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Guitar & Mandolin Lessons - Performance Classes

 We are passionate about helping people express themselves through music! 

Lessons online or at our private studio in Vernon, CT

Lessons available by Zoom, Skype or in person

All ages & levels - from beginner to professional


  • Lessons tailored to your individual needs & interests
  • A positive, encouraging and motivating environment
  • Performance opportunities and social time with other students


Mention our website and receive 25% off first lesson.
Call or email for more information or to set up a lesson:
(860) 871-1815
guitarduo@comcast.net


Judy Handler GUITAR:  Teaching Styles:
Classical, fingerpicking folk styles, jazz & pop songs

Judy Handler, guitar

 Professional performer and experienced teacher


Master of Music in classical guitar from the Hartt School of Music. Bachelor of Music from the College-Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati, OH. Certificates from studies in Spain, Italy & the Aspen Music School. Co-Founder of the Connecticut Guitar Society. 

Performances & workshops nationwide. 

 
GUITAR:  Teaching Styles 

Classical guitar, folk music, fingerpicking styles, guitar arrangements of pop songs and jazz  standards, Brazilian bossa nova and choro, chords, music theory, arranging techniques & performance skills.  

Information about our performance classes
Mark Levesque, guitar & mandolin teaching Styles

Mark Levesque, guitar & Mandolin

Professional performer and experienced teacher 


Music studies at the University of Hartford and Central CT State University. Private study in numerous genres. Over 35 years of performance experience in small groups and bands. 

Extensive experience in audio and video recording, editing & mixing.
 

GUITAR:  Teaching Styles
Swing jazz & chord melody, solo guitar arrangements of rock, pop and jazz songs, blues, folk and old time, gypsy swing, Latin melodies and Brazilian bossa nova, chords & rhythm, music theory and reading music & tablature.
 

MANDOLIN:  Teaching Styles
Classical, bluegrass, Celtic, folk and old time, rock, Brazil choro, world music, chords & rhythm, music theory and reading music & tablature.

GUITAR & MANDOLIN PERFORMANCE CLASSES

Judy Handler Performance Classes for guitar & other instruments

Currently Offering Small Virtual Classes on zoom


 Classes are generally held on Saturday & Sunday afternoons. This is a special opportunity for guitarists (and players of other plucked instruments) to perform on a regular basis.

 

Performance Class Benefits
 

  • Develop performance skills in a supportive atmosphere on a regular basis.
  • Receive feedback from your peers and also coaching from an experienced teacher and performer. 
  • Learn from others about how they approach performances and practice. 
  • Listen to a wide range of repertoire. 
  • Receive articles and handouts about strategies for performing and practicing. 
  • Share your thoughts, ideas and enthusiasm for the guitar & music with others who feel the same. 
  • Enjoy coffee, beer, wine, snacks and socializing with other music aficionados!


Call or email to get information about the next class:
(860) 871-1815
guitarduo@comcast.net

Enthusiastic Responses

 "I used to be tense playing solo in front of people and end up paralyzed by fear. In Judy's classes, the ambience is friendly and so relaxing that you become more intimate with the music and the guitar. Her subtle input has been invaluable to my progress."  J.M.


"I think these classes create a great opportunity for amateur guitarists who are striving for a more professional performance experience. I'm going to take advantage of this opportunity as often as I can." L.N.


"Thank you Judy for having these workshops. I will be going on stage with much more confidence as a direct result of your classes. I am even looking forward to it."  E.M.

 "Thanks again for inviting me to attend the performance class! I thought it was fantastic. The amount of people was perfect and I felt the length of the class was just right. There was a nice balance of discussion and performance before and after. I wouldn't change anything. Thanks again and I look forward to attending next month." J.V. 

 "I really enjoyed the event. All the performers had interesting backgrounds, instruments and techniques." M.C. 

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