5.0 ★ (19 reviews on Google)
A NYC-based music instruction studio established in 1970 offering private one-on-one lessons in fingerpicking guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, music theory, ear training, improvisation, and composition for students of all levels. Lessons are available in-person in Manhattan and online worldwide.
Visit websiteI loved my banjo lessons with Jack. It was relaxing and joyful to learn from him, to hear his stories woven through musical demonstrations and guidance. He was encouraging and supportive in my process and made me feel that all was possible in my musicianship. Thank you, Jack!!!! 🥲🥲💕💕
Jack is extremely knowledgeable about music and is a gifted teacher, learning with Jack via Zoom has been a breeze and is in my opinion preferable to learning in person nowadays. Practicing with Tabledit and learning over zoom has improved my banjo playing faster than I ever thought possible. Highly
Jack Baker is the best banjo/guitar teacher in the New York area period. A legend from Greenwich Village, who has professional musical experience both as a performer and as an NYU professor. If you want high quality lessons over Zoom he creates a safe fun space to learn wether you are a beginner or
I began taking lessons with Jack to expand my fingerstyle repertoire. Initially, I was a bit skeptical of taking lessons over Zoom, but it works great and is way easier to fit into my busy schedule. He's got a million blues, country, and folk tunes in his head and on paper. Each week, we discuss wha
I have taken lessons with Jack on guitar and banjo for just over a year now, and the last 5 months over zoom have been great. His years of experience teaching are just as good from your home as in person. Very grateful for his patience, humor and experience. Highly recommend him as an instructor.
5.0
19 reviews
Families highlight relaxing joyful and stories woven at Fretted Instruments School - Folk Guitar Lessons and Banjo Lessons in NYC, though some reviews include mixed or critical feedback. Feedback is based on Google reviews.
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