Best 5 coaches for Guitar lessons near Yonkers, NY

Hey, I’m Sam! I've been playing in bands for over 15 years and have gathered a wealth of knowledge. I have my own studio, and I'm also open to coming to your home for lessons. Let's make music together!

Michael Ciro, a native of NYC and a graduate of Bridgeport University, boasts a remarkable career in the music industry. With an impressive list of collaborations, including luminaries like Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey, Luther Vandross, Corey Glover, Alicia Keys, and a two-decade tenure as the musical director for Alejandro Sanz, he has left an indelible mark on the world of music.

Guitar repair technician by day , I’ve worked for places like Southside guitars (vintage repairs), Guitar center lead repair technician (6 years). Raritan bay guitar repair(NJ /NY). I’ve played very successful shows and generated money for large CUNY funded disaster relief shows and played local shows for many metal bands. I can teach you more than just playing guitar I can show you how to maintain it and record your art into the real world. CUNY certified audio. Engineering experience. Pro tools is my main recording DAW of choice.

I started teaching when I was 19 years old at the Park Conservatory in Rutherford, NJ in August 2017. In July 2018, I was the guitar teacher for the New Jersey Performing Arts Center’s "All-Female Jazz Residency." That October, I began working at the now-defunct Music Gallery in Little Ferry, NJ. Along with having a few private students, I currently work for Home Sweet Home Music Lessons and have been with them since June 2019. At Home Sweet Home, I have taught students of all ages ranging from 4 years old to people in their late 60s. During the Covid Lockdown in 2020, I began gaining experience with virtual lessons and have since taught in-person and remotely. In July of 2022, I started working for the remote teaching company, Virtu.Academy. I graduated from the William Paterson Jazz Program in 2020 where I studied and performed with top-tier musicians such as Bill Charlap, Steve LaSpina, Harold Mabern, and Joe Lovano. I play regularly in Manhattan at various restaurants and bars, including La Lanterna di Vittorio's Bar Next Door, the Antique Garage and the Standard Hotel. My latest residency was at the Stone House in Watchung, NJ. Having recently graduated from the Manhattan School of Music, I am currently living in New York City to further my career as a jazz artist.

Crafting personalized musical journeys is my forte. As a professional musician and guitar instructor with 9 years of experience, I blend technical mastery with a fun approach. My goal is to unlock your unique musical potential, one note at a time.