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Thom Pytel Guitar, Bass, Strings
e-mail address is thompytelguitarstudio@yahoo.com
PHILOSOPHY
To do anything well, some intuitive knowledge of the material at hand is required; this intuition is called talent.
However, talent alone, without knowledge and hard facts is not enough. Talent does not need to be described; the
facts do need to be set forth and that is the purpose of formal instruction.
The ability to play any musical instrument is accomplished by the concise application of logical and
comprehensible musical concepts and techniques which attains amazing heights of expression when utilized in
conjunction with a trained and imaginative talent.
We wish to afford to serious students of music these musical concepts and techniques which, coupled with the
guidance of an experienced instructor, can train an individual to an artistic level of performance.
A few items about Thom Pytel
Professional musician/ entertainer since 1965.
Member AFM Local 400
Graduate NW CT Community College
Studied with Sal Salvador and Linc Chamberland
Guitarist for Andy Nichols Big Band
Performed with The New Britain Symphony
Folk ministry at St. Vincent Ferrer Church, Naugatuck, CT
Influences include
Jim Hall, Kenny Burrell, Joe Pass, George Harrison and Jeff Beck
e-mail address is thompytelguitarstudio@yahoo.com
PHILOSOPHY
To do anything well, some intuitive knowledge of the material at hand is required; this intuition is called talent.
However, talent alone, without knowledge and hard facts is not enough. Talent does not need to be described; the
facts do need to be set forth and that is the purpose of formal instruction.
The ability to play any musical instrument is accomplished by the concise application of logical and
comprehensible musical concepts and techniques which attains amazing heights of expression when utilized in
conjunction with a trained and imaginative talent.
We wish to afford to serious students of music these musical concepts and techniques which, coupled with the
guidance of an experienced instructor, can train an individual to an artistic level of performance.
A few items about Thom Pytel
Professional musician/ entertainer since 1965.
Member AFM Local 400
Graduate NW CT Community College
Studied with Sal Salvador and Linc Chamberland
Guitarist for Andy Nichols Big Band
Performed with The New Britain Symphony
Folk ministry at St. Vincent Ferrer Church, Naugatuck, CT
Influences include
Jim Hall, Kenny Burrell, Joe Pass, George Harrison and Jeff Beck
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Tuition: $130/month 1/2 hour lesson once a week. Payable the first week of each month.
Ensemble Fee: $50/month
Cancellations: If you have a reason to cancel your appointment, you must call at least 24 hours in advance to reschedule.
*Note: We do have an answering machine. Please feel free to leave a message. If you do not, you will be responsible for
that lesson time. All make-up lessons must be made up during the current month. You cannot carry a lesson over into the
next month. It is the responsibility of the student to reschedule appointments.
Guitar Ensemble: A student must complete one year of private studies at the studio to participate in a guitar ensemble.
Ensembles are based upon one's ability and not one's age for placement. Ensembles meet twice a month for one hour from
September through June. Students who want to participate must commit for the entire year. There are no make-ups if a
student misses a session.
Ensemble Fee: $50/month
Cancellations: If you have a reason to cancel your appointment, you must call at least 24 hours in advance to reschedule.
*Note: We do have an answering machine. Please feel free to leave a message. If you do not, you will be responsible for
that lesson time. All make-up lessons must be made up during the current month. You cannot carry a lesson over into the
next month. It is the responsibility of the student to reschedule appointments.
Guitar Ensemble: A student must complete one year of private studies at the studio to participate in a guitar ensemble.
Ensembles are based upon one's ability and not one's age for placement. Ensembles meet twice a month for one hour from
September through June. Students who want to participate must commit for the entire year. There are no make-ups if a
student misses a session.