Learn from Great Guitar Teachers

On top of over 18 years worth of teaching experience at three schools and privately,I started my relationship with music at 12,when I joined the LINDEN HIGH SCHOOL Cadet Band/Marching Band (South African Champions) and learned to play tenor horn,flugelhorn and entry level side drumming.

Composer, and multi-instrumentalist with 29 years of experience in music creation and 5 years of music teaching experience. This includes guitar, piano, bass, production and music theory. From genre-bending solo projects to key roles in bands and experimental collectives, I explore a wide spectrum of sound and music possibilities.

A native of Williamson, New York, Jeff began performing at weddings and cafes while still in his teens. The uniqueness of the classical guitar coupled with his professionalism enabled him to stay working over the years. As his skills grew, he gave full concerts throughout Western New York.

As a recent graduate from Berklee College of Music, Francis has quickly ventured to Vancouver to continue career as a musician. He started performing professionally in the Philippines in 2012, co-founding bands like The 2 Day Rush and performing with other musicians as well.

Angela received her Bachelor's degree in Education and a Master's in Performance from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She was awarded the Chancellor's Talent Award scholarship as an undergraduate. Applied horn studies with Laura Klock and Jazz Horn with John Clark. As a freelance musician, Angela enjoys performing chamber music, shows, big band, rock and blues.

I am a classical guitarist, teacher, and performer. I have my Masters in Performance and String Pedagogy from the University of Louisville. I hold teaching positions at colleges in the Charlotte area. I run an annual guitar symposium at Queens University which includes performances, masterclasses, and competitions.

I started playing music when I was 6, first singing, then drums and finally switched to guitar by age 12. By the age of 19 I was attending the Popular Music Conservatory in Buenos Aires and trained in Jazz and other popular music styles for about 5 years. At the same time I graduated with a Bachelors degree in music production and recording (Centro de Arte y Tecnología).

Nicole grew up in a small town on Long Island, New York. She had an active young mind with a love for music and rhythm. Luckily, she began her musical journey with private piano lessons at age five. Having lessons this young certainly helped her understand the student experience of learning how to use your skills and discipline to be successful as a musician.

Hello! My name is Michalis Kailis, and I’m a professional composer, music educator and guitarist with over 5 years of teaching experience. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Classical Composition and a Master of Music (M.Mus.) with a focus on composition.

I am a Lebanese guitar performer and tutor, I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Classical Guitar Performance from The National Conservatory of Lebanon and have over 20 years of experience as a teacher and performer. After studying the classical style for ten years, I started learning other styles like flamenco and Latin, Brazilian and Cuban, jazz improvisation, rock (electric guitar),…