Learn Guitar with Gary
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Meet your coach, Gary
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I'm a seasoned guitarist with 30 years of experience, having performed professionally and honed my craft throughout the years. I'm passionate about sharing my knowledge and love for music with aspiring guitarists of all levels. Let's embark on a rewarding musical journey together!
Location: Manhattan
Ages Taught: All Ages
Styles: Jazz, Rock, Blues, R&B, Pop, Classical, Solo Guitar, Theory, Composition
Instruments:
Guitar: Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced.
Gary Rosenak is a guitarist, composer, educator based in New York City.
He holds a BA, in Jazz Guitar Performance from Wichita State University, Masters of Music in Jazz Studies, and Advanced Certification in Teaching from NYU.
He has studied guitar privately with: Peter Bernstein, Mike Moreno, and Wayne Krantz, and has studied composition and arranging privately with Gil Goldstein and Alan Ferber.
Gary is an accomplished guitar instructor with 10 years of teaching experience who enjoys
working with students of all ages and levels, and he cultivates a passion for music, and playing guitar through individualized tailored lessons. He has taught as an adjunct guitar instructor at New York University, and also served as a Volunteer virtual guitar instructor for Guitars4Vets, which provides music therapy healing through the joy of learning music for Veterans dealing
with PTSD.
Gary served as Guitarist/Band Leader and Musical Director for the US Air Force Bands in
Northern California and Japan, where he also produced four Rock/Pop CD recording projects
for the Air Force. Gary also performed weekly as a versatile guitarist, playing jazz, R&B and
rock in the house band at the Silverado Resort in Napa, CA for over nine years.
As part of the Air Force Band, Gary toured extensively in the United States, Europe, and Japan, as well as performances in Korea, Singapore, Turkey, and Bangladesh. He has also performed in such prestigious venues as the Monterey Jazz Festival, the Dresden Opera House and the Blue Note, NYC.
Gary continues to perform jazz trio gigs and solo guitar gigs around NYC.
Levels taught: Intermediates, Beginners
Teaches: Kids, Adults, Teenagers, Seniors
🏅Professional Musician
📝Master's Degree
🎓30 years playing
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Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:6 courts available
Apollo Theater
480 miles awayIndoors
Central Park
479 miles awayOutdoors
UES/Manhattan
479 miles awayOutdoors
NYU
477 miles awayOutdoors
Balance Arts Center
478 miles awayOutdoors
Red Rooster
481 miles awayIndoors
When I'm usually available
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.mondays8 AM - 8 PM
tuesdays8 AM - 8 PM
wednesdays8 AM - 8 PM
thursdays8 AM - 8 PM
fridays8 AM - 8 PM
saturdays8 AM - 8 PM
sundays8 AM - 8 PM
Youth players
Working with kidsI work with students as young as 9 years of age and try to make the lessons fun and Tailored around some of the student’s interests.
What you need to bringGuitar, cable, and a tuner (or tuner app on phone)
What I can bringI bring a Mini Spark battery powered amplifier and an A/B box to the lessons, so all the student needs to have is a guitar and a cable.
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
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why we've got your back with our flexible cancellation policy, designed to give you
peace of mind when booking private sports lessons with our awesome local instructors!
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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