He is a talented musician and an incredible teacher who does a great teaching us technique and theory in a laid back, patient manner. It's been great getting to know everyone at the school-- they are so supportive and helpful, it feels like family. Teachers and fellow students are very positive and supportive so you are not afraid to get out there. Comfortable environment where everyone, young and old, experienced and novice, is welcomed and valued. I came to learn one instrument, and, after about a year, realized I was more interested in a different instrument. So far I can play Redemption Song, Wish You Were Here, Proud Mary, San Tropez, and Summertime among others. I have been a student of the NYC Guitar School for quite some time, about 5 years. The fit was so right for me. Despite the fear that comes when performing. My weekly lesson has become the highlight of my week. My son takes a private lesson while I take a group class. Taking group lessons also allows you to interact with other noobies, support each other and learn together. I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this school. The Suzuki camp offered each year is always a highlight of summer vacation and consistently scores two thumbs up! The school is great and Nick is an awesome teacher. The staff is uniformly cool and helpful-they can't do enough for you from suggestions about buying an instrument to helping replace a busted E string. Our son Austin has grown to love his Suzuki guitar lessons with the ever-patient, encouraging, and amazing Rob. Taking classes at BGS has actually gotten me through some tough times. REAL ROCK REAL ROCK AND ROLL. Unless, of course, you like Greensleeves. Look no further: this is the guitar school you seek. If need be, I will continue in these lessons online until such time as we are released from our current situation. The place is right, the people are right, and the price is right. I've been taking Kyle's ensemble class for over a year and it's the highlight of my week. BGS teaches a series of incremental skill- and song-based beginners classes that allow you to quickly learn chords, strums and technique, play cool songs right away, and have nearly illegal amounts of fun while you are doing so. I am thrilled to be able to continue forward on my musical journey and the NYC Guitar School are the best guides I could ever ask for. I hope that we will be able to come together soon, in the meantime, this is a wonderful alternative. Thank you to Ivan, Kyle and everyone for creating such a special place to learn music!{/INSERTKEYS}{/PARAGRAPH} He can teach any song or style, breaking it down into easy to learn bits. We played the songs again in Union Square Park this past June. Don't be afraid of online classes. Koby taught my Absolute Beginners classes and I have been with Michelangelo ever since. They are both accomplished professional musicians; and experienced, enthusiastic and patient teachers who make sure you get it right while you're having a great time. I can't imagine learning anywhere else. The school also sponsors open house sessions, sing-alongs and vocal classes, and group performances. We also performed in a special 'birthday showcase' last summer because our birthdays are close together. We look forward to many more years at the school. This past performance at the Way Station in Brooklyn moved me to write a second one. The entire staff is awesome, and my teacher Michelangelo is excellent: patient, passionate, and personable. My teacher was not only capable of teaching multiple instruments, but offered me wisdom and advice when I decided to pick up a new instrument brands, pricing, what's the best tuner, gig bag, etc. Never would believe I would play on stage with fellow performers. They sponsored an ACLU fundraiser by teaching "Songs of Peace and Freedom" This Land Is Your Land, For What Its Worth, Redemption Song, City of Immigrants, If I Had A Hammer. I highly recommend Nick and The New York City Guitar School. Try it, I am sure you will agree! It's the best money I have ever spent! I've been taking classes at BGS for 3 years and have gone from only being able to play a couple of chords to feeling confident enough to perform at open mics. Brooklyn Guitar School gave me that opportunity. I had taken guitar lessons back in the Bronze Age when I was a kid, and I love music of all kinds OK, maybe not too much disco or Dixieland at any one sitting, but otherwise, let 'er rip. Both of my classes are group classes and the transition to online group classes was seamless. The children in his weekly group class have bonded into an endearing group of young musicians. Safe and also real. So if you are looking to grow musically, I highly recommend checking them out. I played guitar in my teens but could never get past basic open chords. It has definitely made his life fuller and has filled our lives with beautiful music! They are amazing musicians and leaders. Private lessons are great, and in Performance classes students play with other students. Thank you, thank you, thank you to Dan Emery and all the members of the NYC Guitar School who are doing everything possible to help us to keep making music together. And then, there's the website: a cornucopia of resources, videos, charts, and good old motivation. Best Guitar School Ever! {PARAGRAPH}{INSERTKEYS}Satisfaction Guaranteed Attend or make up all ten sessions of the course, and if you're not satisfied we'll refund your tuition in full! I may feel like I've gone down the rabbit hole, but being able to continue my guitar lessons is providing a little bit of stability at this time. Cannot recommend enough. While I was skeptical, at first, I have been amazed at the experience. Everyone works to create a safe place to grow and express your abilities despite doubts that players always have about themselves. He teaches me how to correct mistakes and drill down more challenging parts and has the answers to any music related questions that I have. So I am over a year into my studies, a proud graduate of their "Beginner" classes; and it's just great to be able to fell like I can actually "make music" every so often. The school has a wonderful funky, laid-back vibe; and is welcoming to old and young students alike. Recently, my classes have been moved online. The instructors are accomplished professionals in their own right, and all know how to teach different types of styles to different types of players. Service oriented Free resources, tools, and anything else you need to get there. His curriculum always offers choices about what to play next, and it's music you actually know and like: no Greensleeves here. I am currently taking Guitar Ensemble at the Brooklyn school and Absolute Beginners for Bass at the Midtown school. And if you are part of the Brooklyn Guitar School, you are also a part of a citywide Guitar School, with opportunities in Manhattan and Queens as well as Brooklyn. He's also just a really wonderful person! This allows players to come together in a "band' and perform both at the music center and at a local establishments and there is nothing like the real thing to build confidence and musicianship. They are just as amazing as the classes at the school. I always knew I had it to look forward to no matter what. I can't say enough positive things about Brooklyn Guitar School—highly recommend. Three years ago I started lessons at Brooklyn Guitar School.