Learn music with an award-winning pro bassist (The Jakob's Ferry Stragglers, Darryl Washington, Greg Millar, Rey Scott, Bobby Jones, Doug Yeomans, Mary Ramsey, Ray Hangen, Joe Rozler, The Tim Clarke Soul-tet), guitarist, and music educator (SUNY Fredonia).

Learn the instrument—AND the music. Ed Croft is one of WNY’s hardest working freelance musicians. Equally at home in styles ranging from bebop jazz to honky tonk country, Croft always strives to serve the song through his playing. It is this quality that he instills in students—teaching them to be musicians, and not merely people who play instruments. Students will learn the skills to make them a gig-ready team player!

My Favorite Things to Teach

• Instruments: Double Bass, Bass Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar
• Pursuits: Improvisation, Music Theory, Performance
• Styles: Alternative, Blues, Classical, Country, Folk, Indie, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Pop, R&B, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Soul/Funk, Traditional, World Music

Ages & Skill Levels

• I work best with students ages 10 and up
• Beginner, intermediate, and advanced students are welcome

Availability & Rates

• All lessons are currently conducted virtually
• Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays: 4:30pm–9:00pm
• Sundays: 9:00am–9:00pm
• 30 minutes: $35
• 60 minutes: $65

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 crof1686@fredonia.edu to discuss.

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.

Learn music with a pro percussionist & touring performer (SAAKUMU Dance Troupe, Mohamed Diaby and Manding Foli Kan Don, Brian Marsalis, DJ Logic), music educator (founder of Slyboots School of Music), and executive director of Bernard Woma Dagara Music Center USA.

Master the flow of time through African drumming. One-on-one music lessons with Slyboots founder Griffin Brady are perfect for students of all ages and abilities who are interested in hand drums, stick drums, drum set, and percussion. Together, you will learn how to groove by reading and listening to music while mastering techniques and styles from around the world.

My Favorite Things to Teach

• Instruments: Drums & Percussion
• Pursuits: Performance, Improvisation (and positive social change through cultural arts education and performance)
• Styles: World Music (African Percussion, Reggae, Marching Percussion), Jazz, Rock, Folk

Ages & Skill Levels

• I work best with students of all ages
• Beginner, intermediate, and advanced students are welcome

Availability & Rates

• Lessons are currently conducted either virtually or at my one of my studio locations in Buffalo, NY (following CDC guidelines for safety)
• Mondays & Tuesdays: 6:00am–4:00pm
• Thursdays & Fridays: 6:00am–10:00pm
• 30 minutes: $25
• 60 minutes: $50

Use the calendar below to check upcoming availability and reserve your next lesson online, then checkout to send your request. (No payment is required until the lesson is confirmed.) If there are no bookings available, or you need a different day or time, contact me at slyboots@me.com to discuss.

Learn music with a pro tuba player, bass guitarist, & touring performer (Lost In The Trees, SNMNMNM, The Avett Brothers, Superchunk, and Peter Holsapple), music educator, and founder & CEO of Markola Beverages.

My Favorite Things to Teach

• Instruments: Tuba, Trombone, Trumpet, Bass Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano
• Pursuits: Improvisation, Music Life Mentoring, Music Theory, Performance
• Styles: Alternative, Blues, Classical, Country, Folk, Indie, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Rock, Soul/Funk

Ages & Skill Levels

• I work best with students ages 11 and up
• Beginner, intermediate, and advanced students are welcome

Availability & Rates

• All lessons are currently conducted virtually
• Mondays–Thursdays: 9:00am–7:00pm
• Saturdays: 11:00am–6:00pm
• 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 mark.daumen@gmail.com to discuss.

Learn music with a pro composer, bassist, producer, and arranger (Brian Culbertson, Najee, Julius Wilson, Cissy Houston, Marvin Winans, Riley Richard, Phil Perry, Me’Lisa Morgan, Donnie McClurkin, Special Gift, “Stevie J” Jordan, Walter Kemp 3).

My Favorite Things to Teach

• Instruments: Double Bass, Bass Guitar, Synth Bass
• Pursuits: Improvisation, Music Business, Music Life Mentoring, Music Theory, Performance, Recording & Audio Production
• Styles: Alternative, Blues, Classical, Country, Electronic/Dance, Folk, Hip-Hop/Rap, Indie, Jazz, Metal/Hard Rock, Musical Theatre, Pop, R&B, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Soul/Funk, Traditional

Ages & Skill Levels

• I work best with students of all ages
• Beginner, intermediate, and advanced students are welcome

Availability & Rates

• All lessons are currently conducted virtually
• Tuesdays & Thursdays: 10:00am–9:30pm
• 30 minutes: $40
• 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 rishonodel2@gmail.com to discuss.

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, 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