Acoustic, electric and classical guitar with founder Joo Hyun Park, M.A. in jazz guitar performance. Rock, blues, pop, jazz or the songs you already love.
Every lesson is private and built around the student: real technique and theory, taught through the songs they want to play.
Acoustic, electric and classical guitar, from first chords to jazz. Joo Hyun Park teaches the theory behind each song and shapes lessons around the music you like, whether that's rock and blues, pop, worship or Bach.
"He's great at teaching you not just how to play songs but the theory behind it." Jin Kim
Our most-reviewed lessons. Rudiments, grooves and fills on a full kit in a dedicated drum room, with songs chosen to put each new skill to work. One drum student went on to become first-chair drummer in a school jazz band.
"An excellent balance of making her lessons fun and engaging while also teaching her important fundamentals and rudiments." Zach Szydlo, parent of a 7-year-old
Electric bass from the very first note, step by step. A good fit for band and orchestra students preparing school concert pieces.
"The teacher explains everything step-by-step from the basics ... I feel at ease as a parent." M J, parent
Patient, gentle piano lessons for young beginners and older students, in a quiet room with an upright piano. Our youngest piano student started at 4.
"My son just started learning piano and he loves it. He is excited to show me what he learned after every class." Urania Ng, parent
Lessons in English or Korean. 한국어 레슨 가능합니다.
Founder and lead teacher
Joo Hyun "Joe" Park has an M.A. in jazz guitar performance and a B.A. in jazz composition. He started playing guitar at 10 and was performing on national TV with professional musicians at 14.
He has taught guitar, theory and composition at schools including New York University and Molloy College, and spent many years as a professor and dean in Korea. He also studied drums and electric bass at the Collective and New York City College, which is why he teaches all three.
His albums include When Jazz Guitar Met Haegum, My Jesus I Love Thee and Bach Inventions for Two Guitars.
Piano
"Warm and kind ... her passionate teaching and always bright smile," as one parent put it.
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Taught one family's 4-year-old to love the piano and practice at home.
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PlaceholderLessons are paced to the student, so a 7-year-old and a retiree can start the same book. Here's who's learning at H&B now, in parents' and students' own words.
"Ms. Heather has shown us how magical it can be to teach a young person how to play the piano."
"My 7 year old daughter expressed enthusiasm in learning to drum and we found H&B."
"He particularly likes the fact that Mr. Park incorporates current music that he enjoys."
"I was a bit nervous after not playing music for an extended period but Joe is always patient."
"My daughter and I started taking lessons with him at the same time."
"My parents are in their 70s ... now try to schedule their days around their guitar lessons."
Beginners welcome. Most students start with no experience.Intermediate and advanced players work on technique, theory and repertoire.
Every year H&B students perform at a concert for family and friends. This year's is Saturday, December 19 at 5 PM in Ridgefield.
"My son absolutely loves his drum lessons! He looks forward to every lesson and is always excited to go."
"My son is 13 and takes lessons with Mr. Park. My son is a beginner but he is improving very quickly with each lesson."
"Mr. Park is great music teacher, he teaches my 10 yr old son drum and my twin girls bass guitar and electric guitar. My kids like him. He is calm, nice, talented and accommodating."
"Learning guitar with Professor Park has been a very positive experience. ... The studio is also a great place to learn: quiet, comfortable and relaxing."
"My 10 year old son began taking drum lessons with Joo over the last month. ... I have seen such an improvement in my son's skills AND confidence in such a short amount of time."
"Learning musical instruments together with my wife later in life has become a great source of joy and energy in our lives."
"My daughter's passion for guitar waned under her previous teacher but H & B music school reignited her enthusiasm."
"Amazing teacher! Great lessons. I learned drums and now I'm the first chair jazz band drummer!"
"Joe is an amazing and attentive teacher that teaches the fundamentals, but keeps it interesting and fun for my daughter who is just starting on bass guitar."
| Monday to Thursday | 10 AM to 10 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM to 6 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM to 7 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |