Instruction

Around 2005 I started a music space in Greenpoint Brooklyn called "Brooklyn Music Studio for Women and Girls." It went through a few different titles, but had remained consistent as a place for guitar, bass, and drum lessons for 15 years! This fall (2020) I closed the doors and set up at home to teach full time online. The pandemic forced this to happen.  I miss my drum kit, beat-up baby grand piano, loud microphones, and the safe fun atmosphere of meeting students and making noise at the studio space. The rent wars won, and I knew that was coming. Now I'm taking time to reinvent a comfortable online learning place for my students, as well as plan out a future music-making location.

For more information:: info@saralandeau.com

About private lessons.

For a lot of years, I  have worked as a guitar instructor, band coach, and drum teacher. I have taught courses on music theory,  popular to punk to shred to classical guitar styles,  general sight reading for guitar, bass, and drumkit. I've helped several students build pedal boards and trained young bands to record in DAWs. I've worked parallel and with Girls Rock Camp for over 10 years, helping coach both kids and adults.

I find learning music theory fun, but won't force it on you (well, just a bit). I believe learning the fundamentals and ideas behind WHY songs work will help you to teach yourself and grow a foundation to build upon. Learning fom several angles is essential - songs, patterns, a little theory, happy accidents -  it all adds up to  becoming a creative guitarist and musician. 

I have a large library of educational resources and cross reference from several books and study materials. We will aim towards any style(s)  you are most interested in. Students of all ages are welcome. Specialization includes adults learning an instrument for the first time.   

• Available to all ages.
• Guitarists and Bassists: learn sight reading, fretboard theory, rhythms, strums, flat or fingerpicking, songs, music theory, scales, exercies, extended chord theory, harmony, inversions, lead styles, etc
• Drummers: learn rudiments, ergonomics, sight reading, rhythm styles, sticking, songs, healthy technique
• Aim towards any musical styles you are most interested in
• Set personal musical goals
• Group and private lessons available
• Book weekly, bi-weekly, or as often as works for your schedule
• 30min, 45min, and 60minute lessons available
• All Lessons Online

Group Guitar Classes.

Guitar Workshop, Group Class

https://www.lessonface.com/instructor/sara-landeau

BEGINNERS: Sundays at 4pm EDT (drop in's welcome!)

INTERMEDIATE: Sundays at 5pm EDT (monthly sign up)

These courses serve as an introduction to the instrument and will provide students with  instant access to making music on the guitar. The course will be split into several units that cover various aspects of understanding the instrument and the music that can be created with it. Focus points will be strumming and rhythms, reading music, improvising, and beginning songwriting. Learn the fundamentals of popular songs through chords, melodies, rhythms, and essential fretboard technique. Knowing how and why musical patterns work will help you to teach yourself and develop a solid foundation. All levels welcome. 

* Recognizing and playing common musical themes.

* Learn songs you like from a list compiled by the class on the first day.

* Tricks and tips for learning music more quickly.

* Being able to play with others.

* Build confidence.

* Easier memorization of pieces.

* Exercise your creativity as we write a song (all levels encouraged)

* Electric guitarist's guide to tone and basic pedal order.

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EDUCATION

M.F.A., Sonic Arts, Brooklyn College, NY 2019

B.A., Art History, Columbia University, New York, NY, 2002 

(other) 2018 Pro Tools Audio Certified, courses at The Juilliard School

TEACHING

Brooklyn College, CUNY NYC,  Adjunct Professor of Music

Montclair State University, NJ Adjunct Professor of Music

Graduate Classes taught, Brooklyn College Spring 2020: 

"Sonic Arts Composition - Analysis of Pink Noises"

"Advanced Guitar Theory"

Music History Courses, Current  2016- present

"Music: Its Language, History, and Culture” 

"Music in Global America"

"Rap and Rock as a Cultural Phenomena" 

Brooklyn Music Studio for Women and Girls, owner NYC 2003-present

Owner

Private and Group Instrument Instructor: Guitar, Bass 

Lessonface, guitar teacher 2013-present

Private, Group, Masterclasses  

Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls NYC/Girls Rock Camp Alliance 2005 - presentBand Coach, Guitar Teacher, Pedal Workshops

Lessonface, guitar teacher 2013-present
Private, Group, Masterclasses