Michael Cioffero

MICHAEL CIOFFERO • CLASSICAL GUITARIST
michaelcioffero@gmail.com

Hello! I'm Michael Cioffero and thank you for checking in.
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I just did a very cool performance with Terrence Howard. Terrence is a Academy Award nominated actor and has appeared in films such as Ray, Iron Man and Hustle and Flow. His debut album “Shine Through It” will be released September 2nd on Sony/Columbia records. Terrence and I performed together for VH1 at the VH1 Studios in Times Square - NYC. He and I played flamenco guitars while he sang some songs off his album. Fun times!
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GUITARIST BIO:
Michael has a Master's Degree in Classical Guitar Performance and performs many styles on guitar such as classical, flamenco, rock, blues, and jazz. He has 18 years of experience in classical and electric guitar performance and has regular performances in New York City and throughout the United States. His performance credentials include:

- VH1 performance with Terrence Howard • VH1 Studios - Times Square • New York, New York

- Rolling Stone Magazine

- VH1 Summer's End Concert • Las Vegas, Nevada

- “Doctor Infierno” (Soundtrack) • Paco Limon, Director • Melanoma Films • Spain

- 21st Annual Christopher Parkening Master Class • Bozeman, Montana

- 10th Annual International Classical Guitar Festival • Denver, Colorado

- Opening act for 311, Gin Blossoms, The Donnas, 2 Skinnee J’s, Goo Goo Dolls, Kid Rock, Buckcherry, Ziggy Marley

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GUITAR LESSONS:
If you have any questions about guitar lessons, please feel free to contact me. I will return your email ASAP. Lessons are held at my home (Manhattan - Midtown West). Thank you!
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- Fun, Friendly, & Affordable Classical, Flamenco, Rock, Folk, & Blues Guitar Lessons -

• Lessons For Beginners Through Advanced
• 18 Years Experience Teaching & Performing
• Master’s Degree In Classical Guitar
• Taught & Performed With The Pros

CIOFFERO GUITAR STUDIO
212.365.0133
ciofferoguitarstudio@gmail.com
www.ciofferoguitarstudio.com
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GUITAR INSTRUCTOR BIO:
Michael holds guitar instructor positions at The Dalton School and the New York City Guitar School.

In addition, Michael is a registered Suzuki classical guitar instructor with the Suzuki Association of the Americas.

Michael has a Master’s Degree in Classical Guitar Performance and has taught classical and electric guitar for 15 years.

He provides beginner through advanced classical guitar lessons for adults and children in New York City. Several of his students have gone on to study at major music conservatories such as the Manhattan School of Music, the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and Northwestern University.

Michael is an accomplished electric guitar player and teacher as well. Along with his classical, flamenco, and Suzuki guitar instruction, he teaches many genres on electric guitar such as rock, blues, and jazz.

(Master Class/Private Study: 21st Annual Christopher Parkening Master Class, William Kanengiser, Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, Adam Holzman, Ricardo Iznaola, David Brandon, Javier Calderon, Juan Mercadal, John Sutherland, Jonathan Leathwood, Marc Regnier, Hadley Heavin, Pedro Ruiz de Luna, cellist Dr. David Low, flamenco guitarist Miguel Rodriguez)

TEACHING CREDENTIALS:

The Dalton School
New York City Guitar School
Creighton University Faculty
College of Saint Mary Faculty

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MICHAEL CIOFFERO • CLASSICAL GUITARIST
michaelcioffero@gmail.com

Hello! I'm Michael Cioffero and thank you for checking in.
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I just did a very cool performance with Terrence Howard. Terrence is a Academy Award nominated actor and has appeared in films such as Ray, Iron Man and Hustle and Flow. His debut album “Shine Through It” will be released September 2nd on Sony/Columbia records. Terrence and I performed together for VH1 at the VH1 Studios in Times Square - NYC. He and... (read more)