Kids just want to have fun.
We parents want our kids to learn.
I make sure all of that happens seamlessly.
I’ve taught guitar lessons to kids for over 25 years, including 8 years at School Of The Future in Manhattan and 5 at Arts & Letters in Brooklyn. I’ve taught guitar, rock band, computer music production, drumming, and chorus. I know from experience that all kids have music inside them.
Kids simply need an instrument that suits them, an encouraging environment, and supportive instruction to see that playing music is something that they can do. Once that magic connection is made, I just help them pursue their interests, give them the skills to work through obstacles, and have fun playing guitar.
Ages 7-10
The youngest guitarists need the most support in developing a comfort with the instrument. They need small guitars, electric or acoustic, and may need a few more adjustments to bring the instrument into their world. The rest is having fun and being a guitarist!
Your child will learn how to play melodies and chords, strum along with songs, read music, play from songbooks and much more, including:
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Experimenting with sound
Rhythm games
Learning to count with music
Learning to read basic music
Jamming with musicians
Playing familiar songs
Writing original songs & more
Ages 11-14
Players aged 11-14 often want to play music that they hear in their lives whether that’s from home, school or with friends. Learning to read and play the music they hear around them brings personal confidence and a connection to their world.
In addition to the topics listed for 7-10 year-olds, your child will learn to:
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Strum Along with their favorite songs
Play their favorite melodies
Play lots of chords & scales
Learn more about reading and how music works
Write original songs
Tune a guitar & more
Ages 14-17
Guitarists 14 and older are often forming strong tastes about what music they like and identify with, which can drive their motivation to mastering the guitar. Students set their own course and I give them the training, the problem solving skills, and the vision they need to be great guitarists.
In addition to the topics listed above, students may choose to:
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Learn basic music theory
Write original songs
Learn to improvise
Learn to play music by ear
Change guitar strings & more
“Bryan’s cool. He doesn’t give TOO much hard work and I’ve written lots of songs. And he’s funny.”
Henry F., 9 Year old Student
“For kids, he sort of SNEAKS in the technical stuff with the fun stuff so you don’t have to wait through hours of practice before having fun.” – Jim F., Henry’s father
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