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Teacher James Lorusso is a graduate of the Music Conservatory of Westchester, through its collaboration with Mercy College, where he was the recipient of a Conservatory scholarship as well as a scholarship from the Epstein Fine Arts Fund. He studied guitar in Puerto Rico with Leo Brouwer, Alirio Diaz, Angel Romero, and Manuel Barrueco, and musical interpretation with renowned pianist Bruce Hungerford in New York. Mr. Lorusso made his New York debut at CAMI Hall in 1984, and was a prizewinner in the 1983 international guitar competition at the Festival Internacional de Guitarra de Puerto Rico. Mr. Lorusso has served on the Conservatory faculty for 41 years and is also a faculty member at Manhattanville College and Westchester Community College. He has also taught at Marymount College and the American Institute of Guitar. He has studied in Spain with guitarists Narciso Yepes and Jose-Luis Lopategui. Private Instruction Available
Now accepting students in Westchester County. If you would like to sign up for private instruction with James, or lessons at the Music Conservatory of Westchester, please click here to contact Mr. Lorusso. Lorusso Guitar Studio Reviews
It seems I've been non-stop since returning from our
honeymoon - I haven't had much of a chance to write you
to thank you and MaryAnn for playing so beautifully at
our wedding. You were an absolute pleasure to work with.
From our initial meeting through the followup
discussions leading up to our wedding day, you did an
amazing job - everything was perfect. It was clear to
me, from our very first conversation, that you truly
cared about what we wanted and you also helped me along
the way to choose selections that I may not have
otherwise thought of. The music selections for the
ceremony added such an emotional touch and our guests
all commented how this added to their experience.
We're so happy that we chose to hire you and MaryAnn to
play at our wedding.
Lynn
Greetings Jim, I just want to follow up with you to let
you know that we were very pleased with your
performance. The manager Scott approached our table
toward the end and asked "who hired the Guitarist"? I
humbly raised my hand and he said "good job, he is
really good. I'm thinking of using him somehow in the
future." He also said that he was standing outside the
room just listening because the music was great. I hope
you continue to stay encouraged in sharing your talent
with others. Many future blessings to you and your wife.
Maria :-)
I found Jim on Thumbtack after searching for a guitar teacher
for my 9 year old daughter. I was extremely impressed with
his experience and knowledge. After taking lessons for 1
year with Jim, my daughter is playing beautifully and I
know this is mainly due to Jim's patient nature and incredible
teaching style. He goes above and beyond to keep her motivated.
When he is not teaching her he is creating music pieces
based on songs that she has chosen. Jim's passion for and
dedication to teaching guitar were apparent from the very
first lesson. I highly recommend him!
Paula M.
Jim is an excellent teacher and guitar player. Starting
out playing guitar over 50 years ago I focused on playing
songs not learning the fundamentals of playing the guitar.
Jim appreciated my skill and targeted ways to improve my
playing and knowledge of the guitar. He definitely enhanced
my playing. Jim is also an easy person to like and he works
with your availability in scheduling lessons.
Guy C.
I found the search for classical guitar instruction rather
daunting until I discovered the website of James Lorusso.
My initial contact from several other entities and individuals
proved far too commercially driven for my taste. I was interested
in taking formal lessons and learning how to read music
not just learning from tablature or playing by ear which
I had done for over fifty years. A few hours following my
e-mail inquiry I was surprised and gratified to receive
a personal call from Mr. Lorusso and was in his studio the
very next day. I was immediately impressed with this gentleman.
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His warmth and finely honed pedagogic approach were
so apparent it was only a matter of minutes into that
introductory lesson I became convinced I had found the
quintessential teacher a true pedagogue and a man of
such talent and encyclopedic musical knowledge I was
drawn to him like a magnet. Seldom in life does one
come across a resource as substantial and charismatic
as this gentleman look no further, you have just found
a genius who's also as warm as the day is long! My name
is Tom I'm 67 years of age and feel like a kid when
I'm in Jims studio. In three months he has given me
gifts of learning and brought me to places I thought
were unachievable. He will do the same for you!
Thomas Ford
Zoom Guitar Lessons Available Worldwide Mr. Lorusso is now offering face to face online lessons via Zoom video calling. The first call is free! During this video call, we will get acquainted and explore your goals, needs and direction. The second, and all subsequent video calls, will be paid through PayPal. Call or contact Mr. Lorusso for details. To make a payment, click here. Approach to Teaching
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