Guitar Lessons on Long Island, NY
Our Approach to Guitar Lessons at Grace Music School
Learning guitar & ukulele should be a fun process and something that students can enjoy for many years to come. That’s why our guitar teachers teach songs and material that students like. From rock to jazz and pop, we teach all genres and styles.
We teach children through adult players and tailor each lesson to the student’s goals and interests. Whether you are just starting out or if you are tired of trying to figure it out yourself on YouTube, we’ll help you reach your goals.
If you are thinking about starting guitar or ukulele lessons, schedule a risk-free lesson with one of our amazing teachers!

Experience the Grace Music School Difference
Guitar Lessons Should Be Fun!
We all know the feeling: you hear your favorite song come on and you can’t resist the urge to play along on your air guitar! Here at Grace Music School, we can help you convert your musical fantasies into reality – while preserving that irresistible sense of joy you feel when playing along. We want each of our students to LOVE their musical experience with us!
Whether you come to us planning on becoming the next Jimi Hendrix or simply wanting to play songs around the campfire with your friends, our top-notch instructors will help you progress quickly toward your goals while ensuring you have fun along the way.
We Emphasize Healthy Technique
Regardless of your ultimate goals, our teachers will prioritize strong fundamentals including proper posture, hand positioning, chords, fretting, picking, and strumming. As students progress, these basics will become second nature – and serve as the foundation from which students can apply their skills across a variety of genres and styles.
We want our guitar students to be literate, well-rounded musicians. Beginners and seasoned performers alike will find value in our approach at Grace Music School, coupling technical instruction with elements of music theory and music history in each lesson.
We Care About Your Musical Interests & Goals
Your unique interests and background will help guide your experience at Grace Music School. We teach beginners, intermediate, and advanced students who are interested in a variety of styles – including rock, jazz, classical, pop, blues, and more. Whether you’re inspired by modern day singer-songwriters or the rockers of the 1970s, we can’t wait to get started with you!
Our seasoned instructors will draw upon years of playing, performing, and teaching experience to guide you in improving your skills and exploring the many possibilities of your instrument, and advancing toward your goals at a pace that works for you.
Our Guitar & Ukulele Teachers
Thomas Diognardi
Thomas Diognardi is multi-instrumentalist, producer, and songwriter from Bethpage, NY. He’s spent the better part of his life performing with various bands, and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Studio Production from the Music Conservatory at SUNY Purchase.
Michael Roberts
Michael is a versatile and eclectic guitarist based in the New York area. His performances have taken him throughout the United States and Canada. Equally comfortable on the classical and electric guitar.
Frenie Acoba
Frenie Acoba is an actress, singer, and dancer, where she has been involved in theater and entertainment for over a decade. Frenie has performed professionally in the National Tour of “South Pacific” and in the Original Broadway Cast of “Matilda the Musical”.
Vincent Muscarella
Vincent Muscarella is a classical/electric guitarist and music instructor from Long Island, NY. Vincent performs at music halls, festivals, churches, museums, clubs, theaters, and symposiums around the east coast and the south of the United States
Michael Alvarez
Michael Alvarez is a freelance musician and a private teacher at Grace Music School in Woodbury, New York. He is a multi-instrumentalist who plays saxophone, piano, guitar, and a variety of other woodwind and string instruments and is also an accomplished vocalist.
TJ Moran
TJ Moran teaches orchestral strings, piano, and ukulele at Grace Music School, where he has been a member of the faculty since 2018. He served as principal cellist at the Crane School of Music in Potsdam, New York, where he was a founding member of the Potsdam Trout Quintet and studied cello performance under Dr. Mathias Wexler
Eliza Stoehrer
Eliza Stoehrer, MT-BC, is a passionate Music Therapist and instructor from Long Island, New York. Primarily a percussionist and vocalist, Eliza has also studied guitar and piano from a young age.
Emerson Forbes
Emerson Forbes is a trained percussionist and jazz musician with significant experience in songwriting, guitar, and piano. In 2024, Emerson graduated from the University of Delaware on the Dean’s List with a degree in Music Education and a minor in Jazz Studies.
Rosie Barker
Rosie Barker is a voice teacher, performer, and passionate music educator with a rich background in musical theatre, rock, classical, jazz, and contemporary pop vocal styles. A proud member of Actors’ Equity Association (AEA),
Sara Crapanzano
Sara is a vocalist, acoustic guitarist, and songwriter from Long Island that got her start at a young age singing in church, musical theater, choir and participating in NYSSMA and SCMEA.
Dylan Krukowski
Dylan Krukowski is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist and music educator with a deep background in chamber music and solo performance. Having graduated from Ithaca College with a dual degree in Performance and Music Education,
Justin Adelman
Justin began his musical journey at age 4, inspired by his Dad’s enjoyment of performing in concert and his Grandfather’s love of music. Justin is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and record producer.
Cameron Keym
Cameron Keym is a dedicated music educator, bringing over 25 years of enriching musical experiences to students of diverse ages and skill levels across the U.S., Europe, and Mexico. With a deep-rooted passion for music education, Cameron emphasizes the importance of identifying each student’s current musical inspiration.
Kevin Quinn
Born and raised in New York, Kevin began his musical studies on guitar as a teenager. While attending the State University of New York at New Paltz, Kevin began to take an interest in jazz.
What you can expect
Together we explore student musical goals
We match students with one of our expert instructors.
Start attending lessons! Parents can receive progress reports each week.
We Offer Simple Pricing to Fit your Schedule & Budget
30 min
Weekly Lessons
$190
/month
45 min
Weekly Lessons
$285
/month
60 min
Weekly Lessons
$380
/month
Frequently Asked Questions
So, What Are You Waiting For?
We’re excited to match you with a teacher that can guide you along on your musical journey. Nothing will enable you to progress more effectively than a one-on-one partnership with an inspiring professional.
Let us help you explore and build your abilities in a setting that is comfortable for you. You never know how far you can go until you take that first step, so get started today!

