Ben Shanblatt - Creative Guitar Institute

Private lessons on six- and seven-string guitar nestle inside Ben Shanblatt – Creative Guitar Institute tucked away on Riverside Drive. The address—587 Riverside Drive New York, NY 10031—places it where neighborhood guitar dreams find room to grow. Focused guidance in fingerstyle, hybrid picking, and fretboard visualization meets intentional practice routines so every session counts.

Students also dig deeper with songwriting construction, improvisational phrasing, and genre-specific techniques spanning jazz, metal, and Brazilian traditions. Ensemble coaching and recording prep round out the curriculum, giving players a chance to hear their progress take shape. Exercises in polyrhythms and alternate tunings sit beside ear-training drills that transfer straight to the stage. Clarity and control sit at the core of every lesson plan.

Need a map that drops you at the doorstep? Save the directions—then call (201) 923-0776 and set a time.