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

“It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business.”

Keith Finley

“It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business.”

Monet Goode

“It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business.”

Channing Lee

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