Private Lessons & Coaches in Plainfield, NJ

Unlocking musical potential is my passion. As a touring artist with 13 years of teaching experience, I offer personalized guitar lessons tailored to your skill level and goals. Let's embark on a fulfilling musical journey together!

"Even though we only had one lesson, it was clear that this student is already an experienced and skilled player. We focused on exploring different approaches to playing over jazz standards, and he picked up the ideas right away. He was engaged, open-minded, and brought a strong musical foundation to the session. I have no doubt he’ll keep developing his voice in jazz.

I started out in 1986 by playing in high school and learning theory and jamming in a jazz improvisation class. Then I moved on to playing in various bands over the years playing metal, punk, and even blues. In 2016, I enrolled at NJCU and stared taking classical guitar lessons as well as taking music education courses as I graduated in 2020 with a degree in Music

My journey as a recording artist ignited a passion for guitar that I've been sharing with students for 30 years. I believe everyone has a melody within them waiting to be played. Let's discover yours together. I teach students from beginners to advanced and aspiring professional musicians, singers songwriters. Each program is tailored to the individual involving all styles of music as per your preference. theory and reading notated music is taught and required. I am a master guitar, teacher, of Piano, producer for recordings published author of guitar instruction books I will travel within Manhattan east and west from the 30s to the 80s for my clients to their homes to give Lessons or my midtown studio for music For Guitar, piano, voice and recording In New York City

With over 35 years immersed in the world of piano, from professional performance to dedicated instruction, I cultivate a personalized learning experience. My approach balances rigorous technique with joyful exploration, helping students of all levels unlock their musical potential. Let's embark on a harmonious journey together.

Ryan Walters is a yoga instructor, performing artist and curator from Miami, Florida with a specialized focus in audio/visual arts and movement practices. For 10 years spent living in New York City, dedication as a student of variegated disciplines came to materialize as he began instructing and performing at institutions and events such as Dubspot, Ridgewood Yoga Studio and Ultra Music Festival. Shifting focus between performing arts and healing modalities, employing skills as an instructor of yoga styles including pre-natal and postpartum, endeavoring to curate an international label as well as record, produce, ghost-write and engineer for a myriad of artists, Ryan has advanced with a well-rounded perspective and teaching ability.

"Since taking classes with Ryan, I have gone from being completely unable to lift my arm without having severe debilitating pain, to entirely regaining my mobility and no longer needing to go to physical therapy. I highly recommend Ryan as an instructor and guide for various healing modalities.

As a dedicated violin instructor, I foster a supportive environment for musical growth. While the duration of my teaching career is unspecified, my focus is on cultivating a deep appreciation and skill in violin playing for students of all levels.

I'm a classically trained pianist passionate about fostering musicality in students of all ages and levels. With 30 years of experience, including performing at the concert level, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a love of music to every lesson. Let's unlock your musical potential together!

"For those of you who don't know Mariam well, I want to say some things seriously. She is truly, truly an artist. [A] concert pianist for many years [...] she is also an extremely dedicated teacher. With our son, she went way above and beyond to take him several levels higher. His piano playing throughout his life will be better because of her.

Beside My sucessful international singing career,I always worked with Young,talrnted singers.From 2019,I officially begann work,as invited Teacher in Tbilisi State Conservatory.During My 6 year work,I I grew up Internationally sucessful singers,one of them,Mezzosoprano Elmina Hasan won Placido Domingo‘s prestigious conpetition „OPERALIA“. She won simultaneously in three category: 2 nd Place,Zarzuela prize,Audience prize Rolex watch. On 2022,I founded an International Festival and vocal competition „Batumian Rhapsody“ in beautiful black sea City batumi.

Mal is New York State Certified Music Educator with nearly five years of teaching experience in vocal and general music education. He holds an Associates, Bachelors, and Masters degree in Music Education and currently teaches K-5 music in New York City, where he directs, choir, drum, and violin. His teaching emphasises vocal technique, musical expression, and culturally responsive repertoire. He also works with students in vocal coaching and performance development.