LESSONS
Hone Your Craft: Professional Music Mentorship
Elevate your musical journey with personalized coaching from a veteran NYC session musician and producer. Whether you’re mastering the fretboard or the digital workstation, I provide the tools you need to sound professional.
1. Guitar & Bass Instruction
Available for all skill levels—from first-time players to advanced improvisers.
Song Mastery: Learn your favorite music with proper form and feel.
Technical Precision: Build a foundation of speed, tone, and fluid playability.
Music Theory: Understand the "why" behind the notes and demystify the fretboard.
Jazz Improvisation: Specialized coaching in phrasing, harmony, and the "NYC" approach to jazz soloing.
“ “With over 20 years of experience in the NYC session scene and a debut album featured in Jazz Weekly, I bring a ‘real-world’ perspective to every lesson. I don’t just teach songs; I teach you how to be a musician.””
2. Music Production & Logic Pro Coaching
Take your tracks from a demo to a finished product.
Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) Basics: Master the Logic Pro interface.
Recording Techniques: Learn how to capture professional-grade guitar and bass at home.
Arrangement & Sound Design: Build songs that move and engage the listener.
Mixing for Musicians: Understand EQ, compression, and effects to polish your sound.
3. Instrument Maintenance & Setups
Keep your instrument playing and sounding its best.
Professional Restring: Complete cleaning, fretboard conditioning, and fresh strings for guitar or bass.
Basic Setup: Optimization of string height (action), intonation, and neck relief (truss rod adjustment) to ensure maximum playability.
Electronics Cleaning: Scratchy pots or jacks? I’ll get your signal path silent and reliable again.
Booking & Logistics
Location: In-person sessions in the Lakes Region, NH, or globally via Zoom/Google Meet.
Ages: Youth (10+) through Adult.
Goal-Oriented: Every lesson is tailored to your specific musical goals.
Student Profiles: Who I Teach
Finding the right fit for your musical goals.
The Aspiring Professional: High school or college students preparing for auditions, music school entrance exams (Berklee, NYU, etc.), or a career in the session industry.
The Adult Enthusiast: Guitarists and bassists looking to reignite their passion, learn the Great American Songbook, or finally understand the theory behind their favorite solos.
The Creative Songwriter: Musicians who want to use Logic Pro to capture their ideas and turn them into professional-sounding demos or releases.
The Jazz Explorer: Players ready to dive into advanced improvisation, chord-melody arrangements, and the "NYC" jazz language.
Lesson Rates & Packages
Transparent pricing for high-level, professional mentorship. In-person (Lakes Region, NH) or Virtual (Zoom/Google Meet).
Session Length: (click for rates)
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Single Lesson - $75
4-Lesson Package (Save 10%) - $270
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Single Lesson - $90
4-Lesson Package (Save 10%) - $325
The Fine Print: * 24-hour cancellation policy applies to all scheduled sessions.
Package sessions must be used within 60 days of purchase. Custom 30-minute sessions are available for younger students upon request.
Pricing for Technical Services
Parts (strings/hardware) not included. 24–48 hour turnaround in most cases.
Services: (click for rates)
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Price: $35
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Price: $45
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Price: $75
Note: For instrument setups and restrings, drop-off is by appointment only at the Wolfeboro studio. Turnaround time is typically 24–48 hours. Parts and strings are not included in service rates. Instruments must be picked up within 48 hours of completion; not responsible for pre-existing structural damage.