VIRTUAL PRIVATE LESSONS (Guitar, Songwriting)
Jeff is a calm, kind, and immensely humble guitar genius. His guidance and tips are complete gold. – JENNA MATECKI (AMSTERDAM, NL) [more testimonials]
Welcome! I create a personalized lesson plan for each student, based entirely on your specific goals, and using the music you love. I can also guide you toward finding your own voice on guitar or as a songwriter.
My Background
Guitar Player Magazine: Lessons Writer (current)
PremierGuitar.com: Lessons Writer (current)
Professional Music Transcriber: credits include over 300 official note-for-note guitar tab books; artists include Steve Vai, Taylor Swift, Metallica (current)
Professional Guitarist: My experiences include sessions with Grammy-winning producer Phil Ramone, and live performances across the USA and on the Tonight Show.
Songwriter/Performer: Released two vocal/guitar albums, songs licensed for commercials, countless live shows in NYC and beyond. New guitar music coming in 2025. Early live demos on my YouTube channel.
Lesson Pricing
$100 per 50-min lesson (Venmo/Zelle/PayPal)
Special bulk offer through Feb, 28 2025: 4-pack of lessons, $350.
How to Get Started
VIDEO
Short performance videos of music I’ve written can be found on my new YouTube channel.
Below: 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.
Performance/Tab Video (excerpt): A transcription client requested I play Tim Reynolds’ solo from Dave Matthews’ “Typical Situation” (Live at Luther College).