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Jack Baker
Fingerpicking Guitar & Banjo Lessons NYC — Jack Baker'sFretted Instruments SchoolFretted
Instruments
School
School of Fingerpicking Folk Guitar & Banjo
Jack Baker'sFretted Instruments School
School of Fingerpicking Folk Guitar & Banjo
Jack Baker
Welcome to the
Fretted Instruments
School
I have been giving Guitar and Banjo lessons to people at all levels — beginners, intermediate and advanced — since 1970. I give music lessons on Bluegrass Banjo, Clawhammer Banjo, and Acoustic Fingerstyle Folk Guitar in Manhattan, New York City.
I've published many articles on Acoustic Folk Guitar and Bluegrass Banjo. In addition to teaching different styles of Guitar and Banjo, I also teach Music Theory, Improvisation, and Composition.
"Deeply rooted in American musical heritage since 1970."
The Studio
Private one-on-one instruction tailored to your level and goals. In-person in Manhattan or online from anywhere.
Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar
Master the art of fingerpicking technique and repertoire
Chet Atkins Guitar Solos
Learn the legendary thumb-picking style of the Country Gentleman
Clawhammer Banjo
Traditional down-picking technique rooted in Appalachian music
Bluegrass Banjo
Three-finger Scruggs-style picking for speed and clarity
Music Theory
Understand the language behind the music you play
Ear Training
Develop your ability to recognize intervals, chords, and progressions
Mandolin
Explore chords, melodies, and technique on the mandolin
Fiddle
Learn bowing, intonation, and traditional fiddle tunes
Fretted Instruments School of Guitar Lessons and Banjo Lessons is considered by many known professionals as "The Juilliard In Its Field"
"Years from now, after I'm gone, someone will listen to what I've done and know I was here. They may not know or care who I was, but they'll hear my guitars speaking for me."
Watch & Listen
Guitar performances and tutorials from Jack Baker.
Freight Train
Jack R. BakerWindy & Warm
Jack R. BakerMy Magic Cork Trick
TutorialGlow Worm
Jack R. BakerBanjo soundtracks recorded by Jack Baker for Jim Henson's Sesame Street.
Harmony
Jim Henson's Sesame Street
Rabbits, Textures, Shapes
Jim Henson's Sesame Street
Young MacDonald
Jim Henson's Sesame StreetFrequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? We're happy to chat before you commit to anything.
Get in TouchBook Your Lesson
Ready to start your journey? Get in touch to schedule a private lesson in-person in Manhattan or online from anywhere in the world.
