Do you offer beginner guitar lessons?
Yes. Our students range from beginner to advanced with the lessons designed to meet each student's current level and interests.
What lesson times do you have available?
Lessons are offered weekly with limited options for morning and afternoon. I do not have many lesson slots available but I generally have a few.
Do you offer individual lessons or do you have to sign up for a whole course?
There is no commitment beyond week-to-week. That being said, over the span of three or four weeks the lessons build to cover a particular and practical skill (based on your goals).
When are lesson payments due?
There are no contracts or in-advance monthly payments required. Lesson payment is simply due at the start of each lesson.
At what age can children begin your guitar program?
While there are exceptions, most youngsters can manage beginner lessons in this program by twelve years old. Several factors come into play such as attention span and commitment to daily practice.
Right now, I'm completely frustrated with my level of guitar playing. Can lessons make me decent?
Absolutely. A student once cheerfully told me "hey this isn't that hard after all; it's not rocket science!" Exactly. Together, we follow the plan that targets your goals. And when you follow that plan with consistent and dedicated practice, you will see the improvement you desire.
I'm looking to break into the music business but I feel that I don't sound professional yet. Why?
Being a professional guitar player requires specific skill sets. These include knowledge of the fretboard, a solid chord and scale vocabulary, ensemble playing skills, reading music (sometimes), muscle coordination (speed, agility and stamina) and repertoire building. These are the skills that enable a guitarist to sound professional and succeed in a professional environment.
The guitar player in my band has potential, but needs guitar lessons. How do I convince him/her to come to you?
It's disappointing isn't it? Seeing a talented individual not fulfilling their potential. But successful musicians (like other high achieving and successful people in competitive professions) need to be self-motivated. Musicians who lack the desire to develop their skills to the professional level unfortunately remain at the amateur level.
I've tried calling a few times but I continue to get your outgoing voice message. What is the best time to call you?
We don't answer the phone while teaching or when with clients so it is important that you leave a message when you call. Your call will be returned most likely that same day if not the next day so please indicate the best times to reach you.
I would like to buy a gift certificate for someone who I know would want guitar lessons and I think has a lot of potential. How many lessons would make a good start?
Most people purchase three to five sessions, depending on their budget.
I am interested in both voice and guitar lessons. Who should I contact?
Call us at (516) 221-3095 and leave a message indicating that you are interested in both guitar and voice lessons.
We will make every effort to coordinate lesson times for you. While we may not be able to schedule back-to-back times initially, we will and let you know as soon as our schedules change and we can coordinate lesson times.
Instructor Backgroound
In addition to his private lesson practice, Paul composes, performs and records original music for television and media. His original compositions can currently be heard on many current TV programs including:
NBC: Dateline; The Voice; CBS SPORTS: NFL Football; The Masters Tournament; NBC SPORTS: Summer and Winter Olympic Games; NFL NETWORK: NFL Football; FOX SPORTS: NCTS Racing; MOTOR TREND: NETFLIX: Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee; USA Dog Show; ADVERTISING SPOTS: TV Logo; American Express; Political Ads
Paul’s broad background in music and education also includes creating and presenting interactive creative arts training workshops in coordination with SUNY Stony Brook and NYS Dept of Social Services, and utilizing music therapy with children placed in foster care.