VIRTUAL PRIVATE LESSONS (Guitar, Songwriting)
Jeff is a gold mine of information; I am an experienced player, but he always surprises me with something new. – GILBER GILMORE (NEW YORK, NY)
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Welcome! While I teach all levels, I specialize in showing intermediate-level guitarists how to cross the divide to becoming an advanced player.
I enjoy creating a personalized lesson plan for each student, based entirely on your specific goals, and using the music you love.
As I don’t teach full-time, I only take on a few students. If you’re able to see this page, I have slots currently open.
My Background
Guitar Player Magazine: Lessons Writer
PremierGuitar.com: Lessons Writer
Professional Music Transcriber: credits include over 250 official note-for-note guitar tab books; artists include Steve Vai, Taylor Swift, Metallica [more]
Professional Guitarist: My experiences include recording sessions with Grammy-winning producer Phil Ramone, and live performances across the USA and on the Tonight Show.
Songwriter/Performer: Released two albums, songs licensed for commercials, countless live shows in NYC and beyond.
Lesson Pricing
$150 per 50-min lesson, though I offer a sliding scale (Zelle/Venmo/PayPal).
How to Get Started
Free no-obligation 20-minute consult: Let’s meet virtually on Zoom or chat via my Instagram to discuss your goals. Or we can do this via email if you prefer.
Contact me
I always reply same day. Looking forward to helping you achieve your goals. Thanks!
VIDEO
YouTube – Short performance videos of guitar music I’ve written (electric & acoustic)
A student requested I write an original solo to the ‘60s classic "Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You.” Also includes a Mark Knopfler-style étude to more clearly demonstrate the chord changes:
A transcription client requested I play Tim Reynolds’ solo from Dave Matthews’ “Typical Situation” (Live at Luther College). A short excerpt: