Text 908-269-0971 to book gigs or studio sessions
Text 908-269-0971 to book gigs or studio sessions
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Gerry Arias is a New Jersey singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and longtime educator with roots in folk, Americana, Latin, Irish, punk, and underground music scenes.
Lessons focus on rhythm, creativity, songwriting, performance confidence, and developing your own voice — not just memorizing exercises.
Whether you're picking up a guitar for the first time or looking to deepen your musicianship, sessions are built around real music, real expression, and practical growth.

Fingerpicking, rhythm, chord movement, accompaniment, songwriting foundations.

Lyrics, structure, melody, emotional phrasing, finding your voice.

Timing, groove, percussion concepts, rhythmic accompaniment, dynamic strumming, and feel-based musicianship.

Confidence, live dynamics, stage presence, playing with others.

Recording workflow, arrangement, microphones, live tracking, DIY production, and practical studio techniques.

PA setup, microphones, stage volume, live mixing basics, and practical gig-ready sound.
• Private one-on-one lessons
• Beginner to intermediate students
• Songwriting & creativity coaching
• Rhythm & percussion-focused sessions
• In-person (NJ) or virtual availability
• Flexible lesson structure based on student goals
Gerry Arias is a longtime educator and licensed special education teacher with over 20 years of classroom experience.
Lessons are adapted to the individual student — whether working with beginners, neurodivergent learners, anxious performers, creative teenagers, or adults reconnecting with music later in life.
Sessions emphasize confidence, expression, patience, and practical growth over rigid academic instruction.
In-person & Remote