Friends of Guitar Music Studio

Guitar and Mandolin Lessons:

I teach a wide variety of acoustic guitar styles to students both young and old. No matter what your current skill level - if you are reasonably motivated - I guarantee that you will become more inspired and your playing will improve measurably. Our fun lessons will include; the art of making music, the mechanics of playing, theory as needed, and primarily - interesting music to play and build your repertoire. Lessons are customized to your musical interests and abilities. For advanced students, I specialize in contemporary fingerstyle and flatpicking guitar.

Interested in taking private lessons at my Dryden NY music studio and live in the Ithaca NY - Dryden NY - Cortland NY area?  Please send me an EMAIL

  • 20 years experience
  • Relaxed, friendly and flexible approach
  • Custom lessons
  • Well equipped studio, with latest technology to supplement your learning
  • Free guitar inspection and minor adjustments to help your instrument play to its full potential

Purchase On line lessons:

Thanks to the internet and technology you can now take lessons with me from almost anywhere. You'll learn as though you were right in the room with me.

  • 1 hr lesson via SKYPE (includes free 15 minute trial test) - $25
  • Block of 5 1hr lessons via SKYPE - $100  Best deal - buy 4, get 1 hour free

What you'll need: a decent computer with webcam and microphone, internet access, and a SKYPE account. Once you pre-pay, we'll correspond to map out your desired lesson(s) and set up a mutually convenient time. I will provide a link where you can download related pdf's and mp3's to supplement our on-line time.