I've learned music in two ways-first, from the street, and then from a university. I've discovered the pluses and minuses of both, taken the best from each experience and combined them in order to get the best results for the student.Music is the soul food of the civilization - a person gets something from music that they cannot get from anything else. Music and all art, is the highest form of communication on this planet; it is above logic, above mathematics, science, and above reason.
It is a matter of statistical record that students who study music and play a musical instrument scholastically do better than their non-musical peers. This is but one of the many benefits that a student receives as a result of music study - and there are many others that carry over into a person's life and enhances their enjoyment of life.
Served areas
- Essex, Union, Morris Counties
Highlights and features
- Extensive recoding/record production work in NYC, Chicago, LA. Session guitar, NYC/Chicago
- Performed in various Rock, Jazz, and Blues bands, as well as classical music ensembles, on countless
- Gigs throughout the US and Canada
Associations and certifications
- National Association of Schools of Music
- Billboard
- ASCAP
- NARAS
- AES
- SPARS
- American Federation of Musicians Local 47
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Guitar Instruction. Styles taught: All forms of Rock music, Jazz, Blues, Country, Electric and Acoustic Slide Guitar, Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar, Bluegrass, Classical Guitar. Music Theory, Music History/Musicology. Band/Ensemble rehearsal techniques, recording techniques/training. Instrument maintenance/setup. Amplifier maintenance/troubleshooting. Effects equipment/pedals analysis and performance techniques. Pedalboard design/construction/maintenance. Additional areas of study available by request.
I love many styles of music. My current student body ranges in age from 7 to 76! Musical expression is endless; music can be learned, practiced, and enjoyed at any age throughout one's lifetime. It is without limits and it is always there for you and me. I have been influenced by the great music and musicians from 8th Century A.D. to last week!
Rich is a talented musician with incredible enthusiasm, depth of knowledge and practical know-how. More importantly, Rich conveys his knowledge and experience to his students in interesting, fun and effective ways. I look forward to every lesson. Rich is a monster musician. A teaching style rooted in a unique combination of old school "pick and shovel" work that all the great ax-slingers endured to master their techniques, complimented by the formal studies learned as a degreed musician.Rich's approach really accelerates the learning curve, and his practice routine helps keep your chops sharp, even for full-time working stiffs like me.
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Reviews (9)
Kenneth Toumey
Jan 17, 2021
Robert S.
Apr 08, 2018
Ken T.
Feb 15, 2017
Rich is genuinely interested in ensuring that I become the guitarist I want to be. He is motivating, highly instructive, very interesting and a lot of fun as well. When I am practicing at home, I can hear his voice in my ear, encouraging me and pushing me. Getting connected with Rich as an instructor was a great way to ensure that I get all the joy out of the guitar that I had hope to....and then some!
Dave Dave
Apr 09, 2016
Were you ever lucky enough to have a GREAT teacher? Someone who is truly interested, and totally devoted to helping you, and learning just happens naturally while you're having fun? I feel lucky to have found Rich, as he's one of those one-in-a-million teachers. My playing has improved to the point where every time I do a gig, several strangers come up to me and tell me how much they love my playing. If you want to learn guitar, there's no better choice. You get so much, and what's even more amazing is he costs less than all of his competition.
Roderick Rodriguez
Feb 28, 2016
Rich is very patient and allows you to learn at your own pace. He has a good method of teaching and provides a lot of insight to everything related to music. If you want to take your guitar playing to a new level and get inspiration, Rich is the one to go to for guitar lessons. Not only is he a great teacher, he is a really talented musician.
Dawn Stancavish
Dec 12, 2015
Roderick R.
Jun 04, 2015
Rich is very patient and allows you to learn at your own pace. He has a good method of teaching and provides a lot of insight to everything related to music. If you want to take your guitar playing to a new level and get inspiration, Rich is the one to go to. Not only is he a great teacher, he is a really talented musician.
Dave S.
Before Rich Fusco, I was a self-taught guitar player and could fumble my way through a few songs. With his lessons, I've been able to experience astonishing successes like performing in a professional recording studio, on a ten-year residency on Bleecker Street/New York City, in New Orleans and even at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I credit my progress entirely to Rich and my willingness to work.
My guitar skills and enjoyment of music has improved immeasurably since taking lessons with him. He is a rare gem of a teacher. If you want to improve your playing, ears, knowledge, tone, and attitude, so you're in the top one percent of all guitarists, consider taking lessons with Rich Fusco.
My guitar skills and enjoyment of music has improved immeasurably since taking lessons with him. He is a rare gem of a teacher. If you want to improve your playing, ears, knowledge, tone, and attitude, so you're in the top one percent of all guitarists, consider taking lessons with Rich Fusco.
Marco M.