From Nick Russo School of Music
Guitar, ukulele, banjo, mandolin, bass, drums, keyboard lessons BOTH in-person and On-line 30+ years teaching experience, multi-instrumentalist, Prof. Nick Russo, B.S., M.A. -patient with children & adults. Nick's creative & fun pedagogy emphasizes listening & ear-training so students enjoy learning their music with focus on rhythm & time. *Ukulele teacher at PS144, PS101 *Queens Y instructor *Essex College adjunct professor *Jazz clinician (19+ yrs) at Kupferberg Center (Queens College) *Guest lecturer at Manhattanville & Queens College. Russo performs with Paul McCartney, Jon Batiste (Colbert show), Hot Sardines, Russell Hall, The Scooches + author of Metallica's Legendary Licks series (Hal Leonard) & JamPlay/Truefire video courses
The Nick Russo School of Music offers a wide range of musical instrument lessons, including guitar, ukulele, banjo, mandolin, bass, drums, and keyboard. The school provides both in-person and online lessons, catering to the needs of children and adults alike. The school is led by experienced music teacher Nick Russo, who has over 30 years of experience in the field. Russo is a multi-instrumentalist and a published author of music instruction books and video courses. He has performed with well-known musicians and is a guest lecturer at several colleges. Students praise Russo for his kind, patient, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic teaching methods, which focus on listening, ear-training, rhythm, and time. Russo's lessons are described as fun and tailored to the students' musical interests. He often plays alongside the students, creating "awesome tunes" and helping them develop both technical skills and the ability to create music. The school's personalized approach, in contrast to larger franchise schools, is highly recommended by satisfied students and their families.