Gene Pino Guitar Studio

I took guitar lessons with Gene for over 7 years, and would have continued if I didn’t have to go to college! I began taking guitar lessons in 2002, as a 10 year old fifth grader at Greens Farms Elementary School.
Gene was able to encourage my creativity in a way that most music teachers do not. I was never forced to follow a traditional route, and was encouraged to follow a creative one. The first 3 or 4 years of my lessons with Gene mainly consisted of learning chords, scales, and songs that I wanted to learn (he has a great database of songs with guitar TABs that he can teach!). Once I knew my way around the neck of the guitar, could solo like no other 14 year old around, and could play pretty much any chord, we started to compose music together, and get creative.
Gene would help me understand the songwriting process, give me tips for my own songs, and encourage me in a positive and rewarding way. I was never forced to become an extra sight-​reader, because that was not going to be as useful for me in the position I was in (lead guitarist of a high school band at Staples High School). I needed to be able to improvise guitar solos, write a new chord progression on the spot, and jump into any jam session I was presented with. Gene made sure I was well equipped for that job!
It has now been almost 12 years since I first stepped into Gene’s studio, and I still play the guitar every day, and am in love with the instrument. Gene taught me how to creatively express myself, and I am very grateful for that.
I am happy that Gene and I still stay in touch, and we even get together and jam every once and a while. Gene Pino Guitar Studios is the way to go!!!