small for traditional guitars, however, I have a mini 3 string guitar here for them to explore. In general, I feel that sometimes, too much of a technical approach can be discouraging at first, especially for children. In short, I'm all about making things fun while learning. Creating games. Watching a kid light up when he/she hears their voice on a microphone for the first time is the sweetest thing, and they learn how sound travels. A little bit of science in the mix too!!!
For 7 years old and up, many are ready to handle the neck of a guitar, and can focus a little longer on learning chords and playing full songs. In general, As a performing musician, I have a unique way of creating a passion for music with kids!
Older pre teen/teenage students will learn chord positions, barre chords, flat-picking, and strum styles. Alternate tunings and finger picking styles will be explored for the more advanced students. While not a common instrument, available also is an introduction to Tenor Guitar styles (in G tuning) for intermediate students.
No previous knowledge of guitar needed for beginner courses, however you must have your own instrument to work with at home for practice sessions.
All beginner children classes are 30 minutes long. As they get older they can do hour long classes.
I am now accepting students in the NYC area (Murray Hill, Kips Bay, Gramercy Park) for private classes and workshops. A free 15-minute consultation via FT phone or Skype will take place before the first meeting so a proper class can be put together for each student’s needs. Please email me for prices for classes [email protected]
SINGER-SONGWRITER WORKSHOPS
Take a dream, and turn it into a reality! There is no start date, or expiration date on creating music, (or any kind of art), all you need is passion, and the courage to take the first step.
This course is suited to those looking to embrace the craft of being a singer/songwriter, while improving guitar and vocal skills. Be it for professional reasons, or just the pure joy of creating music. Learn to take your guitar, your voice, and your ideas, and bring them together to tell your story, your way, and with your own unique presentation. Find your strengths, your ‘sound’ and your style, while having a lot of fun in the process. Where you go with it, is all up to you.
All classes are curated according to each individual student based on musical ability, age, and goals. No two students are the same, and everyone has a different road they will need to take. These workshops are best suited for 11 years old and up.
NEW!!! I will be offering a 90 minute seminar for young teenagers who are curious about DJ-ing and have never worked with Serato and a mixer. Basic introduction to Serato, how to set up the computer and mixer, wire things up, making crates in your iTunes/Music library, how beat matching works, and how to practice gracefully mixing from one song to another. Also, thoughts on how to 'think' when entertaining a party and choosing the right songs. Reading a crowd. This is an intro seminar to take the mystery out of what you see on TV, and to get you on your way to mixing up a storm! Please visit the DJ page on this site for a little background to my work as an event and club DJ, as well as my DJ WEBSITE
THE LITTLE STUDIO
The little studio
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Learning Corner in the studio
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The Inspiration Photo Gallery
MUSICIAN/DJ LIFE
DJ work
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SUNFLOWER SESSIONS project w/ Charlie Giordano (Bruce Springsteen) and Mark Plati (David Bowie)
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Solo performance at the Folk Art Museum in Lincoln Center.
photo: Luigi Scorcia