Guitar Lessons
Daniel Keene has offered private instruction on the guitar to students in New York and across Long Island since 2003. He currently offers guitar lessons in the comfort of the students home in Queens and Nassau County.
- Lessons are offered in the comfort of the student’s home.
- Lessons in Classical, Acoustic, or Electric Guitar Technique
- All Ages & Levels
- Reasonable Rates
- Warm, Fun, and Friendly Environment
- NYSSMA Preparation
- Audition Preparation
- Learn music of the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, & Modern periods.
- Learn Songs & Pieces, Reading Music, Proper Technique, Chords & Harmony, Scales, Music Theory, Rhythm, Right & Left-Hand Exercises, Improvisation, Soloing, Interpretation, and more!
- Unlimited support via email or telephone
- 30 min, 45 min, and 60 min sessions
- References available upon request
Policy – Please Read
All Students Must Have the Following:
- Metronome
- Music Stand
- Foot Stool
- Manuscript Paper
Method Books for Classical Guitar Students
- Classic Guitar Technique Volume 1 by Aaron Shearer
Classical Guitar Studies
- Scale Pattern Studies for Guitar, Supplement 3: Classic Guitar Technique by Aaron Shearer
- 120 Studies for Right Hand Development by Mauro Giuliani (Schott)
- 24 Preludes, Op. 114 by Ferninando Carulli
- 25 Melodious Studies, Op. 60 by Matteo Carcassi (Rey de la Torre)
- Twenty Studies for the Guitar by Fernando Sor (Segovia)
Classical Guitar Repertoire
Please see Repertoire page
Method Books for Acoustic or Electric Guitar Students
- A Modern Method for Guitar: Volume 1 by William Leavitt (Berklee Press)
- recommended for students who already have a basic knowledge of music through guitar or another instrument.
- Mel Bay Basic Guitar Method / Alfred’s Basic Guitar Method
- for students playing music for the first time (Age 9 and up).
- Guitar for the Small Fry
- for the younger student (Age 8 and under).