David Allen Coester, Guitar

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Guitar Lessons

Learn to play the guitar. Students can sign up for 4, 8 or 16 week sessions of guitar instruction. During the weekly one-on-one lesson emphasis is placed on building a strong technical and musical foundation. Thus creating ease in playing that allows all styles of music making to be more enjoyable. Instruction is then tailored to meet your musical goals.

Lessons are available to children and adults of all levels and styles (rock, folk, jazz, blues and classical). Located in Dunkirk, New York the studio is open by appointment only. Lessons are also available on Wednesday in Mayville, NY. Please call (716) 680-2259 or e-mail to schedule an appointment.

Ergonomic Technique. By minimizing tension and enhancing the efficiency of muscle motion the student will play with a minimum of effort. Even more advanced players can benefit greatly from refining their technical skills.

David Allen Coester
BM; MM, Manhattan School of Music. Studies with Sharon Isbin, Nicholas Goluses and David Leisner. Performances in Italy, Korea and the United States. Until recently was a member of the music faculty of the Crestwood Music Education Center in Westchester County, New York. Over 15 years of professional teaching experience. Read More

Free Guitars

It is important for all students to have a good quality instrument to practice on. There are so many poorly constructed guitars that have intonation problems and are difficult to play. Learning any instrument is a challenging undertaking. No student should suffer on inferior or inappropriately sized guitar. Therefore, all students (ages 16 and under) who sign up for a 16 week session are given, at no charge, a size appropriate guitar. Hopefully making the learning process easier for the student and the guitar teacher. The guitars are available in the following sizes: 1/2 size (small children), 3/4 size(adolescents), 7/8 size(teenagers, ladies and gentlemen with smaller hands) and full size* Read More

Sign up for 16 lessons and get a guitar free*  
16 Lessons, Guitar, Backpacker Style Case, Book $295.00*

Session is 16 consecutive weeks (excluding major holidays). Canceled or missed lessons will not be made-up. No refunds after 5 weeks.
*Full Size Guitar add $25.00

 

8 Week Session
Rate
per session*
30 Minutes
$128.00
45 Minutes
$184.00
60 Minutes
$240.00
   
16 Week Session
Rate per
session*
30 Minutes
$256.00
45 Minutes
$368.00
60 Minutes
$480.00
4 Week Session
Rate
per session*
30 Minutes
$64.00
45 Minutes
$92.00
60 Minutes
$120.00

Strunal Guitars. I recommend the Strunal guitars to all of my students. There appropriate small size, good intonation and playability makes teaching and learning less of a chore for children and adults with smaller hands. Strunal Student Guitars

Dunkirk is located in Chautauqua County and is close to Fredonia, Westfield, Silver Creek, Lily Dale and Mayville. Not so far from Jamestown and Hamburg.

 

Teaching a Master Class at the Nayhehol International Music Festival in Seoul, South Korea


MeanTone Guitar Studio
by Appointment Only
P.O. Box 45
Dunkirk, New York 14048
716 680-2259
DavidCoester@meantone.com