
Learn music with an award-winning indie singer/songwriter & recording artist (ECR Music Group, NYC), founder of Hook & Ladder Records, actor, creator, writer, scoring composer, and producer with PizzaDog Studios (including the new web series Cloyd), and co-founder of Buffalo Music Club.
Songwriting is the center of my musical universe.
I've been playing music since I was four years old, and teaching music lessons on a variety of instruments, pursuits and styles for at least 25 years. And I'm still a big believer in the fundamentals—discipline, technique, practicing, music theory . . . no matter what kind of musician you want to be, it isn't fun if you can't play. But songwriting is the center of my musical universe. It holds it all together for me—constantly giving me the focus, meaning, and purpose I need to return to the well over and over again. There's only one feeling in the world better than finishing a song, and that's starting the next one.
My Favorite Things to Teach
- Instruments: Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Keyboard & Synth, MIDI, Vocals
- Pursuits: Songwriting, Composition & Arranging, Music Life Mentoring, Music Theory, Performance, Recording & Audio Production, Scoring
- Styles: Indie, Singer/Songwriter, Folk, Classical
Ages & Skill Levels
- I work best with students ages 15 and up, but will work with younger students under the right circumstances
- Beginner, intermediate, and advanced students are welcome
Availability & Rates
- All lessons are currently conducted virtually
- Tuesdays & Thursdays: 4:00pm–6:00pm
- Saturdays: 10:00am–12:00pm
- 30 minutes: $30
- 60 minutes: $60
Use the calendar below to check upcoming availability and book your next lesson online. If there are no bookings available, or you need a different day or time, contact me at
cloyd@buffalomusicclub.com to discuss.
MIDI • KEYBOARD & SYNTH • PIANO • ACOUSTIC GUITAR • VOICE
Recording & Audio Production, Performance, Songwriting, Composition & Arranging, Scoring, Music Theory
Learn music with an award-winning indie singer/songwriter & recording artist (ECR Music Group, NYC), founder of Hook & Ladder Records, actor, creator, writer, scoring composer, and producer with PizzaDog Studios (including the new web series Cloyd), and co-founder of Buffalo Music Club.
ACOUSTIC GUITAR • VOICE • PIANO • KEYBOARD & SYNTH • MIDI
Learn music with an award-winning indie singer/songwriter & recording artist (ECR Music Group, NYC), founder of Hook & Ladder Records, actor, creator, writer, scoring composer, and producer with PizzaDog Studios (including the new web series Cloyd), and co-founder of Buffalo Music Club.
SONGWRITING • MUSIC THEORY • SCORING • COMPOSITION & ARRANGING
Learn music with an award-winning indie singer/songwriter & recording artist (ECR Music Group, NYC), founder of Hook & Ladder Records, actor, creator, writer, scoring composer, and producer with PizzaDog Studios (including the new web series Cloyd), and co-founder of Buffalo Music Club.
PIANO • KEYBOARD & SYNTH • MIDI • ACOUSTIC GUITAR • VOICE
Learn music with an award-winning indie singer/songwriter & recording artist (ECR Music Group, NYC), founder of Hook & Ladder Records, actor, creator, writer, scoring composer, and producer with PizzaDog Studios (including the new web series Cloyd), and co-founder of Buffalo Music Club.
VOICE • ACOUSTIC GUITAR • PIANO • KEYBOARD & SYNTH • MIDI
Learn music with an award-winning indie singer/songwriter & recording artist (ECR Music Group, NYC), founder of Hook & Ladder Records, actor, creator, writer, scoring composer, and producer with PizzaDog Studios (including the new web series Cloyd), and co-founder of Buffalo Music Club.
PIANO • KEYBOARD & SYNTH • MIDI • ACOUSTIC GUITAR • VOICE
Learn music with an award-winning indie singer/songwriter & recording artist (ECR Music Group, NYC), founder of Hook & Ladder Records, actor, creator, writer, scoring composer, and producer with PizzaDog Studios (including the new web series Cloyd), and co-founder of Buffalo Music Club.
PIANO • KEYBOARD & SYNTH • MIDI • ACOUSTIC GUITAR • VOICE
Learn music with an award-winning indie singer/songwriter & recording artist (ECR Music Group, NYC), founder of Hook & Ladder Records, actor, creator, writer, scoring composer, and producer with PizzaDog Studios (including the new web series Cloyd), and co-founder of Buffalo Music Club.
PIANO • KEYBOARD & SYNTH • MIDI • ACOUSTIC GUITAR • VOICE
Learn music with an award-winning indie singer/songwriter & recording artist (ECR Music Group, NYC), founder of Hook & Ladder Records, actor, creator, writer, scoring composer, and producer with PizzaDog Studios (including the new web series Cloyd), and co-founder of Buffalo Music Club.
PIANO • KEYBOARD & SYNTH • MIDI • ACOUSTIC GUITAR • VOICE
Learn music with an award-winning indie singer/songwriter & recording artist (ECR Music Group, NYC), founder of Hook & Ladder Records, actor, creator, writer, scoring composer, and producer with PizzaDog Studios (including the new web series Cloyd), and co-founder of Buffalo Music Club.
ACOUSTIC GUITAR • PIANO • KEYBOARD & SYNTH • MIDI • VOICE
Learn music with an award-winning indie singer/songwriter & recording artist (ECR Music Group, NYC), founder of Hook & Ladder Records, actor, creator, writer, scoring composer, and producer with PizzaDog Studios (including the new web series Cloyd), and co-founder of Buffalo Music Club.
PIANO • MIDI • KEYBOARD & SYNTH • ACOUSTIC GUITAR • VOICE
Learn music with an award-winning indie singer/songwriter & recording artist (ECR Music Group, NYC), founder of Hook & Ladder Records, actor, creator, writer, scoring composer, and producer with PizzaDog Studios (including the new web series Cloyd), and co-founder of Buffalo Music Club.
ACOUSTIC GUITAR • PIANO • KEYBOARD & SYNTH • MIDI • VOICE
Learn music with an award-winning indie singer/songwriter & recording artist (ECR Music Group, NYC), founder of Hook & Ladder Records, actor, creator, writer, scoring composer, and producer with PizzaDog Studios (including the new web series Cloyd), and co-founder of Buffalo Music Club.
ACOUSTIC GUITAR • PIANO • KEYBOARD & SYNTH • MIDI • VOICE
Learn music with an award-winning indie singer/songwriter & recording artist (ECR Music Group, NYC), founder of Hook & Ladder Records, actor, creator, writer, scoring composer, and producer with PizzaDog Studios (including the new web series Cloyd), and co-founder of Buffalo Music Club.
ACOUSTIC GUITAR • PIANO • KEYBOARD & SYNTH • MIDI • VOICE
Learn music with an award-winning indie singer/songwriter & recording artist (ECR Music Group, NYC), founder of Hook & Ladder Records, actor, creator, writer, scoring composer, and producer with PizzaDog Studios (including the new web series Cloyd), and co-founder of Buffalo Music Club.
ACOUSTIC GUITAR • PIANO • KEYBOARD & SYNTH • MIDI • VOICE
Performance, Songwriting, Composition & Arranging, Scoring, Music Theory, Recording & Audio Production
Learn music with an award-winning indie singer/songwriter & recording artist (ECR Music Group, NYC), founder of Hook & Ladder Records, actor, creator, writer, scoring composer, and producer with PizzaDog Studios (including the new web series Cloyd), and co-founder of Buffalo Music Club.
MY FAVORITE THINGS TO TEACH
Instruments:
Acoustic Guitar, Keyboard & Synth, MIDI, Piano, Vocals
Pursuits:
Composition & Arranging, Music Life Mentoring, Music Theory, Performance, Recording & Audio Production, Scoring, Songwriting
Styles:
Classical, Folk, Indie, Singer/Songwriter
Instruments:
Acoustic Guitar, Keyboard & Synth, MIDI, Piano, Vocals
Pursuits:
Composition & Arranging, Music Life Mentoring, Music Theory, Performance, Recording & Audio Production, Scoring, Songwriting
Styles:
Classical, Folk, Indie, Singer/Songwriter
Skill Levels:
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Learn music with a pro guitarist (Mass Extinction Event, Sons of Apollo, Tony MacAlpine, Arch Echo, Aquiles Priester) and audio engineer (Rob Araujo, Joe Ferry, Corey Glover).
Grow your skills under the guidance of an accredited industry professional.
From total beginners to seasoned pros looking to up their game, I work to tailor our lessons together to your specific needs for growth, whether it's on your instrument or in your recordings. I have taught children as young as five how to sight read music on the guitar, and guided adults well into their careers to diagnose and correct specific issues that are holding them back from taking the next steps as a guitarist or audio engineer. For parents, I excel at connecting with your young children as students and making learning the guitar fun and engaging. For older students and adults, my experiences and credits in the industry have given me the knowledge and skills to tailor lessons to you and help you reach your goals.
My Favorite Things to Teach
- Instruments: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, MIDI, Music Software (ProTools, Logic, Melodyne)
- Pursuits: Recording & Audio Production, Composition & Arranging, Music Theory, Performance, Scoring, Songwriting, Beat Production
- Instrumental Styles: Blues, Country, Indie, Metal/Hard Rock, Pop, Rock
- Audio Engineering Topics (ALL STYLES): Digital Audio Workstations (ProTools & Logic - includes mixing, editing, and creating templates), Mixing & Mastering, Melodyne, Beat/MIDI Production, Home Recording
Ages & Skill Levels
- I work best with students ages 4 and up
- Beginner, intermediate, and advanced students are welcome
Availability & Rates
- Lessons are currently conducted either virtually or at my studio in [where] (following CDC guidelines for safety)
- Thursdays–Saturdays: 12:00pm–9:00pm
- 30 minutes: $30
- 60 minutes: $50
Use the calendar below to check upcoming availability and book your next lesson online. If there are no bookings available, or you need a different day or time, contact me at
ethanweissman1@gmail.com to discuss.
MIDI • MUSIC SOFTWARE (ProTools, Logic, Melodyne) • ELECTRIC GUITAR • ACOUSTIC GUITAR
Recording & Audio Production, Beat Production, Performance, Composition & Arranging, Scoring, Songwriting, Music Theory
Learn music with a pro guitarist (Mass Extinction Event, Sons of Apollo, Tony MacAlpine, Arch Echo, Aquiles Priester) and audio engineer (Rob Araujo, Joe Ferry, Corey Glover).
ELECTRIC GUITAR • ACOUSTIC GUITAR • MIDI • MUSIC SOFTWARE (ProTools, Logic, Melodyne)
Learn music with a pro guitarist (Mass Extinction Event, Sons of Apollo, Tony MacAlpine, Arch Echo, Aquiles Priester) and audio engineer (Rob Araujo, Joe Ferry, Corey Glover).
MUSIC THEORY • SONGWRITING • COMPOSITION & ARRANGING • SCORING
Learn music with a pro guitarist (Mass Extinction Event, Sons of Apollo, Tony MacAlpine, Arch Echo, Aquiles Priester) and audio engineer (Rob Araujo, Joe Ferry, Corey Glover).
MUSIC SOFTWARE (ProTools, Logic, Melodyne) • MIDI • ELECTRIC GUITAR • ACOUSTIC GUITAR
Learn music with a pro guitarist (Mass Extinction Event, Sons of Apollo, Tony MacAlpine, Arch Echo, Aquiles Priester) and audio engineer (Rob Araujo, Joe Ferry, Corey Glover).
MIDI • MUSIC SOFTWARE (ProTools, Logic, Melodyne) • ELECTRIC GUITAR • ACOUSTIC GUITAR
Learn music with a pro guitarist (Mass Extinction Event, Sons of Apollo, Tony MacAlpine, Arch Echo, Aquiles Priester) and audio engineer (Rob Araujo, Joe Ferry, Corey Glover).
ELECTRIC GUITAR • ACOUSTIC GUITAR • MIDI • MUSIC SOFTWARE (ProTools, Logic, Melodyne)
Learn music with a pro guitarist (Mass Extinction Event, Sons of Apollo, Tony MacAlpine, Arch Echo, Aquiles Priester) and audio engineer (Rob Araujo, Joe Ferry, Corey Glover).
MUSIC SOFTWARE (ProTools, Logic, Melodyne) • MIDI • ELECTRIC GUITAR • ACOUSTIC GUITAR
Learn music with a pro guitarist (Mass Extinction Event, Sons of Apollo, Tony MacAlpine, Arch Echo, Aquiles Priester) and audio engineer (Rob Araujo, Joe Ferry, Corey Glover).
MIDI • MUSIC SOFTWARE (ProTools, Logic, Melodyne) • ELECTRIC GUITAR • ACOUSTIC GUITAR
Learn music with a pro guitarist (Mass Extinction Event, Sons of Apollo, Tony MacAlpine, Arch Echo, Aquiles Priester) and audio engineer (Rob Araujo, Joe Ferry, Corey Glover).
ELECTRIC GUITAR • ACOUSTIC GUITAR • MIDI • MUSIC SOFTWARE (ProTools, Logic, Melodyne)
Learn music with a pro guitarist (Mass Extinction Event, Sons of Apollo, Tony MacAlpine, Arch Echo, Aquiles Priester) and audio engineer (Rob Araujo, Joe Ferry, Corey Glover).
ELECTRIC GUITAR • ACOUSTIC GUITAR • MIDI • MUSIC SOFTWARE (ProTools, Logic, Melodyne)
Learn music with a pro guitarist (Mass Extinction Event, Sons of Apollo, Tony MacAlpine, Arch Echo, Aquiles Priester) and audio engineer (Rob Araujo, Joe Ferry, Corey Glover).
ELECTRIC GUITAR • ACOUSTIC GUITAR • MIDI • MUSIC SOFTWARE (ProTools, Logic, Melodyne)
Learn music with a pro guitarist (Mass Extinction Event, Sons of Apollo, Tony MacAlpine, Arch Echo, Aquiles Priester) and audio engineer (Rob Araujo, Joe Ferry, Corey Glover).
ELECTRIC GUITAR • ACOUSTIC GUITAR • MIDI • MUSIC SOFTWARE (ProTools, Logic, Melodyne)
Learn music with a pro guitarist (Mass Extinction Event, Sons of Apollo, Tony MacAlpine, Arch Echo, Aquiles Priester) and audio engineer (Rob Araujo, Joe Ferry, Corey Glover).
ELECTRIC GUITAR • ACOUSTIC GUITAR • MIDI • MUSIC SOFTWARE (ProTools, Logic, Melodyne)
Learn music with a pro guitarist (Mass Extinction Event, Sons of Apollo, Tony MacAlpine, Arch Echo, Aquiles Priester) and audio engineer (Rob Araujo, Joe Ferry, Corey Glover).
ELECTRIC GUITAR • ACOUSTIC GUITAR • MIDI • MUSIC SOFTWARE (ProTools, Logic, Melodyne)
Learn music with a pro guitarist (Mass Extinction Event, Sons of Apollo, Tony MacAlpine, Arch Echo, Aquiles Priester) and audio engineer (Rob Araujo, Joe Ferry, Corey Glover).
ELECTRIC GUITAR • ACOUSTIC GUITAR • MIDI • MUSIC SOFTWARE (ProTools, Logic, Melodyne)
Performance, Recording & Audio Production, Beat Production, Composition & Arranging, Scoring, Songwriting, Music Theory
Learn music with a pro guitarist (Mass Extinction Event, Sons of Apollo, Tony MacAlpine, Arch Echo, Aquiles Priester) and audio engineer (Rob Araujo, Joe Ferry, Corey Glover).
MY FAVORITE THINGS TO TEACH
Instruments:
Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, MIDI
Pursuits:
Beat Production, Composition & Arranging, Music Life Mentoring, Music Software, Music Theory, Performance, Recording & Audio Production, Scoring, Songwriting
Styles:
Blues, Country, Indie, Metal/Hard Rock, Pop, Rock
Instruments:
Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, MIDI
Pursuits:
Beat Production, Composition & Arranging, Music Life Mentoring, Music Software, Music Theory, Performance, Recording & Audio Production, Scoring, Songwriting
Styles:
Blues, Country, Indie, Metal/Hard Rock, Pop, Rock
Skill Levels:
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Learn music with a pro songwriter, producer, engineer, music business consultant, and founder & CEO of Work Art Entertainment.
Figuring out the music biz is totally my M.O.
I produce and play the keys by ear, and I use my software to help bring out the best in my creative nature and songwriting abilities, which are truly blessings from God. Most people are lost with the business side of music, and that is why I spent eight years working to learn the biz and what's to come, keeping up with legislative changes and requirements and other developments. It takes a lot of hard work and knowledge to ensure that your music is secure and still get the exposure it needs to be enjoyed by everyone. No matter how good your music is (and it has to be GOOD), just throwing a ton of tracks on YouTube hoping to get discovered is NOT a business plan.
My Favorite Things to Teach
- Instruments: Computers, Music Software (ProTools, Logic Pro X)
- Pursuits: Beat Production, Composition & Arranging, Music Life Mentoring, Recording & Audio Production, Scoring, Songwriting
- Styles: Country, Hip-Hop/Rap, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Rock
Ages & Skill Levels
- I work best with students ages 15 and up
- Beginner, intermediate, and advanced students are welcome
Availability & Rates
- Lessons are currently conducted either virtually or at my studio in Amherst, NY (following CDC guidelines for safety)
- Mondays & Tuesdays: 7:00pm–12:00am
- Wednesdays: 11:00am–12:00am
- Fridays: 8:00pm–1:00am (select Saturday to book the "Midnight–1:00am" slot)
- Saturdays: 7:00pm–12:00am
- Sundays: 9:00am–2:00pm
- 30 minutes: $30
- 60 minutes: $60
Use the calendar below to check upcoming availability and book your next lesson online. If there are no bookings available, or you need a different day or time, contact me at
vbowers@workartent.com to discuss
COMPUTERS • MIDI • MUSIC SOFTWARE (ProTools, Logic Pro X)
Recording & Audio Production, Beat Production, Songwriting, Scoring, Composition & Arranging
Learn music with a pro songwriter, producer, engineer, music business consultant, and founder & CEO of Work Art Entertainment.
MUSIC CAREER MENTORING
Learn music with a pro songwriter, producer, engineer, music business consultant, and founder & CEO of Work Art Entertainment.
SONGWRITING • COMPOSITION & ARRANGING • SCORING
Learn music with a pro songwriter, producer, engineer, music business consultant, and founder & CEO of Work Art Entertainment.
COMPUTERS • MIDI • MUSIC SOFTWARE (ProTools, Logic Pro X)
Learn music with a pro songwriter, producer, engineer, music business consultant, and founder & CEO of Work Art Entertainment.
COMPUTERS • MIDI • MUSIC SOFTWARE (ProTools, Logic Pro X)
Learn music with a pro songwriter, producer, engineer, music business consultant, and founder & CEO of Work Art Entertainment.
COMPUTERS • MIDI • MUSIC SOFTWARE (ProTools, Logic Pro X)
Learn music with a pro songwriter, producer, engineer, music business consultant, and founder & CEO of Work Art Entertainment.
COMPUTERS • MIDI • MUSIC SOFTWARE (ProTools, Logic Pro X)
Learn music with a pro songwriter, producer, engineer, music business consultant, and founder & CEO of Work Art Entertainment.
COMPUTERS • MIDI • MUSIC SOFTWARE (ProTools, Logic Pro X)
Learn music with a pro songwriter, producer, engineer, music business consultant, and founder & CEO of Work Art Entertainment.
COMPUTERS • MIDI • MUSIC SOFTWARE (ProTools, Logic Pro X)
Learn music with a pro songwriter, producer, engineer, music business consultant, and founder & CEO of Work Art Entertainment.
COMPUTERS • MIDI • MUSIC SOFTWARE (ProTools, Logic Pro X)
Learn music with a pro songwriter, producer, engineer, music business consultant, and founder & CEO of Work Art Entertainment.
COMPUTERS • MIDI • MUSIC SOFTWARE (ProTools, Logic Pro X)
Learn music with a pro songwriter, producer, engineer, music business consultant, and founder & CEO of Work Art Entertainment.
COMPUTERS • MIDI • MUSIC SOFTWARE (ProTools, Logic Pro X)
Learn music with a pro songwriter, producer, engineer, music business consultant, and founder & CEO of Work Art Entertainment.
COMPUTERS • MIDI • MUSIC SOFTWARE (ProTools, Logic Pro X)
Learn music with a pro songwriter, producer, engineer, music business consultant, and founder & CEO of Work Art Entertainment.
COMPUTERS • MIDI • MUSIC SOFTWARE (ProTools, Logic Pro X)
Learn music with a pro songwriter, producer, engineer, music business consultant, and founder & CEO of Work Art Entertainment.
COMPUTERS • MIDI • MUSIC SOFTWARE (ProTools, Logic Pro X)
Recording & Audio Production, Beat Production, Songwriting, Scoring, Composition & Arranging
Learn music with a pro songwriter, producer, engineer, music business consultant, and founder & CEO of Work Art Entertainment.
MY FAVORITE THINGS TO TEACH
Instruments:
Computers
Pursuits:
Beat Production, Composition & Arranging, Music Business, Music Life Mentoring, Music Software, Recording & Audio Production, Scoring, Songwriting
Styles:
Country, Hip-Hop/Rap, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Rock
Instruments:
Computers
Pursuits:
Beat Production, Composition & Arranging, Music Business, Music Life Mentoring, Music Software, Recording & Audio Production, Scoring, Songwriting
Styles:
Country, Hip-Hop/Rap, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Rock
Skill Levels:
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced