Q: Why should I choose Saratoga Strings over other instructors, music stores and on-line methods?
I know many guitar instructors in the area and I can't honestly say any of them are "bad." Some instructors studied with me and I know...
Q: What else do you offer at Saratoga Strings?
A: I personally teach guitar, bass, ukulele and mandolin. I refer all other requests to area teachers who specialize in keyboards, drums,...
Q: What is the strangest lesson request you have ever been given by a student?
A: I had one student years ago who wanted to learn to play guitar and when I asked what style of music he wanted to play, he said “Hip...
Q: What styles of music do you teach?
A: I teach all "popular" styles of music. Most of my young students want to play rock styles, but rock can mean anything from Chuck Berry...
Q: What can a novice expect to learn?
A: I have a developed a very intuitive system that starts with strength building and basic chords. This is followed by learning to read...
Q: What is Jam Camp?
A: I’m glad you asked! Jam Camp is an idea I got while participating in a local Open Mic here in Saratoga Springs, NY. I was thrown in...
Q: HOW OLD WAS YOUR OLDEST STUDENT?
A: He had to be in his 80s, though I didn’t ask! It’s a great story. He was a long retired "snowbird" who spent his winters at a seniors...
Q: What is an appropriate age to start my child on guitar lessons?
A: Every child is different, and sometimes age and maturity are two different animals. My little brother and I were started on ukulele...
