Justin currently lives in Manhattan, he is an active member of The Brooklyn Attractors, Sdoun, The Rocksteady 7, Taylor Faith, The Shrine Big Band and other on going projects as a sideman. As an educator, Justin is on the faculty at the Mason Gross music school (Rutgers) and teaches guitar privately in Manhattan Justin has performed with many acts, some notable ones are Sister Nancy, Matisyahu, Julie Dexter, Adam Rogers, Luciana Suza, Congo Ashanti Roy, Frank London, Zoro,The Gaylads, Ari-up, Constantine Maroulis, Uzimon. He has toured with various group across America, Canada, Europe, and Japan, several times. He has recorded several albums for Taylor Dayne, King Django, The Rocksteady 7 (guitar,banjo) , Eastern Standard Time, The Eric Plax Quintet and Raw Deal. His original compositions were featured on Raw Deal’s self-titled debut album as well as their second album “Encoded”. He has recorded various 7″ vinyl records under the version city label. One record features an original composition “God of Abraham” that received radio play in Europe and Jamaica. Justin is also active pit musician in the theater community. He has been involved with many productions ranging from new musicals to subbing on Broadway. Some recent notable productions are “Gettin the Band Back Together” (Ken Davenport, John Rando) Jasper in Deadland (Ryan Scott Oliver and Hunter Foster) and “A Night With Janis Joplin” at the Gramercy Theater. Justin is currently subbing at Rocky, and Aladdin. He has recorded two tracks “Dedicated” and “She Don’t Love You” on Taylor Dayne’s newest album “Satisfied” which reached the front page of the i-tunes store. His original band “The Justin Rothberg Trio” released their debut album and is now available on i tunes, amazon, and cd baby. Their 2nd album is set to be released in late 2014.
Justin received a Bachelors of Music from The City College of New York in 2005.
Gear
elec guitars (all styles) nylon acoustics, steel string acoustics, all the standard
pedals and a couple strange ones. Mandolin, 5 string Banjo, tenor banjo, uke,
dobro, bass guitar,
Primary Instrument
Guitar, electric
Location
New York City
Willing to teach
Intermediate to advanced
Credentials/Background
Education
Justin started playing guitar at the age of eight, taking lessons at a local music studio in Princeton, NJ. Shortly after entering high school, he began studying jazz with internationally renowned guitarist Joe Federico, whom he apprenticed under for four years. After graduating, he spent three years studying with Tom Giacabetti at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Since relocating to New York in 2001, he has studied under Vic Juris and John Patitucci at The City College of New York, from which he received a Bachelors of Music in May 2005.
INFORMATION
Education
Justin started playing guitar at the age of eight, taking lessons at a local music studio in Princeton, NJ
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Primary Instrument
Guitar, electric
Location
New York City
Willing to teach
Intermediate to advanced
Credentials/Background
Education
Justin started playing guitar at the age of eight, taking lessons at a local music studio in Princeton, NJ. Shortly after entering high school, he began studying jazz with internationally renowned guitarist Joe Federico, whom he apprenticed under for four years. After graduating, he spent three years studying with Tom Giacabetti at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Since relocating to New York in 2001, he has studied under Vic Juris and John Patitucci at The City College of New York, from which he received a Bachelors of Music in May 2005.
INFORMATION
Education
Justin started playing guitar at the age of eight, taking lessons at a local music studio in Princeton, NJ. Shortly after entering high school, he began studying jazz with internationally renowned guitarist Joe Federico, whom he apprenticed under for four years. After graduating, he spent three years studying with Tom Giacabetti at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Since relocating to New York in 2001, he has studied under Vic Juris and John Patitucci at The City College of New York, from which he received a Bachelors of Music in May 2005.
Teaching Experience
* Teacher of guitar and electric bass at Princeton Music Studios (2003 – 2004)
* Faculty guitar teacher at the South Jersey Rhythm Collective (2003 – 2004)
* Faculty guitar teacher at The Greenwich School of Music (2005 – 2006)
* Faculty guitar teacher at The Bergen Academy of Music (2007 – 2012)
* Faculty guitar teacher at The Bronx Lab School (2007 – 2010)
* Faculty guitar teacher at Rutgers Mason Gross extension division (2013 – Present)
Teaching Strengths
* Justin is an experienced teacher with a clear understanding of how to teach guitar technique, improvisational skills, and music theory.
* Justin recognizes that every student is unique. Students learn in different ways, require individually-tailored curriculums, and have different goals. He is sensitive to a student’s needs and adjusts his teaching methods to best serve each of his students.
* With years of teaching and playing experience, Justin can teach all levels and styles of guitar, from beginner to advanced.
* Lessons focus on ear training, music theory, guitar technique, music reading skills, repertoire, and improvisation skills. Justin strives to help his students develop a sensitivity to the nuances of playing guitar in different musical styles — crucial for a true understanding of your instrument.
Availability
Justin is available for private lessons in the student’s residence in NYC.
Rates:
In the students home in NYC – 40$ for 30min. 57$ for 45min. 65$ for 1hr.
email: [email protected] or call 646-269-3589 for questions and scheduling a lesson.
(Rates may change depending on travel time.)
(notes from Justin about his teaching)
“If there’s one thing I’ve learned in all my years of teaching guitar it’s that every student is different. Some students learn slow, some fast. Some are good at reading music and some are better by playing by ear. Some better at chords and some better at melodies ect…..
The best teachers adjust to how every student learns and approaches each student as a totally different project. I always try to adjust my teaching style and material to how the student reacts and how they improve.
That being said, one thing is pretty much always the same. Practice makes perfect and with practice success always comes. For some students a song may only take a day to master, others a week, and some people a month. This doesn’t mean that one student is better than the other but only that the particular song and technique has affected them in different ways.
Teaching Strengths
Justin is an experienced teacher with a clear understanding of how to teach guitar technique, improvisational skills, and music theory.
Justin recognizes that every student is unique. Students learn in different ways, require individually-tailored curriculums, and have different goals. He is sensitive to a student's needs and adjusts his teaching methods to best serve each of his students.
With years of teaching and playing experience, Justin can teach all levels and styles of guitar, from beginner to advanced.
Lessons focus on ear training, music theory, guitar technique, music reading skills, repertoire, and improvisation skills. Justin strives to help his students develop a sensitivity to the nuances of playing guitar in different musical styles — crucial for a true understanding of your instrument.
[email protected]
www.justinrothberg.com
myspace.com/wwwmyspacecomthejustinrothbergtrio
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