This review is long overdue. I've been working with Jimmy for 4.5 years and he is an incredibly…read morededicated and thoughtful teacher. Brilliant musically, deeply committed to his craft, plans carefully customized repertoires for each student, meeting you where you are, not just in general as a musician, but each week, each moment. He takes the long-term partnership approach to musical development. Kind of like a great shrink, but for guitar. Patient, empathetic. Oh and he's pretty funny too (he thinks he's funnier than he is, but he's actually hilarious). He's pretty strict on spots so it's near impossible to get in, but if this aligns with your approach to learning, and you can get a spot, I couldn't recommend anyone more highly.

Jimmy Rose is an outstanding teacher. He is committed to teaching guitar as his profession and is…read morepassionate that his students become the best musicians possible. My experience has been learning from scratch, but Jimmy has students at every level including professional musicians. I decided in January 2012, to try guitar lessons. I was almost fifty-five at the time and could not play an instrument or read music. I searched the internet for guitar instructors in Manhattan. One particular review said Jimmy Rose insisted that you learn music and not just the guitar. I called to see if he could give me lessons, but he wanted to meet me before committing. He came by the apartment and somehow a fifty-five year old conservative accountant from Texas met his approval. (Jimmy most definitely has none of these characteristics in common with me.) All he cared about was whether I really wanted to learn guitar. Since then I have had a lesson with Jimmy every week, including an eight-month period that I took by skype. My daughter and one of her friends now take lessons from him. My granddaughter takes piano lessons from another of his students. Everyone at work knows who he is. My doormen and our friends know him. He is a great friend to our family. Jimmy has a music degree from Eastman School of Music, and his exceptional knowledge of music and guitar will become apparent over your first few lessons. He starts with the basics of reading music and playing the guitar from the music. (Listen when he tells you to play slow and to tap your foot to keep the beat. I still struggle with those after almost six years.) He assigns you increasingly complex pieces picked to teach new skills. He will laugh when he reads this, but for a while I thought I might one day see the limits of Jimmy's music knowledge. That will never happen. He is extremely professional in his approach and arrives prepared for each lesson. After a while he may even bring sheet music that he has scored specifically for you. There have been numerous times over the years when my work conflicted with my scheduled lesson. He is always far more concerned than I am that we find an alternative time in the week. I give him a hard time that he should take a vacation every few years. If you want to learn about music and become the best guitarist you can be, then Jimmy is your guy. I don't play the guitar well. A little bit of talent would help, but I am hooked on learning about music and guitar from Jimmy. He believes in his ability to make me into a musician. His confidence has been really important when I have struggled or felt discouraged. He just doesn't accept anything other than moving forward. I have no defined end goal. This January will make six years that I have studied with Jimmy, and I plan to stay with him as long as I can. If you are lucky enough to find an opening in his schedule, you will learn why all of his students give him five stars. And by the way, I believe he under prices is services.

I first gave Paul a shot back in March 2018 and the experience thus far has been great. He is very…read morelaid back, supportive and helps me feel comfortable making mistakes. From the get go he took the time to understand exactly what I wanted to learn (Stevie Wonder and Al Green) and then crafted our music lesson specifically for me. Soon enough, I was playing some of my favorite songs!!! We've since ventured into learning more advanced chord structures and music theory. Looking forward to what I can pick up from our next lesson!

So I wasn't a total beginner when I reached out to Paul for help. I'd taken a few one-off lessons…read morehere and there and a ton online from YouTube and random tab pages. Basically I had a lot of bad habits. Paul was great at helping sort all that out and help me learn better practices without the condescension of other instructors who work with someone at my level. I've recommended him to all my friends who are in a similar boat and we all agree he's the best instructor we've worked with.

Nathan is a teacher who implements radical empathy in his practice. Encouraging his students to…read morefully express themselves during their lessons, Nathan provides a safe space for beginners to find their footing, and for experienced players to strengthen their voices. His holistic approach to playing guitar not only allows for growth in his students as musicians but as people.

Nathan is a great guitar and base teacher. He helped my son's playing dramatically and encouraged…read morehim to be a better musician.

I could never have imagined that my life would be changed so drastically by such an incredibly…read moreintuitive professor. As a young performer hailing from Canada, my professional career began with Professor Musial. At the age of 17, I was introduced to him as a performer. At the time, I was involved in writing, drumming and performing for theatrical productions whilst aspiring to become a pop star. David saw my potential to do more than that, and decided to take me through artist development. He began working through the basics of piano with me to develop my skills as a producer. Then, began working with me on the schematics/basics of synth modules and digital synth production. I was inspired. I started working in the studio for many hours a week, making plenty of mistakes, yet, professor Musial had the patience to guide me, and to harness my inspiration. Professor Musial also has so many interesting connections, providing me with other mentors for guitar, drums, stage coaches etc. I was able to bring all of my thoughts to life because of professor Musial through his dedicated love of synthestration. I was able to write and assist in producing four albums of music, which are currently available on iTunes. His recording facilities and connections, are unbelievable. Skyroom studios is a state of the art facility, which provides artists with all of tools needed to create on a "radio-ready level" and is an atmospheric home for all types of performers. It is beautifully decorated, with the some of the best recording gear in the music industry. Aside from the more material aspects, David, is truly one of the most incredibly dedicated and multifaceted instructors I've ever met. Never stopping until all of his clients have learned, created, and have brought their aspirations further than their original thoughts of fruition. As a 26 year old performer, I truly believe that none of my achievements would have been possible without this man. I have had the opportunity to perform in multiple Off-Broadway theaters, tour the nation entertaining with my own music including the Pentagon, perform at Carnegie Hall, in some of the fanciest nightclubs in Manhattan, produce/arrange/perform at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, etc. Needless to say, that this is all, in fact, because of Professor David Musial. Take the opportunity to work with David as I can guarantee you will not be disappointed.

Professor David Musial is truly a musical magician! David's masterful knowledge of ALL THINGS music…read morepaired with his warm & inviting personality, allow for a pleasurable environment to be created when working with him. In a recent recording session with David, I commented to him on his ability to think 5 steps ahead yet devote his undivided attention to the task at hand. A+ DYNAMITE!!

I took Tamara's 'Music Basics 2' course this Spring. As an instructor, Tamara is great -…read moreapproachable, thoughtful, and endlessly patient! I am new to songwriting and Tamara created an environment where I felt like I could learn and grow without worrying about judgement. My favorite component was when we listened to songs that used certain techniques and then tried to recreate them in our assignments. That was a really helpful songwriting approach for me because it gave me something to focus on when trying to write music.

I have taken lessons with many people over the years to improve my musical career and I have to say…read morethat Tamara has been the most patient instructor I've met so far. She is calm, patient and has a sense of humor. She makes sure each individual's question is addressed in a group setting and she offers one-on-one help as needed. Her workshop is at a very affordable rate and is a very practical approach. She provides a very thorough workbook with assignments, and listening exercises. More importantly, she cares about what the class needs. If she feels you need more a challenge, she pushes you. I highly recommend her workshop.

Kyle is a great teacher. He is a professional musician who teaches a variety of instruments and is…read moregreat with with kids. Our son began clarinet lessons with Kyle at age 9 with no previous experience, and Kyle patiently taught him everything he needed to get started, develop good habits, and enjoy playing -- within months he performed at a recital. Our son has made great progress and had a lot of fun, and the group recitals are a great experience for young musicians.

Braden is a wonderful music teacher and has a great manner with kids. He engages them and keeps…read morethem progressing. He figured out that one of my boys would do better with piano than guitar and it was the right call! It really worked out that one was on guitar and one on piano and limited the competition :)

With not a lot of time or knowledge, I needed massive help in getting some songs together for a…read more short notice gig. As an "intermediate" guitar player I wasn't super confident with the guitar but only after a couple of hours- literally just a couple of hours Shawn got me to understand music in a way I never thought I would. He transformed music theory from BORING to WOW. Shawn is not just a guitar teacher but a coach in all areas of music. Now as a banjo player- he gives banjo lessons too, I still remember his advice on gigs, performing and of course music. He is extremely skilled( listen to his cd), kind and a wonderful teacher. He goes out of his way to make you feel comfortable, smart and motivated.

Shawn is great with business! I bought a great classical guitar from him which he brought all the…read moreway to my house and charged a very reasonable price! I highly recommend buying guitars from him! I am sure he must be a great teacher as well because he knows so much about guitars!

Jess makes learning easy. Making you feel comfortable with where your voice and how to grow from…read morethere. I'd highly recommend!

Jess is an insightful vocal coach and the first to "unlock' my voice. I've worked with teachers who…read morewere also quite capable, but what sets Jess apart is their unique philosophy which allowed me to tap into a truer, more natural vocal style that sounds amazing for the pop and rock bands I sing in, not just for musical theater. Truly remarkable hearing my voice blossom and take up space after decades of locking it up. Thank you for being the key.