Musician and Instructor
GUITAR LESSONS
A well-liked and respected instructor, who studied under nationally renowned music producer, director, and performer Rob Mathes, Rory has been teaching students to play guitar for over 35 years. Offering private and group instruction, in-person, and virtual sessions.
Rory's past and current instructional courses include:
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Beginning Guitar – Stamford CT Continuing Education, Rippowam H.S.
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Beginning & Intermediate Guitar – Greenwich CT H.S.
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Group & Indiviual Study – Greenwich CT YMCA
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Ongoing in-person and virtual private and group instruction.
"Rory is an extremely personable teacher and makes learning to play the guitar a fun experience. You tell him what songs you want to play and he will help you learn it." - Eileen W.
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"Rory is the first teacher to tailor my son's instruction to both the skills he needs and his favorite music (while opening his eyes to new music) - so practicing is fun" - Mary M.
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"I've learned more in my first month with Rory than I did in a year with my previous instructor" - David O.
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"Wicked lesson; very clear and to the point!" - M.O

Rory tailors instruction to YOU! He structures lesson plans that focus on your needs (with emphasis on enjoyment!) - no matter what your age, goal, or skill level... from beginner through advanced.
If you are a beginner, Rory can get you going! If you've hit a roadblock, Rory can get you past it! If you want to take your skills to the next level, Rory can get you there!
Offering musical stylings covering many genres... from Chet Atkins to Eric Clapton, Andres Segovia to Robben Ford, Keith Richards to Tommy Emmanuel, Dick Dale, Jimmy Page, Eddie Van Halen to BB King... and guitar techniques including Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar, Fingerstyle, Performance, Jamming Skills, Reading Music, Scales and Exercises, Guidance In Equipment Selection... whatever your passion Rory can help to further your skills.
Private in-person guitar lessons may take place in Rory's studio in Stamford, CT or in your home. Virtual lessons are also available!
"Nice one. Tuning sounds right and I learned to play this in a day. Really nicely satisfying, simple bass lick" - Tom O.
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"Nice tutorial! Best and closest sounding I've heard" - Brad C.
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"This is pure awesome. Thanks for uploading this, it sounds very true to the recording and you can really let loose with it!" - Jason J.
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"Best guitar teacher, EVER!" - Sandi G.