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Jason offers private lessons to students, intermediate- to masters-level, teens to adults. Select beginners are accepted. Workshops or lessons can take place via Zoom or in person in
Suffern, NY, Stony Point, NY, or at Montclair State University in Montclair, NJ.
For more than 20 years, Priset has taught guitar and lute at universities and to private students of all levels and ages. He enjoys teaching a broad array of styles—from popular, folk, rock and jazz to classical and historical performance.
His goal is to help students progress consistently over time, enhancing their technique, musicality and understanding. He crafts each student’s exploration of music to suit their unique needs.
Some of his private students have achieved high honors in the Royal Conservatory of Music. Others have gone on to pursue advanced degrees and professional careers in music. Many just play for friends and family.
Since 2016, Priset has served on faculty at Montclair State University teaching chamber music, pop ensemble, baroque ensemble, guitar, lute. He also co-directs the university’s Collegium Musicum, an historical performance ensemble.
Priset also is on the teaching faculty of the Amherst Early Music Festival. He also directs the world’s premiere lute festival, the Lute Society of America’s annual festival.
Jason can help you with:
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Classical, acoustic, steel string and electric
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Musicology and improvisation
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Baroque and 19th century guitar, lute , theorbo, bandora and vihuela
“Dr. Jason Priset is a highly qualified and accomplished instructor. He is personable, easy to work with and above all, an effective teacher. His most distinctive plus is that he is trained and experienced in teaching music.”
Sonali Gurjar (parent)
“Jason is a skilled and patient guitar teacher. My son studied with him for about 3 years and in that time not only made startling progress but also fell in love with the guitar. With Jason's expert guidance on technique and repertoire, my son prepared for the NYSSMA (New York State School Music Association) exam and earned very high grades. The experience was so successful that my son was inspired to study music in college and is now happily working on his PhD in music. We are very proud of him and all he’s accomplished!”
Elisa Zuckerberg (parent)
“Jason was my first guitar teacher. He’s versed in many styles and, whatever your level, will be able to teach you something you didn’t know. He’s a wonderful teacher.”
Jake Sommers
(former student, currently plays with The Luke Combs Band)
“Since I was a child, I always loved the guitar, but because of multiple constraints, I started learning it late in life. I was lucky to meet Dr. Jason Priset on my way, who has guided me in this new adventure. Jason is an excellent teacher, patient, polite, and always ready to adapt to the student’s needs. A big thank you, Jason, for being able to help me gradually fulfill my childhood dream. Thus I highly recommend this talented teacher to all those who want to learn this noble instrument.”
Dr. Lubin Augustin’s
“I was playing intermediate-level classical pieces—but not well and couldn’t seem to improve. Also uninspired: my accompaniments for all the folk, jazz and pop songs I love to sing. Then I met Jason and started taking lessons with him. For the classical repertoire, he’s helping me improve basic technique and learn how to problem-solve difficult passages. For accompaniments, I’m learning more interesting chords, rhythms, runs and ways to interpret music. As a guitar teacher, Jason’s flexibility, intelligence and attention to detail are simply wonderful.”
Rorie Sherman
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