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Jazz, Rock, and Pop. Improvisation, theory, guitar technique.
Steve B.

5.0 (214 ratings)

840 hours tutoring

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I am a British born professional guitarist with over 30 years of experience studying and performing music, and over 20 years of teaching. I specialize in jazz, pop, and rock guitar, improvisation, music theory, and composition. I graduated from the Music Performance program at Queensborough Community College and am currently pursuing a graduate degree. My training included ear training, sight singing, music theory, jazz improvisation, ensemble performance, and composition. I have also studied...

I am a British born professional guitarist with over 30 years of experience studying and performing music, and over 20 years of teaching. I specialize in jazz, pop, and rock guitar, improvisation, music theory, and composition. I graduated from the Music Performance program at Queensborough Community College and am currently pursuing a graduate degree. My training included ear training, sight singing, music theory, jazz improvisation, ensemble performance, and composition. I have also studied guitar privately with a strong focus on rock and pop.
Music has been part of my life from an early age—my father is a professional musician and teacher in the U.K., and by 16, I was performing in his band. More recently, I have enjoyed performing at venues including The Rainbow Room and St. Pierre Hotel in Manhattan.

My tuition brings:
Personalized, well-prepared, fun, and practical lessons
Each class builds on previously learned material
Progress checks using memos taken during teaching

My students know me for patience, attention to detail, positive reinforcement, and helping them find joy through their instrument. I particularly enjoy teaching improvisation, helping students express themselves musically. I also help with reading and writing music, and with music theory.
I have taught students of all ages—from young beginners to college-level musicians—and all skill levels. Lessons are adapted to your goals, whether learning favorite songs, preparing for music college, or exploring jazz improvisation.
Before returning to teaching full-time, I spent seven years in South Korea as a meditation monk, which shaped my approach to mindfulness, and student-centered learning. I continue to teach meditation bi-weekly while raising two teenage stepsons with my wife in Queens, New York.
Music is a lifelong study, and I enjoy discovering new things every day. Contact me and let’s discuss your goals-I will help you enjoy the path to achieving them.

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Education

CUNY
Music Performance

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I have been playing guitar for 27 years. I received private lessons in my formative years and more recently completed 3 years of formal education in Q.C.C's revamped music performance program. The formal training in ear training/ sight singing I-IV, music theory I-IV, convocation performance, performance juries, as well as receiving private lessons on guitar focused on jazz improvisation, helped round off the general musical training I had received my whole life.
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I have been playing guitar for 27 years. I received private lessons in my formative years and more recently completed 3 years of formal education in Q.C.C's revamped music performance program. The formal training in ear training/ sight singing I-IV, music theory I-IV, convocation performance, performance juries, as well as receiving private lessons on guitar focused on jazz improvisation, helped round off the musical training I had received my whole life. My tuition brings: Personalized, well prepared, fun and practical lessons. Continuation, each class builds on previously learned material. Progress checks using memos taken during teaching.
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Awesome instructor.

Steve has been great in each of my four lessons. We've covered site reading, scales, intervals, chords, and finger placement. I'm getting a lot out of these lessons, largely because of his patience and proficiency as an artist and a tutor. 5 stars.

Justin, 13 lessons with Steve

A real teacher

I've played guitar aimlessly for decades; self-taught (in other words, taught by somebody who knows next to nothing), I've made little musical progress. Every now and then I'd ask a guitar player for lessons. All excellent players, but none of them had a method or a curriculum. They weren't teachers. Steve is my first guitar and music teacher. It's been years since I've "performed" in front of anybody other than my wife; I'm predisposed to derailing anxiety, but Steve has a calming energy that defuses self-consciousness -- maybe it's the British accent; every so often I hear a bit of Archie Leach in his voice. I'm subject to blank spots, but Steve has been uncommonly patient and has also managed to work out when I've been overwhelmed by the material and needed to re-set. I'm old, and still a beginner, which is terribly embarrassing, and I have no hope of becoming the musician I might have been -- and yet Steve carries on with our lesson good-naturedly, smiling, gently encouraging my answer to a simple question that he has surely elicited from hundreds of other hopeless students, steadily refusing to appear daunted by the futility of our undertaking. I occasionally feel bad for him. Steve would probably make a good therapist, but, lucky for us, he's a musician and a teacher. A real one.

Daniel, 6 lessons with Steve

knowledgeable and patient tutor

He is very nice and professional. He is thoughtful person and know how to present matetial easy way to understand. he is alway ontime. I would highly recommend his for any one to learn guitar

Chris, 9 lessons with Steve

1st lesson

My first lesson with Steve was excellent , more then I expected for a first session , I came away from the first lesson with new found knowledge of music reading , music theory and direction .

Peter, 10 lessons with Steve

Great lessons!

I got my dad two lessons with Steve and he loved them. Steve customized them based on my dad's experience and preferences, and he really appreciated it! I'd recommend Steve to anyone trying to get guitar lessons

Jeremy, 2 lessons with Steve

Great Teacher

Steve is very kind and patient. He shared true knowledge that I need, gave some very nice suggestions. I had a great time!

Zichao, 1 lesson with Steve

4th lessons done and still loving it!

Steve is awesome, plain and simple. Helps me make sure I understand everything and fully grasp it, take his time teaching things, and makes sure I’m doing my best and playing to my full potential.

William, 5 lessons with Steve

second lesson done and cat wait for next week!

Love Steve, helps you, doesn’t rush, explains things thoroughly so you grasp and understand it. Recommend to all those interested!

William, 5 lessons with Steve

Great first lesson

My daughter said she learned more things during the first hour with Steve than all previous lessons combined. Great preparation and after class notes. Great Great Great

Jessie, 2 lessons with Steve

Wonderful Teacher!

As a beginner in guitar, I like the teaching style of Steve pretty much as it adjusts according to everyone's background knowledge and learning pace. The first class with Steve is really a wonderful one and I'll definitely follow Steve for future classes. I strongly recommend Steve as your guitar teacher!

Linzhi, 7 lessons with Steve
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