Dr. Andre Fludd
I'm a guitarist, educator, and music professor from the NYC area. I began studying music in 2004, and have since completed a Bachelor's of music, two Master's degrees in music, and a Ph.d. in Ethnomusicology. Throughout this time I have performed with many artists in several genres of music, but my primary passion has always been teaching and learning.
Guitar Instruction
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My true passion for music has always been teaching and learning (as a teenager, I remember dragging my guitar and amp on NYC trains after school and thinking to myself āThis gig is going to ruin my practice timeā). Today, I generally work with students who have learned a few basics, but struggle to put things together, students who lack a sense of direction, and students who have routinely āfailedā when studying with other teachers or methods. Some students feel this frustration after 6 months while others have felt it for decades. Either way, anyone can continue to learn at any stage with the right method. I focus on a simple and systematic approach to learning the key information needed for music. ThisĀ focus remains the same whether we work together in person, online, or via my digital course. Ā
I do not currently have any private lesson slots. Feel free to send me an email if you would like the join the waitlist. [email protected]
I do not currently have any private lesson slots. Feel free to send me an email if you would like the join the waitlist. [email protected]
My Idiosyncratic World of Music
I have many different music and career interests that have taken me down a unique path. Here's a brief summary.Ā
General
Like many guitarists, I was first interested in rock genres. Soon afterward, I began studying blues and jazz as I developed an interest in improvised music. Today, my style encompasses the above styles with a heavy focus on improvisation.Ā
Indian music
After a few years of studying American music, I became interested in the music of South Asia. I was first drawn to Bollywood music, but soon after developed a love for Qawwali and then both North and South Indian classical music. I continue to study North and South Indian classical music as a passion separate from my American music interest.Ā
Academic Career
My passion for improvised music and Indian classical music brought me to the world of Ethnomusicology. In 2016 I completed a Master's degree with research centering on South Indian classical music as performed on the electric guitar. In 2021 I completed a Ph.d. in Ethnomusicology with a dissertation on the history of Indian classical music in the NYC area. I have presented my research at academic conferences and previously taught at Montclair State University. I am currently a post-doc fellow at Macaulay Honors College, CUNY in NYC.Ā