Personalized guitar lessons
Our guitar teachers work with each guitar student's individual interests, including the songs you want to learn, theory to grow your musical knowledge and exercises to build your technique. Depending on age, and hand size, it may be recommended younger students begin on a ukulele due to hand size. Depending on hand size, we may recommend having students begin on piano, to build fine motor skills and a rock solid musical foundation. Our teachers adjust our curriculum to accommodate the individual goals and musical interests of each individual student.
AVAILABLE VIRTUALLY OR IN-HOME
1/2 HOUR, 45 MINUTE OR HOUR LONG
LESSONS ARE BASED OFF OF A FUN CURRICULUM: WE TEACH CLASSICAL, JAZZ, POP, ROCK, CLASSICAL
1/2 HOUR, 45 MINUTE OR HOUR LONG
LESSONS ARE BASED OFF OF A FUN CURRICULUM: WE TEACH CLASSICAL, JAZZ, POP, ROCK, CLASSICAL
Check out our AWESOME GUITAR TEACHERS!
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Harry Forlenza-Bailey- Guitar, Piano, Woodwind, Brass A music educator with deep, heartfelt dedication. F-B has a Bachelor’s of Music in Jazz Trombone from Temple University (2014) and a Master’s of Music in Trombone Performance from the University of Denver (2018). A former Band Director, F-B has taught piano, guitar, trombone, trumpet, saxophone, flute, clarinet, drums, violin, viola, cello, bass, and more with 15 years of experience. His approach is regarded as flexible to each individual student to understand what they are learning, and how to develop further as musicians and performers. F-B many instruments and performs on many local and national stages, and works as a composer and arranger of music from his home. F-B is happy to be a part of the Mobile Music faculty.
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Bill Baraldi- Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, and Percussion Performing for over two decades, Bill loves sharing his passion for music with all of his students. Bill holds a Bachelors in Music Business from West Chester University, where. A skilled instrumentalist, Bill created an instrument repair business, Delco Music Co., to provide repair services to his students and the broader music community. Bill’s music can be heard locally in the Philadelphia Region, and he brings over a decade of performance experience to share with his students. Bill's extensive work in the recording studio, instrument repair, and as a performer and teacher bring a wealth of skills to his students. Bill enjoys making music lessons fun and engaging, with each lesson tailored to the students goals and needs.
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Micaela Campos- Piano,Ukulele Coming from Detroit, Michigan, Micaela holds a BA in Music and Biology from Kalamazoo College where she studied piano with Silvia Roederer and jazz piano with Ron DiSalvio. During her time at Kalamazoo College, she played in the Kalamazoo College Jazz Band, the Kalamazoo Phillharmonia and in pit orchestras for theater productions in the area. Her education at Kalamazoo College also gave her the opportunity to study abroad at the University of Aberdeen, where she took classes and performed with musicians in the Aberdeenshire region. Micaela has taught and directed school and summer camp classes ranging from preschool music classes to rock band classes, in addition to providing private piano and ukulele lessons to people of all ages. Her collaborative and student-led approach encourages her students to create and work on musical goals that suit their interests. As a result, her lessons give her students the tools and knowledge needed to become creative, joyful and collaborative musicians. Currently, Micaela has been playing at churches, at local open mics, pit orchestras and retirement communities in the area in addition to teaching piano. Micaela can't wait to help her students get creative with music!
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Aaron Hench Bass, Guitar, Piano, Ukulele & Voice
A multi-instrument instructor, Aaron holds a BA in Music Education from the Boyer College of Music of Temple University, with concentration in voice. Aaron can be found playing bass in a rock band of singing bass in a choir. He is currently teaching High School music in NE Philadelphia.
A multi-instrument instructor, Aaron holds a BA in Music Education from the Boyer College of Music of Temple University, with concentration in voice. Aaron can be found playing bass in a rock band of singing bass in a choir. He is currently teaching High School music in NE Philadelphia.
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Walter Krissel Bass, Guitar- is a passionate freelance musician, improviser, and educator. Currently pursuing his bachelors at Temple University, Walter strives to perfect his craft as a musician and student. , Walter brings his enthusiasm and skill on his instruments to every lesson. As a multi instrumentalist, Walter specializes in guitar and bass, concentrating on jazz and rock music. With over 9 years of experience on the guitar, Walter enjoys sharing his love of music with students and listeners alike.
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Liss Leigh Piano, Bass Guitar, Upright Bass, & Music Composition- is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and educator. She hails from the West Coast, and holds two Bachelors of Music in jazz performance and composition from Sonoma State University, and is a recent graduate from the Masters of Fine Arts program in music composition at Vermont College of Fine Arts. She can be seen playing in jazz combos at various venues, or touring with bands as a supporting member, while also leading her own group of original music. liss has taught students of all backgrounds and ages for over ten years, specializing in piano, bass guitar, upright bass, and composition. She finds so much joy in helping students find their artistic voice and helping them discover the magic of making music.
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Connor O'Neill, Guitar -Connor has developed a love of music through over 15 years of playing guitar and 6 years of teaching. He received a Master’s in Music degree from the University of the Arts in 2019. Connor is experienced in performing jazz, soul, blues, rock, country/folk, musical theater, and classical music. He has performed in jazz clubs like South Jazz Kitchen, Heritage, and TIME, as well as larger events at venues like the Kimmel Center and Barnes Museum. Connor hopes to spread his passion for music through connecting to students and showing them a way to express themselves.
Ben Rogers-Petro - Guitar, Piano & Strings With no doubts that music is his passion, Ben is a Music Theory Major with Piano Concentration at Temple University. Ben began taking piano lessons with his brother when he was six, and now studies the instrument with Mikhail Yanovitsky, while his brother pursues a rap career. Ben's primary instrument is piano, but he is well versed in violin, guitar and strings. Ben can be heard at local churches, playing live at events and also frequents as a wedding musician. Ben is enthusiastic about music and is excited to share his deep love for music with students, while having fun along the way.
Chris Schutz- Bass, Guitar, Piano & Voice Learn from an incredible performer! Chris has been teaching music lessons for close to twenty years since moving from his hometown of Kansas City to the East Coast. In addition to his passion for teaching bass, guitar and ukulele, Chris continues to tour, record and perform with a number of ensembles both in Philadelphia and across the United States. He holds a degree in Music Composition from the Community College of Philadelphia in addition to studying Music Theory at the Boyer School at Temple University.
