Learn from Great Fingerstyle Guitar Teachers

Scott Van Zen is one of those accomplished musicians you most likely have heard, but maybe not heard of. All that’s about to change with the release of his debut solo EP, Trouble, on Love Conquered Records late this summer. Van Zen has co-written hits for rock legends Kiss; won a Dove Award with Ken Tamplin; toured with ex Bad Company vocalist Brian Howe: and had over 1,000 songs…

I am Emil Georgiev, born on May 15, 1991, in Sofia, Bulgaria. As a professional guitarist, I have dedicated my life to the art of music, with a focus on classical, electric, and jazz guitar. My formal training began with private lessons in classical guitar under Prof. Daniel Ribarov from 1997 to 2002.

About Me & My Teaching Approach Professional Background With over 30 years of professional performance and 25 years of teaching experience, my musical journey has spanned across Mexico, Canada, and Brazil. I am a multi-instrumentalist (Bass, Guitar, Piano, and Drums) and a composer currently preparing for an international performance contract with Disney.

Sean has taught guitar and piano for the past 6 years and has performed for 17 years in the Maryland/DC area. He began his study of music at his high school and even worked with several Salisbury University teachers like Danielle Cummings while in high school. He is the second place winner of the 2009 Salisbury University Classical Guitar Competition.

My name is Dave Cipriani, I have been playing guitar for over 30 years, and professionally for 20. I have a BA in Classical Guitar Performance from St. Mary's College of Maryland, an MFA in World Music Performance from California Institute of the Arts. I currently mainly play 20-string Indian Slide Guitar and 7-string classical guitar in improvised styles.

I absolutely love teaching music! After over 20 years of teaching, performing, writing, and recording in all styles/genres, it continues to be a great adventure. It is a joy to pass this on to others...especially seeing my students that never touched the instrument going on to be very proficient players.

Professional experience: Teacher of electrical and classical guitar at the Guitar Institute of Greece(G.I.G.). Private tutor of classical, electrical, and acoustic guitar and music theory for children and adults. Guitarist/composer at a rock-pop-funk group, giving concerts in Athens and other Greek areas.

...award winning musician, educator and founding member of The Gaslight Tinkers. Peter Siegel contributes a radical chord to American Roots music. Influenced by the songwriting of Pete Seeger and Phil Ochs, dixieland, old time fiddle tunes and Afro-Caribbean rhythms, Peter’s music defies categorization.

Alberto brings 20 years of music experience, both teaching and live performing. He's an experienced Music Teacher (10+ years) in both classical and modern guitar. In more than ten years of teaching, Alberto has been able to fine his teaching methods. Examples of relevent such experiences are: - Guitar Teacher at "Marcello Giordani" Y.A.P.

Teaching and playing music is my passion and I want to help you realize your passion for music too! I teach Beginner to Advanced guitar lessons, ages 5+. I have developed a teaching method that builds with strong fundamentals in technique, and music theory, while also emphasizing fun, pulling from a variety of various music sources.