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Brooklyn Guitar Lessons offers music and sound tutoring near Park Slope and Carroll Gardens in Brooklyn, New York. Located just 2 blocks from the 4th Av - 9th St. F, M, R stop. Housecalls are also available.
Bryan Noll is currently accepting students of all ages and levels:
> guitar . [ any style, electric, acoustic ]
> theory / ear training . [ listening, identifying and understanding ]
> rhythmic concepts . [ pulse, feel, shape, multi-dimensional rhythms ]
> improvisation . [ concepts, practice, philosophy ]
> sound design . [ hands-on digital and analog technology ]
> software . [ ableton live, digital performer, max/msp ]
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Bryan has always enjoyed exchanging information with others. His mom, a social-worker turned school teacher, helped to provide an environment while growing up that encouraged the fun of learning. Bryan began an interest in music with the piano at age 9, then moved to the guitar two years later. Since music quickly became an intense passion for Bryan he naturally gravitated towards the teaching of it.
Bryan began teaching full-time in 1997, when his former mentor retired to fully pursue his interest in music production and engineering. He accepted his mentor's 35 guitar and bass students whose ages ranged from 9-40 years. Bryan continued to teach full-time for the next 4 years, developing his skills while teaching his passions: guitar, bass, improvisation, theory and sound design.
In 2001, Bryan moved to New York City to attend New School University's Jazz & Contemporary Music Program. There, he had the opportunity to study with many amazing and creative musicians including Jane Ira Bloom, Mark Dresser and Andy Milne. By learning from these masters, Bryan was able to gain insights into music, interaction, concepts, teaching, life... During his last semester he was asked to join DROID, a live electronica/drum-n-bass project led by faculty member Amir ziV. Other members included faculty Adam Holzman and allumnus Jordan McLean.
He graduated with a BFA in music performance in the Fall of 2004. Bryan continues to teach part-time at his studio near Park Slope in Brooklyn (F, M, R Trains). He is also available for house-calls.
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"I sought Bryan out to learn the basics of guitar, however, his vast musical knowledge and ability to teach allowed me to delve deeper into music than I ever would have imagined. While teaching me strategy and techniques through a customized lesson plan based on my favorite music, he effortlessly instilled a deep understanding of music theory. Not only is he one of the most skilled guitarists I know, his patience and ability to teach music well make him an ideal teacher. He's also super cool and was good with my dog." -James Hagen
"Bryan's great! His patience and easy going manner are what I responded to immediately. That and the fact that he instantly picked up on my skill level and has worked with me in developing an approach specifically for my needs as a guitar player. You can't get better than that! Great Stuff." -Michael Hudson
"Learning guitar with Bryan is like being taught by a friend. He makes it really fun, but you learn so much - but not in a boring way!" -Olive Godlee, 9 yrs old
"I really look forward to my lessons with Bryan. We always have lot of fun and it's been incredibly helpful to my playing. Over the course of the last year, we have incorporated everything from Pink Floyd and Santana to the soundtrack music from Napoleon Dynamite to bluegrass versions of traditional christmas carols... and there is always a very useful lesson to go alongside. If you're considering taking guitar lessons, I highly recommend Bryan." -Ryan Dembinsky
"In the past year, I have learned a bunch of great songs with Bryan, he definitely makes it fun and interesting to learn guitar from scratch! As a teacher he is patient and talented + projects an excitement to learn." -Gina Lu (jemmalulu.com)
"I have taken lessons from Bryan Noll for several years. I have always found him easy to work with as a teacher. Bryan allows me to take the lessons in any direction that I want: sometimes theoretical, sometimes just playing, but there has never been a time when my lesson hasn't been enjoyable. I think that's an important thing to consider in taking music lessons. That yes, there is the practicing side of it, but that your teacher can also bring out the fun - it's what makes making music worthwhile. Bryan has that in spades. There are times when i am feeling down and not really sure I want a lesson, or I haven't done a lot of practicing and feel guilty; by the time my lesson is done, I am happy because Bryan seems to be able to make a lesson from where you are at, and shape it. So, I think very highly of Bryan, and consider myself very lucky in my teacher." -Shelley Smith
"I'm sure this goes without being said, but thanks for the influence you had on my life. If I'd have taken lessons from some other people I woulda probably gotten bored with it and quit. Music is my life now... don't know what I'd do without it." -Denver Martin
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brooklyn guitar lessons is a member of the concrescence community of musicians, artists, and educators .:. visit concrescence.net to listen to music clips and find out about upcoming events
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