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An Amazing Teacher
Isabella Abbonizio is the best of the best. A Passionate, caring, patient and encouraging guitar teacher. My daughter started taking lessons with her only 9 months ago and she is already reading music and playing on her own. Not only does she teach my daughter in a way that she enjoys, she is an amazing performer herself. Listening to her play classical guitar is so beautiful and transforming. And seeing Isabella play, gives my daughter the inspiration she needs to keep going. She is truly an amazing teacher.
Truly a gifted teacher
If you are interested in learning guitar Isabella is the best. I have been taking lessons with her for over two years and have benefited tremendously. She is truly a gifted teacher, with a deep understanding of guitar. She is able to break complicated concepts down into small steps which makes learning easy. Sometimes I arrive to my lesson dispirited and discouraged, but Isabella is always able to reignite my enthusiasm. I began learning guitar at 40, so it’s never to late. The lessons are an investment that will pay off for the rest of your life.
My Expectations Have Been Consistently Exceeded
I studied classical guitar as a kid and had been playing intermittently since then, but when the pandemic started I decided to get serious again. I originally chose to work with Isabella because I was interested in branching out beyond the “canon” and into more contemporary pieces; we’ve ended up playing a broad spectrum of things. I really can’t say enough good things about her teaching. As someone coming in with a solid technical foundation, my primary goals have been improving musicality and performance quality, and my expectations in those regards have been consistently exceeded. She is a very thoughtful critic of my playing, with a keen ear and a real depth of insight into the pieces I am playing. She has completely transformed the way I think about how to play music. On a very practical level, the online format is very smooth and convenient, and I don’t feel like I’m really missing much compared to being in person.
WHO WE ARE
DalMaestro is a growing faculty of professional musicians and music educators based in New York City dedicated to providing quality music instruction to all ages and skill levels in our Manhattan and Brooklyn studios or anywhere with an internet connection.
DalMaestro is a The Royal Conservatory participating school, and offers certificated music studies through RCM since 2016.
OUR FOUNDER
Isabella Abbonizio, Ph. D.
CEO and Co-Founder DalMaestro LLC
Music is an essential part of human experience.
OUR TEACHERS
Isabella Abbonizio
Classical Guitar, Music Theory, Harmony, History of Music
Italian-naturalized American classical guitarist and musicologist Isabella Abbonizio performs...
Marco Cappelli
Classical Guitar, Improvisation, Music Theory, Harmony
“From my mentors I learned the importance of listening to the sound...
Sam Obrist
Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Songwriting
Sam Obrist is a singer/songwriter based in Manhattan, NYC. Some themes in
Daniel Moreno
Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar
Daniel Moreno is a Brooklyn-based classical guitarist with 15+ years of teaching experience
Louis Mitten
Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar
Brooklyn-based classical guitarist and composer Louis Mitten brings a rich and diverse musical background to his teaching
CONTACT US
OUR LOCATIONS
MANHATTAN
UPPER WEST SIDE
131 W 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023
BROOKLYN
WILLIAMSBURG
58 9th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249
ANYWHERE
Zoom Virtual Studio