I am a seasoned educator specializing in guitar, piano, and banjo instruction. I greatly enjoy supporting students of all ages as they take their musicianship to the next level, while having fun playing the music they love best. I work with each student to develop a personalized study plan based on their preferred musical style and goals. My open approach as an educator and robust skill set as a performer and composer allow me to make a genuine and meaningful connection with my students. Over 12 years of experience I have taught thousands of lessons. I continue to enjoy every moment.
Student Testimonials:
“Ira provides lessons perfectly tailored to support you wherever you are in your guitar journey. He has an incredible ability to connect with his students and transfer his deep knowledge of music and the guitar while still emphasizing the most important aspect of playing – having fun!" Thomas
"Ira is a wonderful teacher and human--so gentle and patient, and deeply thoughtful about his students' interests and needs. I loved that he would help me understand the whys and hows behind the music. I came as a complete beginner and he has a remarkable ability to make even the most basic techniques like scales and simple melodies come alive with tidbits of music theory and music history. He is a joy to work with and learn from." Julia
"Ira is an amazing, very talented guitar teacher with a very warm soul who picks you up at the level you are at. He tailored guitar lessons to my interests, creatively connecting desired techniques with engaging songs. Ira always arrived prepared for lessons with a great professionalism and dedication. His impressive ability to quickly learn and teach new songs on the spot made lessons dynamic and exciting." Mareike
"Ira is a very gifted teacher who helps to make learning fun and collaborative for kids. My son looked forward to their sessions each week, and was very self motivated to practice between lessons. Playing music is a true source of joy in his life now and we attribute that to the wonderful start he got under Ira’s guidance." Sharon
"Ira is a dedicated teacher who cares greatly about his students. He was always open to teaching any song I wanted to learn, and made sure I was enjoying what we were playing, while teaching me fundamental clawhammer banjo technique that has made learning traditional songs much easier and more accessible. I couldn't recommend him more highly as a music teacher!" Hannah