Guitar, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele
Overview
Our guitar instructors teach rock, blues, metal, country and classical styles on both electric and acoustic guitars. Beginners work on chords, simple songs and melodies, sight reading and theory. Each lesson will challenge you with a new technique or music theory, and ends with something fun – such as your favorite riff or song. We employ a variety of guitar method books based on student needs and preferences, and encourage students to bring smartphones or CDs to their lessons to learn their favorite tunes.
What’s the #1 reason to study guitar, bass, banjo or ukulele at the Do-Re-Mi?
Our instructors are warm and friendly, and get to know each student and parent on a personal level. We work with you to craft a lesson plan that fits your individual needs and the student's favorite type of music. Whether you're playing in local bands, a seven or seventy year old taking their first lesson, or a fifty year old returning to the guitar after many years, we’ll set goals to achieve your musical aspirations.
What ages do you teach?
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o start lessons on guitar, bass and banjo we suggest not younger than 7-8 years. Younger children can start ukulele. Teens and adults of all ages are welcome to start. There is no age limit for intermediate and advanced students.
How qualified are your guitar instructors?
Our guitar and music instructors have received their education from prestigious institutions such as New York University, the Berklee College of Music, and Royal Academy of Music (London, UK). The have toured the US and around the globe, professionally recorded and are still taking the gigs locally and in NYC, and bring over 25 years of professional performance and teaching experience to your lessons.
What will I learn from guitar lessons at the Do-Re-Mi?
Beginner guitar students can expect to work on chords, simple songs and melodies, sight reading and theory. Our instructors balance musicianship and fun by making sure that each lesson presents a new technical challenges or theory concept, and ends with something fun, such as your favorite riff or song. We use a variety of guitar method books, and encourage students to bring their smartphone or CDs to their lesson to learn their favorite tunes.
What is the schedule?
Lessons are available Mon-Thu, and scheduled once a week. There is monthly discount for twice-a-week lessons.
Do I need to purchase a guitar to learn the instrument?
For your convenience, students can use one of ours at their first lesson. But to practice at home, you will need a guitar. You can discuss what kind of instrument you need at your first lesson or at your free “meet-and-greet” session.
It’s easy to take the next step: call 973-758-1500 to reserve your lesson time as space is limited, or set up a free meet-and-greet session with a prospective teacher. You can also email info@doremi-nj.com or fill out the form below.
Location
Do-Re-Mi School of Music & the Arts
93A South Livingston Avenue, 2nd Floor
Livingston, NJ 07039
973-758-1500