Learn Guitar with Misha
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💰$63 weekly lessons
Unlocking musical potential is my passion. As a touring artist with 13 years of teaching experience, I offer personalized guitar lessons tailored to your skill level and goals. Let's embark on a fulfilling musical journey together!
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Teaches: Not specified
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Queens, New York
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Happy Student Score: Not available
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Years Playing: 13 years
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Given: 5 lessons
Accomplishments
➕Master's Degree
➕Travels to you
🏅Touring Artist
Certifications & Badges
📝Master's Degree
Reviews
Total reviews5
Average rating
4.60
Dan
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 39
We worked over technical issues and learned “Playing God”
Ihor Smaltsev
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 20
It was a real pleasure teaching this student. He showed a strong interest in the material and always came to lessons with a positive attitude. He picked things up quickly and asked thoughtful questions, which made our lessons productive and enjoyable. You can tell he genuinely enjoys what he’s doing, and that passion made him easy to teach and a joy to work with. I’m confident he’ll continue to grow and succeed in whatever he pursues.
Alexa
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 10
The student started playing simple songs and learned basic harmony progression.
Tara’s Kushniruk
Level: Expert•Lessons taken: 1
Even though we only had one lesson, it was clear that this student is already an experienced and skilled player. We focused on exploring different approaches to playing over jazz standards, and he picked up the ideas right away. He was engaged, open-minded, and brought a strong musical foundation to the session. I have no doubt he’ll keep developing his voice in jazz.
Hoegh John
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 2
Student wasn’t practicing at all. It was hard to keep interest and connection but pretty talented with natural understanding of guitar neck
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:10 locations available
Aaron Copland School of Music
65-30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NY 11367, USA
486.5 miles awayOutdoors
Bryant Park
476 5th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
478.1 miles awayOutdoors
Arnhold Hall at The New School
55 W 13th St, New York, NY 10011, United States
477.2 miles awayIndoors
UES/Manhattan
UES, Manhattan, New York, NY, USA
479.4 miles awayOutdoors
Madison Square Park
11 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010, USA
477.7 miles awayOutdoors
Red Rooster
Red Rooster Harlem, Lenox Avenue, New York, NY, USA
480.7 miles awayIndoors
Apollo Theater
Apollo Theater, West 125th Street, New York, NY, USA
479.9 miles awayIndoors
Balance Arts Center
151 W 30th St 3rd floor, New York, NY 10001, USA
477.5 miles awayOutdoors
Carl Schurz Park
East 86th St & East End Ave, New York, NY, USA
480.1 miles awayOutdoors
NYU
44 West 4th Street, New York, NY 10012, USA
477.2 miles awayOutdoors
Want a lesson at your home or a different location? We can help.
Availability
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.sundays
8 AM - 8 PM
mondays
8 AM - 8 PM
tuesdays
8 AM - 8 PM
wednesdays
8 AM - 8 PM
thursdays
8 AM - 8 PM
fridays
8 AM - 8 PM
saturdays
8 AM - 8 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonGetting to know the student and figuring out style and music they love and
Lesson 11+The student will be able to perform 3-4 tunes or songs, depending on its complexity. Potentially work on increasing performance skills and develop repertoire.
Lesson 4-10Strong development, we going to work on different techniques like finger style, picking technique, tapping etc.
Lesson 2-3Start building repertoire that student will work through during next classes
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonIn the first lesson, I’d have them play a jazz standard of their choice solo or in duo with me to assess their feel, time, and vocabulary. Then we’d pick one tune to dig into deeply—harmonically and melodically—to start building a personalized sound and refine how they tell a story through improvisation.
Lesson 11+After the 11th lesson, we’d dive into more personal expression—encouraging students to compose their own heads, reharmonize standards, and create solo guitar arrangements. We’d also start recording them regularly, analyzing their sound, time, and dynamics to refine their artistic identity and prepare them for real-world performance situations.
Lesson 4-10From the 4th to the 10th lesson, we’d focus on developing phrasing, time feel, and voice. They’d work on chord melody arrangements, trading solos, and learning solos by ear from horn players. We’d also explore harmonic substitutions, modal playing, and composing short solos or intros to deepen their personal voice and storytelling.
Lesson 2-3Lesson 2:
We’d focus on voice leading through ii–V–I progressions using 3- and 4-note shell voicings, then apply them to a tune like “There Will Never Be Another You.” I’d have them comp behind me and then solo using only chord tones and guide tones to strengthen their connection to the harmony.
Lesson 3:
Introduce bebop phrasing—target notes, enclosures, and approach tones—using a simple head like “Billie’s Bounce.” We’d transcribe 4–8 bars of a solo (maybe Sonny Stitt or Cannonball), then improvise using that vocabulary in all 12 keys.
Youth players
Working with kidsWhen working with kids, keep the lessons fun, simple, and hands-on. Use short musical games, call-and-response, and familiar songs to teach basic concepts. Focus more on rhythm, ear training, and motor skills than on theory at first. Keep instructions clear and visual, and use positive reinforcement often. Most importantly—let them feel like they’re playing music, not just learning it.
Working with teenagersMost importantly, I treat them like young adults—give them respect and space to grow so they feel like the music is really theirs.
What you need to bringStudent must have a guitar
What I can bringI will be bringing an guitar amplifier, pick, music, and music stands
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
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why we've got your back with our flexible cancellation policy, designed to give you
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If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
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