Training or degree
Bachelor of Music
Montclair State University, 2022
Self-reported
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Music lessons in Millburn
Martin Green
Music lessons: Acoustic guitar, ukulele and classic rock songs
Guitar
Young guitar teacher who gets beginners strumming a Beatles song in the first month
- 4.8 from 13 reviews
- Lives in Millburn
- All five checks passed
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Credentials
Professional experience
Private guitar and ukulele instructor
Self-employed, Millburn, 2022 to 2026
Self-reported
About me
I graduated from Montclair State with a music degree in 2022 and have taught guitar and ukulele ever since. Some of my favorite students are in their seventies and eighties. They tend to practice more than teenagers, and they know all the songs I grew up hearing on my grandfather's records.
My lessons are built around songs, not drills. We pick something you love, maybe the Everly Brothers, Simon and Garfunkel or a Beatles tune, and I simplify the chords so you can play along within a few weeks. If steel strings are hard on your fingers, ukulele is a great place to start, and I bring a spare one so you can try both.
I grew up in Millburn and still live a short walk from the Paper Mill Playhouse, where I see nearly every musical. On weekends I play in a wedding band, which means I know a lot of songs and can usually figure out the one you hum for me.
What a first visit looks like
- 1
Minute 0 to 10
Tune up together and talk about the songs and artists you want to learn to play.
- 2
Minute 10 to 25
Learn how to hold the guitar or ukulele, and your first two easy chords.
- 3
Minute 25 to 45
Put those chords into a real song, strumming slowly while I play and sing along.
- 4
Minute 45 to 60
Write out a simple chord chart and a five-minute daily practice routine.
What to have ready
Nothing to buy before the first visit
- Your guitar or ukulele, if any
- An armless chair
- A favorite song or two
- Short nails on your fretting hand
Where Martin goes
- MillburnLives here
- Glen Ridge
- Maplewood
- Short Hills
- South Orange
Where in the home
Living roomCommunity room
Usual week
Mon
9am
to 1pmTue
Off
Wed
1pm
to 5pmThu
3pm
to 7pmFri
9am
to 1pmSat
Off
Sun
Off
What families say
“My mother says it is the best part of her Tuesday.”
Susan E.
“Warm, punctual, and actually fun.”
Gail S.
“Mom practices between visits without being asked.”
Greg S.
“The house sounds different on Wednesdays.”
Michael W.
“On time, friendly, and Mom was smiling when I called that night.”
Linda S.
“Kind, clear and never once talked down to my father.”
Luis F.
“My mom calls ahead to make sure the visit is still on. She loves it.”
Luis J.
“Dad is playing piano again after fifty years.”
Naomi G.
“We booked four weeks and just renewed.”
Andre H.
“Kind, punctual and so much fun. Dad is already asking about next week.”
Susan P.
“A real bright spot in our week. Highly recommend.”
Michael R.
“Patient and encouraging. My mother painted her first landscape!”
Linda T.
“Easy to book and an absolute delight.”
James K.
Checked and vetted
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- A real conversation with our team
- Signed provider agreement
- Criminal background check
- National sex offender registry check
$50 per hour
Plus a $2.50 booking fee and 10% service fee.
Free cancellation up to 3 days before.