Award-Winning Guitar Tutors serving Long Island, NY

...in Family Counseling in New York, After working in standardized test preparation design for several years, I earned my PhD in Psychology and World Religion in San Diego, California. I tutor most subjects in psychology and sociology; specializing in essay and thesis editing. I love to tutor literature, writing, religion, culture, anything in the arts or humanities. I work well with students in the medical field and can tutor for qualifying exams IELTS, GRE Psychology,...

...have a doctorate from Yale University and am an active musician, teacher, and writer. My professional experience includes: private tuition, tutoring, schoolteaching, and university lectures. I believe teaching can be both creative and effective, which I achieve by applying personally tailored lessons, varied approaches, and professional methods. My teaching aims to meet the individual needs of each student through carefully structured lessons that establish strong foundations and encourages a dialogue of mutual engagement and continued...

...honored to be teaching music with Varsity Tutors. My background: I was born in Brooklyn and started playing guitar and piano from a very early age. Now I am a composer, performer with a B.A. in music from CUNY Hunter College. While there I studied the electric guitar, as well as jazz and classical history and theory, piano performance, music composition, orchestration, and vocal performance. I've mentored student bands and taught electric guitar and bass...

...day confidence. Outside of teaching, I'm passionate about the guitar and the role of music in our lives. I've been playing, teaching, and studying the instrument for many years and can think of no better way to end a day than with a jam session or a show. We use the verb "play" when speaking of making music, but I've learned through the years just how much work it is to continually advance and express...

...than 25 years and have been teaching guitar and bass since 2008. I have taught beginner through advanced students of ages ranging from 7 years old through 75 years old. I enjoy teaching all that I have learned in my life as a musician and find teaching kids especially rewarding. They are the future! I currently perform jazz and gypsy jazz as well as blues/funk and rock. I am proficient in teaching theory and composition...

...inherent capacity for greatness. My main role as a tutor is not to impose rigidly, one size fits all standards or methods onto the student. My role instead is to help each individual student tap into their own unique greatness to hopefully ignite in each one of them the joy of being lifelong learners. I don't consider this just a job. I consider it a privilege to play a small part in helping to mold...

...a BA at New York University on a full scholarship. I specialize in test prep, writing help, and middle/high school mathematics. I believe it is crucial to approach learning through the lens of familiar subjects, rather than diving into something new without any relation to it; the mind is only able to absorb new information on basis of past experience. In the same way, I approach my students not as an authority figure, but rather...

I graduated from Tufts University, where I studied History and Economics. I love to learn languages, travel, and help others. I have a straightforward and concise teaching style.

...that love is what I do. At 9, I discovered the joy of writing my inner thoughts on paper. I attribute my aha moment to my fifth grade teacher, Mrs. Whitehill, who recognized something in me that I hadn't figured a way to express, yet. She had read My Brother Sam is Dead, by James Lincoln and Christopher Collier aloud, and asked us to write a reaction to the novel. Something in me ignited that...

Hi! My name is Richie. I am passionate about math and coding and would like to share my passion with others. I have tutored students in the past and would like to continue doing so here. My main objective is for everyone and anyone who partakes in my classes to come out of it learning something new.

...received my Bachelor of Arts in English with an emphasis on Creative Writing. I was also accepted to study Modernist Literature at King's College London, and will be beginning King's College Londons Modern Literature and Culture MA program next year. During my time interning at Poets House in Manhattan, I gained valuable teaching experience helping visiting students both to read and write poetry. Currently, I am working as a music blogger for Envert Entertainment, and...

...happiness and independence of an individual. Even more so, I believe that sharing the wealth of knowledge is a great human priority, which then manifests as exponential growth within communities. My passion for education became evident when I was given the opportunity to be a Teaching Assistant for my Anatomy and Physiology course in my undergraduate studies. This was when I received a true taste for the satisfaction obtained by empowering others through education. Currently,...

I am a third-year undergraduate student studying Information Science. I have a passion for teaching and learning and I want to use that passion to help others achieve their goals.

...inspirational teachers that I had growing up. I have loved teaching all age groups, from children ages 3-18. While I undoubtedly have a love for the classroom, some of the most rewarding teaching moments have come from tutoring. I believe in creative learning methods balanced with conventional strategies for learning. Sessions are often student-centered, in the sense that the student shapes his or her learning based on their interests. I hold my students as well as...

...and urban adaptation to climate change. I've always had a passion for teaching, and currently teach pre-college math with Columbia University's Community Impact program, for non-traditional adult learners. Before coming to New York I apprenticed in the Ohio Public Schools, and worked in outdoor education. I'm driven by the spark of realization I get to see on my students' faces when a new concept snaps into place, and I'm excited about demystifying math and highlighting...

...with a Bachelor's in Music and Technology. My main focuses are music production, sound recording, guitar, music theory, and the intersection of creative art and technical work. Since taking my very first guitar lessons in the form of a high school elective as a freshman, I have been teaching guitar through a variety of lenses such as theory, physical techniques, proper handling of the instrument, and more. I love to commit myself to education through...

...with a minor in sustainability studies. Outside of school, I perform research at RPI. As part of my research, I perform experiments with vegetable dyes native to Ghana to discover an alternative to synthetic dyes causing water pollution. I am also an active member of Chemistry Society in which I network, organize and volunteer at club events, and perform chemistry demonstrations and presentations as outreach to encourage younger students to become more involved in STEM. I...

...student at Fordham Law School. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English Literature with a focus on Critical Theory and Cultural Semiotics. As such, I've always tried to travel *within* each Standardized Test, parsing out an underlying structure, and then using this framework to "crack the code." Whenever I've worked with students in this manner, we've always had a total blast-- it's like a puzzle in a challenging video game, a newly-discovered leitmotif, or...

...Doesn't matter your age or skill level, whatever your dreams are in music, I will help you accomplish them. I graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh with a degree in Communications focusing on Audio and Radio production. There I was a member of the Plattsburgh State Jazz Band, the first chair of the Guitar Ensemble, and guitarist for The Empire Rooks. I play a variety of genres and styles and i'm hoping my passion and enthusiasm for...

...I tutored a variety of different ages, covering numerous topics. I am currently a rising senior in college, majoring in Environmental Science and English. I run cross country and track at school. I am also an avid reader, basketball player/fan, and musician. I am familiar with the impact a great tutor can have on an individual's learning, and I am confident I can approach sessions with the necessary enthusiasm, dedication, and passion to create a...