Meet Joel Greenberg

Joel Greenberg has been teaching professionally since 2002. He has developed a unique studio at the Cincinnati Music Academy which includes a large collection of instruments and music production equipment. Students have the opportunity do explore music beyond the traditional private lesson. As a performer Joel has toured nationally and works frequently as a freelance multi-instrumentalist for regional productions and performances. He is a graduate of the CCM Jazz Studies program, has taught at the college level, and is a co-owner of the Cincinnati Music Academy.

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Joel’s studio is open to anyone with the desire to learn. He works mostly with adults, young adults, and teenaged students. While his studio has the resources to give students an immersive music experience, Joel works with many students who want simple and straightforward lessons. Joel also specializes in preparing students for college auditions and and developing professional skills. Former students of his studio work with major record labels, tour nationally, and attend competitive college music programs.

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Rock and Contemporary Guitar

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These lessons include most acoustic and electric guitar styles. Electric guitar students can plug into one of the studio guitar rigs and learn a variety of styles and techniques at full volume! Acoustic guitar students can learn basic and advanced strumming techniques, finger picking, bluegrass, and pop styles.

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Jazz and Classical Guitar

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These specialized styles are sometimes considered more advanced, but can be made accessible to beginners and casual students. Jazz and classical lessons are encouraged for students considering college music programs.

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Banjo & Mandolin

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Joel has been instructing banjo and mandolin students for many years. While these instruments are often associated with folk and bluegrass, Joel encourages students to learn contemporary and classical music as well.

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Music Technology

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Music Technology lessons are geared towards computer-based composers and producers, recording enthusiasts, music hobbyists, and anyone interested in the field of music production. Joel’s teaching studio is also a recording studio and students can get hands on experience with modern music creation. These lessons can be combined with instrumental study.

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