For curious guitarists

You don’t have to be an advanced player to begin exploring jazz or improvisation. We can start from a familiar blues progression, a simple melody, or a handful of expressive notes, and grow from there.

If you already play, we can work on deeper harmony, chord voicings, rhythmic phrasing, transcription, repertoire, and applying ideas in musical situations.

What we can study

The material is adapted to your level and your favorite musicians.

Blues vocabulary and phrasing
Jazz standards and chord-melody concepts
Improvisation over changes
Voice leading, chord extensions, and harmony
Rhythm, swing feel, and ensemble awareness
Songwriting, arranging, and original composition

Learning from a working musician

My own musical work brings together jazz, blues, rock, folk, and contemporary improvisation. I earned an MM at NYU Steinhardt and have performed in a range of professional settings. I bring real music-making into lessons, not just isolated exercises.

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.

Beyond the chords. Into the music.

For curious guitarists

What we can study

Learning from a working musician

First, I listen.