Bill Rigo

Lessons Offered

Where are Lessons Offered

About Me

I am a versatile, accomplished guitarist who can play rock,pop, blues, country, fingerpicking and classical styles. Learn the songs YOU want to play! Interesting, unique approach will hold your interest. I'll teach you to play your favorite song in no time. Most of my students don't want to know all the rules about music they just want to be able to play songs that they love without dedicating their whole lives to it! I can make this happen! Anyone with desire can learn. Children ( 7 yrs. and up ), teens and adults of all ages welcome. I am infinitely patient, non-judgemental and supportive. I'lll come to you or you come to me. Rates are reasonable.

My Musical Education Background

 I have been playing the  guitar  for 45 years  performing for 25 years in a band and as a solo  artist .  I also have written  dozens of songs and arranged, produced and recorded songs for other people . I studied music in Manhattan school of music, Binghamton University,  Boston university and West Chester State College.  I  also studied  with private instructors for 23 years.  I have been a guitar instructor for 20 years as well and have  taught  more than 1000 students to become competent and even accomplished musicians. 

Genres and Subjects Taught

 I basically teach all styles of music. Rock, pop, country, funk, blues, folk,  fingerpicking style, classical  and jazz standards.   Learn how to solo and improvise to anything you hear.. Reading music  and music theory is optional but would be valuable to learn.. you can  learn how to play back songs  after hearing them  with some basic ear training. I can also teach you the fundamentals of songwriting and arranging.

Lesson Rates

 Rage are reasonable. If you want cheap guitar lessons  you will end up spending more money with a less skilled teacher  because it will take you so much longer to learn what I can teach you in a much shorter time.  Please contact me for a lesson rates.  Rates vary depending on the length of the lesson and whether or not I come to you or you come to me.  Remember, you always get what you pay for. 

Ages / Skill Levels Taught

 All ages  are welcome  including seniors  but minimum age is seven years old. If you have a child under seven it is best that they learn piano  first because it is easier on the fingers until they are older. I teach beginners to advanced levels. unless you consider yourself a highly accomplished guitar player I can help you 

My Certifications and Awards

 Winner of Boston Phoenix songwriting contest 

My Musical Influences

 Too numerous to mention 

Service Area

Sandra
Boynton Beach, FL

Bill is a great teacher. He picked up on my needs quickly and was able to teach me on my level of proficiency.

John K
Boynton Beach, FL

I can't say enough about the great approach that Bill has to teaching. He made me feel totally at ease and strengthened my weak points, bringing my playing level up in a short time. He never imposed his musical taste on me let me pick my own preference I had trouble changing cords on time until he introduced me to a technique, he invented which works amazing.in a short time I'm changing chords in half the time I look forward to my lesson each week the guitar is a passion to Bill you can tell he loves teaching .

Joel
Hadlyme, CT

I started taking guitar lessons with Bill at age 65, having no musical experience at all. Now, at age 73 I am playing at open mics, jamming with accomplished musicians, and occasionally doing paid gigs. Bills patience and understanding, along with his excellent teaching method, has enabled me to exceed my own expectations in a relatively short time. If I did not have to move out of state, I would still be taking lessons from him.

Rocky
Delray Beach, FL

Bill is adept at guiding you to your full potential,I progressed to a stage that I didn’t know was possible!