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171 Sullivan St Apt 14, New York, NY 10012

Guitar lessons Banjo lessons Acoustic fingerstyle lessons Bluegrass banjo lessons Clawhammer banjo lessons Chet Atkins guitar lessons Music theory lessons Ear training lessons Mandolin lessons Fiddle lessons
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Updated: April 21, 2026

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frettedinstrumentsnyc is a New York City music school and private instruction studio specializing in fingerpicking folk guitar and banjo lessons. Based in Manhattan, the school offers one-on-one guidance for students at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, with focused instruction in acoustic fingerstyle guitar, bluegrass banjo, and clawhammer banjo. The studio also supports broader musical development through training in music theory, ear training, improvisation, and composition.

Led by experienced instructor Jack R. Baker, who has been teaching since 1970, the school is known for its deep roots in New York’s folk music tradition and its strong academic foundation. Students can also study related fretted and folk instruments including mandolin and fiddle, making frettedinstrumentsnyc a strong choice for aspiring folk, bluegrass, and fingerstyle players seeking expert, style-specific instruction in Greenwich Village.

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Guitar lessons Banjo lessons Acoustic fingerstyle lessons Bluegrass banjo lessons Clawhammer banjo lessons Chet Atkins guitar lessons Music theory lessons Ear training lessons Mandolin lessons Fiddle lessons

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171 Sullivan St Apt 14, New York, NY 10012