Lessons:

I am currently teaching private lessons at the Putney School in Putney, Vermont; at ArtistTree in Woodstock, Vermont; at Singers and Musicians Studio in Keene, New Hampshire; and at my home in Grafton, VT. I can also teach online lessons via Skype. Contact me for more information. Past students who have gone on to become successful professionals have included Grammy Nominated singer/songwriter Lisa McCormick; 'Soulive' guitarist Eric Krasno; Jazz Guitarists Jason Ennis and Zach Pearson (now touring with the Gypsy Jazz trio 'Amerinouche'); and Evan Lincoln, guitarist for 'Flabberghaster'.

TESTIMONIALS:

"Draa is an impressive guitarist with an vast knowledge of Jazz, Blues and related styles.  As a teacher, his experience with Jazz groups of various sizes and stylistic approaches, his unique solo guitar work, and his love of Blues, Rock and R & B music all make him an excellent resource for any student seeking to develop or deepen his or her relationship with music and the instrument."  NYC Jazz Guitarist Jason Ennis


"Draa Hobbs is a fantastic musician, but more importantly he is an exceptional teacher.  I attribute much of the current success I have with my instrument to my studies with him in college.  He is challenging, extremely knowledgeable, and really encourages his students to develop a meaningful personal understanding of their instrument. No matter what kind of music you want to study, I recommend him as one of the best guitar teachers in New England." Zach Pearson, Jazz Guitarist with the Gypsy Jazz Trio 'Amerinouche'.


"The best guitar lessons I've ever had were with Draa Hobbs.  His down-to-earth pedagogy is surprising from a guitarist of Draa's caliber, but after a few lessons, you realize that one of his greatest qualities as a virtuosic professional stems from one of his greatest qualities as a teacher:  he listens."  -Nico Audy-Rowland, Amherst '94, composer http://redvsblue.com