Lesson Loft

Here at Axe Shop, we know that where you learn can have an impact on what you learn. So, we've gone above and beyond those other music shops...and dedicated an entire second floor to you. We call it The Lesson Loft.

JOHN LAROTONDA

Johnny La has been a musical force in the Hudson Valley for Decades,,, he has been teaching at Let's Jam, Alto Music   and now we welcome him to the Axe Shop  Lesson Loft ... Classical, Acoustic , Electric and Bass guitarist extraordinare...   

Jeff Armstrong

New York native, Jeff Armstrong (b. 1967) is a prolific composer, performer, teacher, band director and arranger. A world class Guitarist and Bassist, Jeff’s vast repertoire and catalog includes Classical, Flamenco, Jazz, Blues, Latin, Rock and Metal styles. Jeff is the Associate Professor of Jazz and Guitarist at Marist College, directs both of the Jazz and Guitar ensembles and is an honorary member of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma, National Band Fraternity and Sorority. He also taught at Bard College, SUNY, and Alto Music for over 20 years.

Corey MacCrae

Corey is a multi instrumentalist from Dutchess County, NY.  Offering private lessons for saxophone, flute, clarinet and electric bass. Instruction in music theory, composition/ songwriting and improvisation also available for all instruments and levels

Coming from a musical family, he obtained a music degree from Western Connecticut State University. Since then he has been performing regularly with various cover bands and original acts, in addition to leading his own jazz/ funk project. Corey also has a passion for teaching and composing original music that transcends genre and stylistic norms.

Brett Miller

Pro guitarist, composer, author, and instructor Brett Miller offers the most comprehensive, results-oriented, and fun one-on-one guitar instruction available, exclusively via Zoom. Come and benefit from his 15+ years of teaching experience and degree from Berklee College of Music, from the convenience of home, no matter your location.

Specializing in quickly providing beginners with a rock-solid foundation, and taking intermediate and advanced players to the next level of skill and understanding, Brett will help you learn how to:

  • Play faster, more cleanly, more powerfully, and more confidently
  • Understand rhythm reading and notation, so that you can learn songs quickly and easily
  • Build and play chords all over the neck, not just memorize them from a book
  • Use scales, modes, and arpeggios to improvise, jam, and write your own songs
  • Apply music theory to the guitar (in a clear and step-by-step fashion) to unlock your potential

Brett has released six Metal / Fusion solo records, and has composed full-length original soundtracks in the video game industry. Through his company, Metal Guitar Academy MGA, Brett is an author of guitar instructional books and courses. Titles include Beginner Guitar: No Wimps!, Sweep Picking: Steam Powered, Guitar Practice Strategies, Speed Picking: Daily Guitar Gains, Modes? Mastered!, The Chord Book, Magickal Writes: Guitar Practice Journal, Riff Rampage: Forging and Wielding Deadly Riffs, and others. He is an endorsed artist with DR Strings, and Dava Picks.

Get started learning with Brett today, and achieve a breakthrough in your guitar playing! Check out the 5-Star Reviews from students here. To schedule lessons, visit MetalGuitarAcademy.com/Contact and send a message!

Pat Horgan