Lessons at all levels

I began teaching while a guitar major at the University of Toronto, studying with Eli Kassner. After teaching for four years at the Eli Kassner Guitar Academy, I became an Instructor of guitar and lute at the Royal Conservatory of music. Later I joined the faculty of the University of Toronto teaching courses in repertoire and fingerboard harmony.

When I moved to New York in 1990 I studied for three years with Pat O'Brien, acquiring in-depth understanding of the physiology of the hands in guitar and lute technique.

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I currently teach guitar, lute, theorbo, and baroque guitar, as well as fingerboard harmony and continuo, in my studio in Beacon, NY, and at the Beacon Music Factory. My teaching reflects my extensive training with renowned teachers, and four decades of performing experience.

I welcome students of all ages at all levels, from beginners wanting to establish a sound foundation that will apply to all styles of music, to advanced performers wishing to further develop their technique and repertoire.

  • Classical guitar (techniques for all styles of music)

  • Renaissance and Baroque lutes

  • Baroque guitar

  • Theorbo

  • Fingerboard harmony and continuo

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