Introducing Custom Guitar Lessons In Manhattan With James Berry!

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James Berry is a New York City guitar teacher who offers in-home lessons throughout Manhattan. Originally from Marblehead, Massachusetts, James has spent years developing his skills as a musician, performer, and teacher in Boston, Los Angeles, Stockholm, and, since 2003, New York City—which he now calls home.

James works with students of all levels, teaching a wide variety of styles including rock, pop, blues, country, folk, and Latin. His lessons are designed to be engaging and personalized; helping students play the music they love without the usual boring routines and exercises of typical music lessons, James inspires his students to open up their guitar playing from favorite songs to infinite possibilities. He gets each student into the music and exploring their passion.

Beyond guitar, James also guides students through songwriting and music production, using recording and production software like Logic Pro and GarageBand to help them bring their musical ideas to life. His approach is creative, supportive, and tailored to helping each student reach their musical goals.