Taking lessons with Bob brought the
clarity and musicianship I was yearning. Bob helped me learn the
guitar’s fret-board and taught me physical exercises to improve my
picking and strength of my fret hand. He taught me how to approach
the guitar and encourage me to try out different set ups, string
gauges and string action. More importantly, he imparted to me the
idea that the guitar is a physical instrument.
Bob called this form of teaching “Visualizing Musicality.” He had
devised a polished system of music teaching that allowed guitarists
to view, organize, and learn the guitar fret-board through a series
of fingerings. This system has played an important role in my own
teaching. The years I spent as Bob’s student allowed me to become a
musician, a guitar teacher, and more importantly, provided the
foundation and encouragement to pursue music as a second career. I
am currently finishing a master’s degree in jazz history and
research. Without Bob’s guidance and wisdom, I would not have
attained all these successes. Till this day, when I learn a new song
or practice a new exotic scale, I reflect on all the past lessons I
obtained with Bob and continue to grow from it.
Isai Acevedo
Guitarist and Educator
I've been a musician for many years
playing in different bands in the NJ area and I always felt that I
needed to step up my playing ability. I signed up for classes with
Bob Ferry and as soon as we got started, I knew that Bob was an
exceptional teacher and a phenomenal guitar player. Just watching
him play helps me figure out what I need to do as a musician. I've
been a student of Bob Ferry's Visualizing Musicality program for
several years now and my playing ability and confidence has grown to
a level that I didn't think possible.
Bob takes the time to learn about your playing style and musical
interests and builds that into the instruction. That alone helped me
apply the technical side of playing guitar to songs that I enjoy.
I've learned hundreds of songs of all styles over the years with
Bob, and I now know how to examine new material and evaluate songs
on a professional level. As a recording engineer and producer, I use
this knowledge on a daily basis to help my clients with their
material when questions arise. It's such a valuable tool that will
help guitarists at any level!
Tom DeStefano
Guitarist, Engineer, Producer
www.firedogstudios.com
As a Berklee
College of Music Alumni, Ferry's musicianship is beyond
measure, teaching and performing music his entire life. He
knows what is needed in this modern musical world to be a
great musician. Moreover, he has the ability and
fervor to enable his students - no matter what level they
may be at - to excel. I found Ferry's insight and unique
methodical approach, as well as his extreme passion and
motivation, to be hugely inspirational.
As for myself, Ferry took me as his student when I was 15
years old. At this point I was a beginner, and I could
barely play a "C" chord, but my goal was to advance myself
within two years in order to study music at the collegiate
level. And with Ferry's help, I did. After graduating from
high school, I left to attend The University of the Arts in
Philadelphia, where I majored in jazz guitar and music
composition; I then remained an additional year to obtain my
Master's in Education degree. Currently, I am a middle
school music teacher and a singer/songwriter who has
garnered much success in the Philadelphia music scene. I am
convinced that I wouldn't be where I am today without Robert
Ferry's guidance and brilliant musicianship.
Kyle Justin
www.kylejustinmusic.com
As a Berklee College of
Music Alumni, Ferry’s musicianship is beyond measure, teaching and
performing music his entire life. He knows what is needed in this
modern musical world to be a great musician. Moreover, he has the
ability and fervor to enable his students - no matter what level
they may be at - to excel. I found Ferry’s insight and unique
methodical approach, as well as his extreme passion and motivation,
to be hugely inspirational.
As for myself, Ferry took me as his student when I was 15 years old.
At this point I was a beginner, and I could barely play a “C” chord,
but my goal was to advance myself within two years in order to study
music at the collegiate level. And with Ferry’s help, I did. After
graduating from high school, I left to attend The University of the
Arts in Philadelphia, where I majored in jazz guitar and music
composition; I then remained an additional year to obtain my
Master’s in Education degree. Currently, I am a middle school music
teacher and a singer/songwriter who has garnered much success in the
Philadelphia music scene. I am convinced that I wouldn’t be where I
am today without Robert Ferry’s guidance and brilliant musicianship.
Kyle J. Rogers
Prior to studying with Bob my repertoire was limited to a few songs
with a minimal use of scales and no correlation between the two. In
2003, I started taking guitar lessons with Bob and can't believe how
far I have come. His method of Visualizing Musicality has made the
instrument easy to learn, fun to explore and has taken away the
mystery. As a full-time engineer, knowing how things work is
extremely important to me. Bob has provided me with the tools to
take my music to the next step.
Scott E. Derector, P.E.
Affiliated Engineering Laboratories
This is just a few
words to let you know how thankful I am that you decided to accept
my son 10 yrs. ago as your student. Thank you for your time,
patience and concern for him. He really likes you and you're an
"awesome dude". I hope Tony really learns as much as he can from you
while he has the opportunity. He loves music because he's always on
the computer listening to famous guitarist and other musicians that
you recommend. I hope you continue to teach Tony so that he can have
the skillls of playing.
Yehshana Huggins
I have studied under
Bob Ferry for about three years. Prior to this I had a very
elementary understanding of music theory and virtually no idea how
to apply these concepts to the things I was playing. In his
curriculum I strengthened my knowledge of music theory and its
applications including analyzing chord progressions and applying
substitutions. Under Bob Ferry’s instruction I have been able to
make enormous progress as a musician.
Ed Kara
Guitarist I Thank Bob so much
for teaching me all about guitar. I had so much fun and hope to
continue in College.
I wouldn't have been able to learn so much
without a great teacher like Bob. Rock on.
Sarah W. (your favorite student)
Bob is a great teacher…
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