Learn Guitar with Maya
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Meet your coach, Maya
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Imagine getting to play the part of music that makes people dance. With 18 years of experience, I provide personalized guidance, helping you master techniques and unleash your musicality. Let's groove!
I have been performing as a bassist for over 18 years, and teaching for over ten years. As an instructor, I meet students where they are and tailor my teaching approach accordingly. Lessons are collaborative; I want to get to know each student and your individual goals and learning style in order to create an open and comfortable learning environment. My extensive musical background allows you to choose music YOU like to play, and through each song we will work on specific technical, harmonic, and rhythmic concepts. I use my experience as an active working musician to inform the lessons and ground everything you learn in real-world application.
About me: I tour the US and internationally with Future Teens, an indie rock band with over three LPs on our resume. Future Teens has been featured on NPR, The Boston Globe, and WBUR, and was Boston Music Awards’ 2019 Alt/Indie Artist of the Year.
I studied bass performance at Berklee College of Music, where I earned the Bass Department Outstanding Performer Award and Scholarship. I have a BA in English and French from Skidmore College (‘13).
I have worked with students between the ages of six and sixty and welcome students of all ages.
Levels taught: Intermediates, Beginners
Teaches: Kids, Adults, Teenagers, Seniors
🏅Professional Musician
🎓18 years playing
🔥4 Lessons
⭐️Recording Artist
Try Maya risk free. If you don't love your first lesson with Maya, we'll switch you to another coach or give you a full refund.
Reviews
Total reviews4
Average rating
5.0
Sofia
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 30
Under your professional guidance and encouragement, Sofia went from being a beginner in seventh grade to developing a true passion for playing guitar. Your support was invaluable when she formed her own band, and thanks to your encouragement, they were able to perform on stage in a short amount of time. This strong foundation fueled Sofia’s love for the instrument, and she continued to study electric guitar in eighth grade. Last week, she even had the opportunity to perform at her school’s winter concert! - Amber (Sofia's mom)
Brian C.
Lessons taken: 1
Maya was the guitar instructor at the private boarding school where I oversee the music lessons program. She is a great musician and was consistently professional, easy to work with, responsible, and knowledgeable. She made me job easy and the students loved her!
Yair A.
Lessons taken: 1
I recommend Maya with full confidence. She is an excellent musician who is committed to developing her own skills and craft, and she shares her knowledge and passion for music with all her students. Take a lesson with her, you won't regret it!
Joyce A.
Lessons taken: 1
Maya is an excellent teacher and musician! She made me feel very comfortable and helped me have the confidence to learn songs on my own.
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:2 courts available
Home Studio_Maya
1977 miles awayIndoors
NOHO West
1978 miles awayIndoors
When I'm usually available
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.mondays11 AM - 7 PM
tuesdays11 AM - 7 PM
wednesdays11 AM - 7 PM
thursdays11 AM - 7 PM
fridays11 AM - 7 PM
sundays11 AM - 7 PM
What you need to bringPlease bring your instrument, a pencil, a tuner if you have it.
What I can bringLesson materials/handouts, music stand, notebook for lesson notes/practice journal (or we can decide on a digital version), extra tuner to start you off. If you don't have an instrument yet, please let me know and we can work on getting you one together.
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
We totally understand that life can be unpredictable and plans might change. That's
why we've got your back with our flexible cancellation policy, designed to give you
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If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
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