My name is Steve. I dedicated myself to sharing the joy of music through both teaching and performing. Playing guitar has brought me countless hours of happiness, and it is my mission to pass that same inspiration on to my students. After graduating from Berklee College of Music, I have taught at the collegiate level as well as in private and community settings around the Boston Metro area and Willimantic, giving me the opportunity to guide students of all ages and skill levels, from complete beginners to advanced players exploring new styles.

Fluent in genres like rock, blues, jazz, and folk, I help students explore diverse musical styles while building strong foundations in technique, rhythm, and theory. My teaching philosophy emphasizes patience, creativity, and making lessons both structured and enjoyable. Music is not just about notes and chords—it’s about expression, connection, and joy.

Whether your goal is to strum your first chords, write songs, or perform confidently, I guide you every step of the way, helping you unlock your musical potential and enjoy the lifelong rewards of playing guitar.

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Education

Seoul Digital University (Seoul, South Korea) – BA in English (2016)

Berklee College of Music (Boston, MA) – 4year Professional Diploma in Professional Music (2007)

Seoul Jazz Academy (Seoul, South Korea) – Advanced Guitar concentration (1996 – 1998)

Experience

Mansfield Parks and Recreation (09/15/2025 – Current)

• Private/Group guitar instructor
• Blues Funk Ensemble
• Beginner Korean

Willimantic Public Library (Willimantic, CT) (06/2024 – 12/2025)

• Volunteer guitar instructor (Beginner, Intermediate)
• History of Rock (6-week class)

Centre Music House (Framingham, MA) (03/2019 – 08/2020)

• Private Lessons

Brookline Adult and Community Education (Boston, MA) (09/2018 – 08/2020)

• Afternoon Beginner Guitar, Introduction to Jazz and Blues Guitar, Introductory Guitar (Beginner, Beyond Beginner), Basic Music Improvisation Techniques.

• Private lessons for 6^th grade+ Music Extension Program

Chelsea Recreation & Cultural Affairs Division (Chelsea, MA) (05/2018 – 05/2019)

• Beginner & Intermediate guitar, Guitar for Kids

Dept. of Jazz and Contemporary Music Seoul Digital University (Seoul, South Korea) (08/2011 – 07/2018)

• Guitar Styles, Performance and Criticism, the Wonderful World of Composers, Blues Study, Rhythm and Blues/Pop Lab, Blues/Funk Lab, Music Notation
• Lead offline study groups with students. Six String Club, SDU Band, Blues Ensemble
• Producing, organizing graduating student shows

Music/Sound Director

Chelsea Recreation & Cultural Affairs Division (Chelsea, MA) (07/2018 – 09/2018)

• Flying Squirrel Puppet Theater

Performances

Eastern Jazz Big Band – Eastern Connecticut State University Student Jazz Big Band(12/01/2025)

• Guest guitarist

Thread City Jazz Trio – Eastern Connecticut State University Faculty Members – Anthony Cornicello(p), Rick O’Neal(b), Matt Bronson(dr) (ECSU Concert hall) (10/24/2025)

• Guest guitarist

Publications

“Creative Guitar Book” Series in Korean and English (05/2023 – Current)

• Major scales
• Triads
• Workbook #1 – Notes and Intervals
• Workbook #2 – Triads and Seventh chords
• Workbook #3 – Scales

Certificates

TESOL – Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Seoul Digital University)

• Cyber TESOL (08/2016)
• YL (Young Learner) TESOL (08/2016)

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Adobe Photoshop
• Finale
• Logic Pro
• Vegas Pro
• Vegas Pro
• Fluent in Korean and English