In the fall of 1999, I began my journey as a general music teacher in a few different Catholic schools, mainly in the city of Boston. The principal of my first Catholic school, Sister Katherine, was delighted to hire me as long as I was comfortable being a nice Jewish.

If you’re like me, an over-scheduled New Englander, then you may be wondering how you’ll ever have the time to learn to play the guitar. No problem.  I have a simple, manageable practice regimen that works even for us crazy busy people.  I like to call it, Scale, Song, DONE!! 

Electronic tuners are awesome in many situations but I think it’s a good idea to also practice tuning by ear.  What you’re doing is taking your ears to the “tuning gym” and “toning” your listening muscles.  Like anything else, the more you do it the easier it gets.  

For the last couple of months I’ve been studying guitar with my Passim School of Music colleague, Avi Salloway. He’s helping me realize a long-time dream...

So here’s the thing: if you come to one of my classes at The Passim School of Music, the worst thing that will happen is that your playing will sound like...

I actually do give a crap about football, especially when the Patriots are playing. I can’t watch a whole game, though when I care who’s going to win, it’s too stressful.