Private Guitar Lessons
Greetings and thank you for visiting my lessons page!
My name is Austin Charnis and I have been teaching private guitar lessons all around NY and CT since 2009, working with students from beginner to advanced levels to help them achieve their musical goals.
As an author of instruction books and cutting-edge lesson plans, my teaching method allows my students to quickly pick up the basics and dive right into whatever style they want to learn.
My teaching approach focuses on the specific needs of each student, with an emphasis on the nuances of proper performance and connection with the music.
Explore the following styles and available lesson types, and reach out today to learn more!
To check out some original sample lesson plans, click here.
Electric Guitar
Want to play like a pro? Electric guitar lessons will get you shredding and playing your favorite songs in no time. Start leveling up your skills today!
✅ Chords, Scales & Techniques
✅ Lead & Rhythm Guitar Styles
✅ Rock, Blues, Pop & More
✅ Improvisation & Soloing
Classical Guitar
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, our classical guitar lessons will help you refine your technique, improve your musicality, and play with confidence.
✅ Personalized lessons tailored to your skill level
✅ Classical techniques and sight-reading
✅ Beginner, intermediate and advanced repertoire
✅ Learn from an experienced, passionate instructor
Finger-Style Guitar (acoustic & electric)
Make your guitar sing with melody, bass, and rhythm—all at once!
✅ Essential fingerpicking patterns
✅ Thumb independence
✅ Melodies and bass lines that blend seamlessly
✅ Travis Picking and other advanced techniques
Music Theory
Do you love music but struggle to understand the theory behind it? Our Music Theory Lessons will help you:
✅ Read and write sheet music
✅ Master scales, chords, and harmony
✅ Improve your composition and improvisation skills
✅ Understand the secrets behind your favorite songs
lessons at my studio
$100/HR
$80/45MIN
$60/30MIN
lessons in your home
$110/HR
$90/45MIN
$70/30MIN
I can’t say enough great things about my Austin! He’s a talented, passionate, and kind musician He’s authentic and effective in his approach. He doesn’t just teach a one-size-fits-all approach—he takes the time to understand your goals and creates a strategy tailored specifically for you.
Miguel M (Tarrytown, NY)
I took guitar lessons with Austin for over a year, and as a beginner it was a great experience. Austin is extremely knowledgeable and patient and designs the lessons for your level. He takes into account what kind of music you’re interested in too and we chose songs and pieces to work on that I liked and that challenged me. His students follow him for years and I’ve met them at music events where Austin performed. It’s like being part of a community. He’s continuously supportive of all his students’ musical journeys!
Jessica N (Cortlandt Manor, NY)