Learn Electric or Acoustic Guitar
Personalized Guitar Lessons for All Ages and Levels at Lagond Music.
Whether you're picking up a guitar for the first time or working toward advanced performance goals, our instructors offer personalized guitar lessons in a professional studio environment. Located in Elmsford, NY, Lagond Music School focuses on contemporary styles like Jazz, Latin, Funk, R&B, Rock, and Pop — helping students build technique, musicality, and creative confidence.
Nicky Barbato
Guitar | Jazz, Theory & Improvisation Instructor
Nicky Barbato is a seasoned performer and composer specializing in jazz guitar, sight reading, and music theory. With a passion for both traditional and experimental styles, Nicky helps students of all levels strengthen their technique, master improvisation, and build real-world musical skills through structured, engaging lessons.
Jon Swift
Guitar | Composition | Production & Sound Design Instructor
Jon Swift brings a unique approach to guitar education by combining technical instruction with songwriting, improvisation, and music production. His lessons are ideal for students interested in creating original material, composing, or blending guitar with digital music tools and sound design.
Paul Maddison
Guitar | Songwriting | Sight Reading & Theory Instructor
Paul is a versatile guitarist, songwriter, and educator with a background in rock, funk, and experimental music. Known for his rhythmic feel and deep knowledge of harmony, Paul helps students develop strong foundational technique while supporting creative exploration, songwriting, and advanced theory.
What You’ll Learn
Guitar fundamentals: technique, chords, scales, posture
Rhythm, groove, and strumming patterns
Sight reading, fretboard fluency & music theory
Improvisation and soloing over chord progressions
How to play in bands or small ensembles
Stage presence and live performance prep
Audition coaching for music programs, ensembles, NYSSMA, and college preparation / demos
Confidence to perform and create original work
What Students, Parents & College Professors Are Saying
"Enrolling my son at Lagond three years ago was one of the best decisions we have ever made. Thanks to all of you at Lagond, he is going to his dream school and will work with some of the most talented people in the university universe. We are very grateful for how you bore with us and guided us every step of the way."
– Parent
"I just wanted to say hello and also say how grateful I am to you and everyone at the school. I guess it just finally really hit me recently how incredible the education I got from Lagond was. I just want to say thank you so much and that there is no way I would be here today without the amazing education I received from Lagond."
– Student“I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the most incredible 4 weeks. I can't begin to explain how much the Lagond faculty and curriculum has enriched my life. I'm forever grateful for the instruction you both afford me. I feel inspired, and ready to take on the audition season!”
- Parent“I do think about Lagond and the profound impact it's had on my life all the time. You definitely helped place me in a position to excel as a musician in college, and I am so grateful for everything I've learned.”
– Student
“Thanks for all you do for the students and the music. Eugene speaks highly of his work with you and it's clear from how he plays that he was well prepared all the way around.”
– Eastman School of Music Professor
Ready to Book Your Lesson?
Get started with a trial session or contact us to learn more.
info@lagondmusic.org
(914) 345-0512
9 Haven St
Elmsford, NY 10523