Start wherever you are

No audition, no previous music education, and no need to “be naturally talented.” We’ll start with a conversation about your interests, then shape lessons around your schedule, learning style, and goals.

Some students want to strum along to their favorite songs. Others want to understand jazz harmony, play in a band, improve their technique, or feel more comfortable improvising. All of these are worthwhile goals.

Lessons can include

We can combine practical songs and technique so that musical fundamentals make sense in context.

Acoustic or electric guitar basics
Chords, strumming patterns, and timing
Rock, pop, blues, and jazz repertoire
Ear training, music theory, and reading charts
Improvisation, composing, and finding your own sound

A realistic practice routine

Adults often have full schedules. We can design short, focused practice routines rather than expecting hours each day. Small, consistent steps are much more useful than perfectionism.

You’re welcome to bring songs you love, questions about gear, or music you want to understand.

Local and bilingual

I welcome adult learners across Brooklyn, especially Park Slope, Carroll Gardens, Fort Greene, and Sunset Park. Lessons can be discussed in English or Japanese. Please inquire about availability and location arrangements.

First, I listen.

The music you love, the song you wish you could play, the part that feels difficult: these are where we start. I help you put your goals into words, then build a learning plan with you and explain how each step connects to what you want to do.

Your repertoire, exercises, and pace evolve with you. We keep talking about what feels rewarding, what needs a different approach, and where your curiosity is leading next.

It’s never too late to begin.

Start wherever you are

Lessons can include

A realistic practice routine

Local and bilingual

First, I listen.