I am a returning senior student who studied with Nick Russo over twenty years ago, as did my then teenage son. Then and now, Nick has been a knowledgeable and generous teacher. He is enthusiastic, encouraging, and patient. They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks but Nick is certainly teaching me some.
Since I have been playing guitar for almost 60 years, technique is not our main focus. What Nick has been helping me develop and improve is my ear. He is enabling me to hear more, sing more, and play more interesting music. I am optimistic that with Nick’s guidance I will achieve my goals. Having had experience as a student of Nick’s and as a parent of a student of Nick’s, I highly recommend Nick Russo as a teacher.
Peter Coleman
Jan 2026
Nick Russo loves music and he shares that passion for sounds with my son Mico, who has been his guitar student for a few years now. Nick’s emphasis on learning and practicing scales has helped Mico to improve his focus and technique. We also appreciate how much Nick has encouraged Mico to perform live and with other musicians. Nick’s belief in Mico’s ability to learn and improve is great to see and very encouraging. We are delighted to have Nick Russo as Mico’s guitar instructor.
Dina Katz
Jun 2025
Nick is a great musician and a great teacher. He taught my kid guitar with so much patience and creativity. He made the lessons fun and exciting. Highly recommend!
Joan Dupre
Apr 2025
I can’t say enough about how gifted a teacher Nick Russo is. Having taught college students myself for 30 plus years, I appreciate how challenging it can be to tailor lessons to individuals who come to a class or school with varied backgrounds and expectations. Nick is a master at what I believe is the most important aspect of teaching any subject, and that is reaching students where they are. I am a great example of this, having begun these lessons late in life with no musical background. Nick has encouraged me to follow my interests, which is my case is the Blues. I don’t think, however, that there is a musical genre Nick is unfamiliar with. I have heard him play live, so I can attest to his brilliance as a jazz guitarist. Finally, I want to add that Nick is exceedingly patient and kind. Students who have the opportunity to work with this professional musician, whose knowledge of the history of music, music theory, and the practical application of that theory would do well to seize that opportunity. They will surely count themselves lucky.
Brianna Bellissimo
Mar 2025
Nick is an expert musician with tons of musical knowledge and is truly one of the best in his field. He is patient and will treat everyone with respect and kindness. Having a rich background and passion for music, he will take his time and work with you when learning and celebrate your accomplishments and path of progress
Jennifer R
Mar 2025
Great music teacher, patience and very knowledgeable. Goes above and beyond for his students. Such a hidden gem, highly recommend
Vijay Satyanarayana
Feb 2025
Nick has a vast amount of musical knowledge that he brings along with his enthusiasm to my daughter’s guitar lessons. His passion shines through and he is able to find a teaching style that is fun and productive, while the kids learn modern songs they like. I recommend him wholeheartedly!!
Haewon Kye
Oct 2024
My daughter has been taking guitar lessons at a larger franchise school but we were looking for something more personal, wanting to learn more on how to create music as well as the technical skills. So glad to have found Nick. His lessons are first of all fun and his lessons are tailored to your musical interest. He often plays keyboard, drum, or guitar alongside my daughter to create awesome tunes. His lesson style is nothing like I’ve seen elsewhere. The best.
Josh Ohana
Oct 2024
Working with Nick Russo is awesome! He’s been teaching my kids musical instruments for years and they love every second. From ukulele to drums, Nick is a master musician, teacher, and he’s great with kids.
Banafsheh Baheri
Mar 2024
Nick is an outstanding music teacher. He is an educated musician who knows how to connect through music to the student. My son looks forward and enjoys taking lessons from Nick. We are lucky to have found him!
Paul Langer
I am a returning senior student who studied with Nick Russo over twenty years ago, as did my then teenage son. Then and now, Nick has been a knowledgeable and generous teacher. He is enthusiastic, encouraging, and patient. They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks but Nick is certainly teaching me some.
Since I have been playing guitar for almost 60 years, technique is not our main focus. What Nick has been helping me develop and improve is my ear. He is enabling me to hear more, sing more, and play more interesting music. I am optimistic that with Nick’s guidance I will achieve my goals. Having had experience as a student of Nick’s and as a parent of a student of Nick’s, I highly recommend Nick Russo as a teacher.
Peter Coleman
Nick Russo loves music and he shares that passion for sounds with my son Mico, who has been his guitar student for a few years now. Nick’s emphasis on learning and practicing scales has helped Mico to improve his focus and technique. We also appreciate how much Nick has encouraged Mico to perform live and with other musicians. Nick’s belief in Mico’s ability to learn and improve is great to see and very encouraging. We are delighted to have Nick Russo as Mico’s guitar instructor.
Dina Katz
Nick is a great musician and a great teacher. He taught my kid guitar with so much patience and creativity. He made the lessons fun and exciting. Highly recommend!
Joan Dupre
I can’t say enough about how gifted a teacher Nick Russo is. Having taught college students myself for 30 plus years, I appreciate how challenging it can be to tailor lessons to individuals who come to a class or school with varied backgrounds and expectations. Nick is a master at what I believe is the most important aspect of teaching any subject, and that is reaching students where they are. I am a great example of this, having begun these lessons late in life with no musical background. Nick has encouraged me to follow my interests, which is my case is the Blues. I don’t think, however, that there is a musical genre Nick is unfamiliar with. I have heard him play live, so I can attest to his brilliance as a jazz guitarist. Finally, I want to add that Nick is exceedingly patient and kind. Students who have the opportunity to work with this professional musician, whose knowledge of the history of music, music theory, and the practical application of that theory would do well to seize that opportunity. They will surely count themselves lucky.
Brianna Bellissimo
Nick is an expert musician with tons of musical knowledge and is truly one of the best in his field. He is patient and will treat everyone with respect and kindness. Having a rich background and passion for music, he will take his time and work with you when learning and celebrate your accomplishments and path of progress
Jennifer R
Great music teacher, patience and very knowledgeable. Goes above and beyond for his students. Such a hidden gem, highly recommend
Vijay Satyanarayana
Nick has a vast amount of musical knowledge that he brings along with his enthusiasm to my daughter’s guitar lessons. His passion shines through and he is able to find a teaching style that is fun and productive, while the kids learn modern songs they like. I recommend him wholeheartedly!!
Haewon Kye
My daughter has been taking guitar lessons at a larger franchise school but we were looking for something more personal, wanting to learn more on how to create music as well as the technical skills.
So glad to have found Nick. His lessons are first of all fun and his lessons are tailored to your musical interest. He often plays keyboard, drum, or guitar alongside my daughter to create awesome tunes. His lesson style is nothing like I’ve seen elsewhere. The best.
Josh Ohana
Working with Nick Russo is awesome! He’s been teaching my kids musical instruments for years and they love every second. From ukulele to drums, Nick is a master musician, teacher, and he’s great with kids.
Banafsheh Baheri
Nick is an outstanding music teacher. He is an educated musician who knows how to connect through music to the student. My son looks forward and enjoys taking lessons from Nick. We are lucky to have found him!