Proven step-by-step classes for all levels with NYC's most effective teachers-online or in-studio. New York City is the city where dreams meet gritty reality-and greatness blossoms. At NYC Guitar School, people from around the world connect to pursue their more musical life. You can, too! NYCGS is AMAZING! The culture of acceptance, encouragement and mutual respect starts at the top and runs all the way to the youngest students.Great teachers and super supportive of students. They have come up with many creative solutions for students during recent restrictions on in person activities and kept the community intact and engaged.
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In 2004, New York City Guitar School consisted of a single room in the Recording and Rehearsal Arts Building on West 30th Street in Manhattan. One door led to the offices of four other businesses. The other led to a shared bathroom. As my students and I moved our guitars aside to allow yet another person use the facilities, I did not imagine that sixteen years later New York City Guitar School would have over fifty teachers and thirty studios in five school locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens, or that our community would grow to include thousands of busy New Yorkers learning to play guitar or perform in bands, and thousands of students around the world who would learn through our many books, videos, and live-online lessons and classes.
Our step-by-step curriculum is based around our best-selling Guitar For Absolute Beginners book. You're supported with clear video warm-ups and practice guides, and most importantly with small group live-online classes with expert teachers. Thousands of complete beginners learned to play with us, and you can, too.
Thousands of busy New Yorkers have learned to play guitar in our revolutionary Guitar for Absolute Beginners class. Check out our Queens location! Have questions? We'd love to hear from you! We're located at 32-18 Broadway Astoria. FREE / All ages. Enjoy great music outside as part of Vanderbilt Open Streets NOTE: People rsvp in multiple places!
Over 15,000 busy New Yorkers have learned to play with NYC Guitar School teachers, and have given our school hundreds of 5-star ratings on Yelp, Google and Amazon. I have been taking lessons with Nick for over a year now. My weekly lesson has become the highlight of my week. The school is great and Nick is an awesome teacher.
Reviews (13)
Tanya Chauhan
Jul 23, 2020
NYCGS is AMAZING! The culture of acceptance, encouragement and mutual respect starts at the top and runs all the way to the youngest students. Great teachers and super supportive of students. They have come up with many creative solutions for students during recent restrictions on in person activities and kept the community intact and engaged. Thank you!
Dominick Papandrea
Jun 15, 2020
I've been going to NYC Guitar School East for a little over a year. I had been playing guitar for about 20 years but needed to break through a ceiling I reached with my playing, and I did big time. Classes have been opening up things for me in a big way. I have private lessons every week with Eric and he's not only a great teacher but exactly what I was looking for.
I've been learning things I never knew I could or would learn. Also, I've attended the social showcase events and they're a ton of fun and a great way to see and meet other musicians. Overall, it's a really supportive environment and well worth the cost. Highly recommend this school.
I've been learning things I never knew I could or would learn. Also, I've attended the social showcase events and they're a ton of fun and a great way to see and meet other musicians. Overall, it's a really supportive environment and well worth the cost. Highly recommend this school.
Gregory Cozzolino
Jun 12, 2020
I have been taking guitar lessons for more than 4 years with NYC Guitar School EAST. The experience has been excellent. Scheduling is easy and they always try to accommodate you with the best schedule for your needs. The staff is very friendly, responsive, and truly care about the students. My current teacher Sam is always positive and patient. He encourages you when you feel like you hit a roadblock in your playing and has an effective approach to developing your skills. Sam also makes sure classes are enjoyable and inspiring.
From sharing his professional experiences in music to finding the right songs to teach, Sam always keeps you engaged and learning. I have noticed huge progress in my playing and thanks to NYC Guitar School EAST, I am taking the next steps in advancing my guitar skills.
From sharing his professional experiences in music to finding the right songs to teach, Sam always keeps you engaged and learning. I have noticed huge progress in my playing and thanks to NYC Guitar School EAST, I am taking the next steps in advancing my guitar skills.
Andreas Tsatsas
Mar 19, 2020
Monique Navarro
Feb 19, 2020
I love NYC Guitar School East! My son and my husband are having lessons with Eddy. Both are super enthusiastic about their lessons. Eddy is at the same time patient and encouraging while maintaining a structured lesson and ensuring practice! My son likes it so much, he joined the Rock Band lessons with Subrina - the Rock Star! The recitals are at the end of the semester - super mellow atmosphere for the kids. The school also has the amazing support of Madeline! She is always knowledgeable, eager and helpful with any guitar questions.
V. L.
Feb 12, 2020
My child has been taking guitar lessons for more than a year now with James at the NYC Guitar School. James has always maintained a very positive and encouraging outlook, and constantly looks to find ways to keep my child interested in and excited about playing guitar. He works with my child to identify musical pieces that he is interested in learning and playing, and has also helped to introduce and broaden my child's experience and knowledge of other genres of music.
I also think the NYC Guitar School is well run and managed. Madeleine and the rest of the staff are welcoming and friendly and always very responsive if anything comes up. I think that the staff really care about the students learning to play the guitar, and that is one of things that I have found that separates NYC Guitar School from the others.
I also think the NYC Guitar School is well run and managed. Madeleine and the rest of the staff are welcoming and friendly and always very responsive if anything comes up. I think that the staff really care about the students learning to play the guitar, and that is one of things that I have found that separates NYC Guitar School from the others.
Eletra Johansen
Feb 11, 2020
This is the most amazing place to begin or continue on a musical journey. Every one from the teachers, to the managers, to the desk assistants is vested in helping each student progress and achieve musical greatness! Seriously, I've improved so much and am now venturing into performing at neighborhood open mics. I've been taking the guitar ensemble class with Kyle for a couple of years and it is the best.
I look forward to our student showcases and performing with my class band. I started my journey later in life but it's the best decision I ever made. The Brooklyn Guitar School has helped me achieve a dream. Music is now a big part of my life and it's thanks to the Brooklyn Guitar School!
I look forward to our student showcases and performing with my class band. I started my journey later in life but it's the best decision I ever made. The Brooklyn Guitar School has helped me achieve a dream. Music is now a big part of my life and it's thanks to the Brooklyn Guitar School!
Andrea Lendaris
Jan 20, 2020
This place is truly amazing. My two boys are learning to play guitar in a non-competitive, relaxed environment, while diving into great rock music! Both of them are students of James. He is a warm teacher who really gets kids and how they learn. Complex tasks are broken down so that they can build up to playing at the semester showcase with him. One of my boys started as young as 5 years old, which James was a pro at handling. I love how this group enriches the kids with music, and motivates them to take on challenges. My boys are going on four years of playing guitar here - rock on!
Jennifer Chernaik
Nov 27, 2019
My daughter has been taking classes at NYC Guitar School for over 3 years. In that time she's really developed a love for guitar playing. She started out taking group lessons and now takes private lessons with Greg. She loves working with him to hone her rock n roll skills. She also takes lessons with James when she needs some extra practice for her middle school Jazz Band. It's such a warm and welcoming community!
Christina Kwon
Aug 27, 2019
James Wengrow and Alec Goldfarb are both fantastic guitar teachers! James has been my son's teacher for the past two years. After watching him have all the fun, I decided I wanted to learn to play guitar too! So Alec has been my teacher for the past year. Our teachers are both incredible and inspiring musicians. My son and I truly look forward to our Saturday time at NYC Guitar School East. Learning to play guitar has been a great way to spend time with my son and bond. If you have ever wanted to play, this is the place to learn!
Rachel Lee
Aug 13, 2019
NYC Guitar School is a warm, welcoming community of highly effective and friendly teachers. Particularly outstanding is Suke Cerulo, for the Lead Guitar series, the Blues Guitar classes, and the new and fantastic Fundamentals of Music series. No matter how long you've been playing, the Fundamentals series will increase your confidence and ability to think and play music independently, rather than rely on apps or books. Classes at NYCGS are an investment in your current and future happiness!
Joseph O'Donnell
Dec 09, 2018
Allison Dethmers
May 23, 2018
This NYC Guitar school location is awesome! The space is colorful, inviting and the people are extremely friendly and helpful. I highly recommend taking lessons here. I've had my guitar for over a year now and finally took the plunge to take lessons this summer and I've gotten exponentially better since taking group classes. The group class environment is encouraging and more inviting for a beginner class. Definitely would recommend to anyone who has trouble practicing on their own and wants to learn the fundamentals of playing guitar.
