Whether you’re picking up the guitar for the first time or looking to refine your style, I’ll help you build technique, musicality, and confidence. Drawing from years of performing with world-class artists, teaching in schools, and guiding private students, I tailor each lesson to your goals—keeping the process engaging and inspiring. While guitar is our main focus, I also offer voice coaching for students who want to sing and play with greater ease.
Subjects Covered:
Guitar fundamentals: chords, rhythm, picking, and fretboard knowledge
Improvisation, soloing, and ear training
Songwriting, arranging, and repertoire building
Chord-melody, solo guitar, and comping
Optional vocal technique for guitarists who want to sing
I bring real-world experience straight into the lesson room—having toured internationally and played countless local gigs ranging from original bands to high end private events. These experiences shape my teaching.
Testimonials
“Julian is a fantastic teacher; patient, caring and knowledgeable. Not to mention he’s a tremendous guitar player. I had never played guitar prior and now I’m laying down riffs on top of my productions, achieving my initial goal. He’s flexible and responsible and overall just a good guy, so you can’t go wrong here.” - Chris S.
"Julian is amazing! I am a musical theatre performer, and started out as a beginner guitar player. After two months of private lessons, I am able to play and sing through my favorite songs! Very helpful and also a really great guy!" - Michael S.
“I have been getting lessons from Julian for about five months and he has really helped me lift my playing and understanding of blues guitar to a higher level. He did a good job evaluating my playing and providing me with customized instructions and tutorials suited to my level and skills. He is also adept at providing some theory without being confusing, and integrates it in a practical way. I would recommend him without any reservations.” - Charles S.
"I have been taking guitar lessons with Julian for a few months now. When I started with Julian, I had never even picked up a guitar before and now I'm playing full songs. Julian is a fantastic teacher: he is patient, diligent and understands my method of learning. He makes my lessons fun because he knows all the music that I love and that is what I am learning (Metallica!!) I highly recommend Julian for guitar enthusiasts of all levels!" - Fabrizio B.
"Julian did an excellent job working with my students. His musicality, communication skills and patience make him a great choice for any teaching situation." - Aaron B. - Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts
"It was a great experience. In my first class we got straight to the point and started our lesson straight away. Julian knew exactly what he was doing and it was a very fun experience. I would recommend anyone to him. An overall great experience." - Gustavo V.
"I'm an intermediate-level guitar player who has worked with Julian for the past several months. He is a knowledgeable and extremely flexible teacher eager to focus on your individual musical interests, in my case ranging from jazz to blues to rock. He makes seemingly complex topics -- like music theory -- simple and fun. Best of all, he's a pleasure to be around and play with." - Steven P.
"My son wanted to quit guitar lessons because of the school he was studying. I found Julian on Craig's List and could not be happier. He is personable, very friendly and, above all PATIENT with his students. My son loves practicing again!" - Allan P.
"I've been playing guitar for over 20 years (in both professional and amateur settings,) but never truly bothered to learn the theory behind the fretboard. In just a few short lessons, Julian has dramatically expanded my understanding of the guitar. He makes learning complex concepts easy, is a patient explainer, and has helped me see the big picture. My playing (and creative thinking) has improved immensely. I would highly recommend Julian for both new and experienced players alike." - Ben J.
"I was visiting New York City from Bangladesh and took guitar lessons from Julian twice a week for a month. It was really cool taking lessons from him and I had a great time, he was very helpful." - Ahnaf R.