Hello and Welcome!

My name is Diego. I teach private lessons on most fretted instruments including guitar, mandolin, bass, ukulele, and banjo. 

I have been playing music for over 20 years and teaching for 15. I received a bachelor's of music with a concentration on jazz/commercial guitar from Towson University. As a working musician in New York, I regularly perform in a variety of settings including wedding receptions, cocktail hours and ceremonies, pit orchestras, jazz ensembles, Irish folk groups, and pop, funk, and R&B bands among many others. I pride myself on being able to play in any style/genre and as a result, am able to teach any style/genre of music. 

I believe that music should be as fun and enjoyable as possible. I encourage my students to learn what they want to learn but also challenge them to step outside their comfort zone. Each and every song/piece has something to learn from. 

When I am not playing or teaching, I am either lounging with my dog, on a hike, or playing video games, usually something Nintendo related.