Hello! I’m a classical guitarist and teacher looking for a small studio or quiet room to use for private one-on-one lessons. I’d be using the space myself and may occasionally share it with another teacher. I’m open to starting short-term with the hope of extending to a long-term arrangement if it’s a good fit.

Neighborhoods:
Park Slope, Gowanus, or nearby.

Space Details I’m Seeking:
• Size: A room big enough for 2 people (fitting in two chairs, two music stands,
• Layout: A simple, quiet, private room—no special build-out needed.
• Furnishings: Either furnished or unfurnished. A couple of armless chairs would be helpful but not required.
• Shared spaces are welcome as long as the teaching room can be reliably reserved.
• Clean, low-impact use: Classical guitar lessons are quiet to moderate in volume (no amps, no heavy vibrations, no dusty or messy materials).
• I keep my space neat and organized.

Term:
Open to short-term at first, with interest in extending to long-term.

Amenities:
Wi-Fi, heat/AC, electricity, a bathroom in the building. Access to a waiting area or small common area is a plus but not necessary.

Price Range:
Flexible depending on size, privacy, and access. I'd love to work out an hourly rate at first and then if everything works out, arrange for something monthly.

If you have a calm, reliable space that could work for music teaching, I’d love to connect. Thank you!

About This Lister

Matthew Kaplan is a Peruvian American classical guitarist based in New York City. He holds dual bachelor’s degrees of Music Education and Music Performance with a minor in piano performance from West Chester University of Pennsylvania and a master’s of Music Performance from Mannes College - The New School for Music where he studied with classical guitar luminaries like Frederic Hand and Michael Newman.

Matt’s performing experience includes venues such as Carnegie Hall, Symphony Space, the Kimmel Center, the DiMenna Center for Classical Music, and the Morgan Library and Museum. He has also had the opportunity to perform in masterclasses for musicians like Leo Brouwer, Jorge Caballero, Manuel Barrueco, Scott Tennant, William Kanengeiser, Eduardo Fernández, Martha Masters, Carlos Barbosa-Lima, and many more.