Guitar Lessons

Now accepting new students!
Learn how to play by ear, read music and translate ideas quickly. Through the practical use of basic music theory, you will develop an essential set of skills that every modern musician should know! Many curriculum have holes in them but my method has always been to find and restore those missing pieces to help you become a well-rounded player.

Alex Marucci
Guitarist & Educator

Sample Curriculum

• Note Memorization
• Chords & Harmony (Open & Barre Chords, Triads, Inversions, Extended Voicings, etc.)
• Scales & Modes (Major, Minor, Diminished, Augmented, etc.)
• Technique (Hammer-ons, Bending, Tapping, etc.)
• Picking (Flat, Alternate, Hybrid, Finger)
• Style Lab (Rock, Blues, Jazz, Funk, Metal)
• Reading Music (Tablature & Standard Notation)
• Practical Musicianship (Ear training & skills to help you perform better in a group)
• Songwriting & Composition
• Improvising (play what you hear in your head)
• Amps & Effects (plus other cool gear and how to use it)
• Recording (from basic to fully mastered production)
• Guitar Anatomy & Basic Maintenance
​• Career Coaching

Location

Lessons are held in your home within reasonable travel distance based on schedule availability (serving areas of Northern and Central New Jersey).  I also offer lessons from anywhere in the world via Skype. Please inquire below for more details.

Rates

$30 / Half-Hour Lesson

$45 / 45-Minute Lesson

$50 / One-Hour Lesson
**Best Value**

Cash, check, credit card and PayPal are all accepted.

Policy

Lessons are held on a weekly basis in your home or via Skype and are billed monthly. The fee is due in advance before the first lesson of each month (by cash, check or PayPal). Once paid for, you will have secured the time slot you have selected. Cancellations must be made with a minimum of 24 hours notice. This gives me time to rearrange my schedule and give notice to other students. No refunds will be provided however, a make up lesson will be offered. If I am unable to teach a lesson for any reason, I will make up the lesson (if not I will issue a refund). This policy ensures the best possible experience for everyone and helps keep lessons focused on the music.

Testimonials

"I've been playing a looong time. I'm not bad, but I lacked confidence in certain aspects of my playing. Other areas I just needed a new approach to improve my technique. With Alex's guidance and fresh approach, I've vastly improved my ability to identify proper keys and patterns for soloing and alternatives to the standard "box" we're all taught. I’ve even learned phrasing from artists I never would have thought would have improved my playing ability. I've gone waaaaay out of the box and I'm enjoying every minute of it. I've come a long way in a short amount of time. Alex is extremely patient as well. Starting to use jam tracks to develop and get comfortable with new soloing techniques. All with Alex's tutelage. A lifetime of gratitude to Alex. Awesome teacher. He'll get you up and running. Thank you Alex!!!"

John T.


​Alex Marucci is an excellent guitar teacher! He is knowledgeable and patient with our 9 year old son. My son looks forward to lessons with Alex. Within a year, my son has learned the basics of music theory, scales and the chords to his favorites songs. At 9 years old, I was skeptical that he would not have the attention span to maintain playing, but we’ve recently lengthened his lessons! Alex makes learning guitar fun and exciting, he is truly skilled at teaching. We are so proud of the progress our son makes with each lesson, and his confidence is through the roof whenever he shows off his skills! 

Amanda V.