Grisafi Music Institute offers one-on-one lessons with the most experienced and professional teachers in the Philadelphia area!

We specialize in all styles of music including: Rock, Jazz, Blues, Classical, Country, Folk and Funk.

The teachers at Grisafi Music Institute are accomplished and talented musicians with years of experience in teaching, performing and recording. Our teachers are well educated in Music. With over 200 years of experience in teaching, GMI teachers will provide students of all ages the knowledge, technique and confidence to pursue their dreams and passion.

Gary Grisafi, owner and principal guitar instructor has been teaching professionally for the past 35 years. He has taught at the Nelly Berman School of Music, Georges Music, Pats Music and privately as well.

Gary has been performing and recording for the past 40 years with artists such as Al Martino, Lee Andrews & The Hearts, Peter Erskin, Stewkey from the "NAZZ" and many well-known local bands. He has professional recording experience and has worked as a studio musician in local recording studios.

Gary studied music (Jazz Guitar) at the University of the Arts (Philadelphia College of the Performing Arts) and studied Guitar with Pat Martino, Ed Flanagan and Howard Herbert. He is co-author of two music instruction books.

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