Varrichio Guitar Studio
Highland Park, New Jersey
About
Francis Varrichio, operating his Highland Park studio adjacent to Rutgers University, brings over four decades of guitar mastery to his teaching. His extensive background as a composer, arranger, and performer informs a nuanced approach to instruction, spanning classical, jazz, pop, and rock idioms. This broad expertise allows him to guide students through diverse musical landscapes.
Varrichio’s deep engagement with the New York music scene, marked by collaborations with notable musicians and extensive performance credits, enriches his teaching. He offers a practical, real-world perspective on musicianship, complementing theoretical knowledge with insights gleaned from a career in performance and production. Students benefit from his experience not only as a seasoned guitarist but also as a producer of sound recordings for various media.
Genres & Styles
Credentials & Experience
- 40 years experience with the guitar
- composer
- arranger
- orchestra leader
- concert performer
- producer of sound recordings
- performed with notable musicians (Lionel Hampton, Benny Goodman, Sinatra, Les Paul Trio, Marian Mcpartland Trio, Harry Leahey Trio, Phil Woods, Zoot Sims, Johnny Smith, Barbara Streisand)
- released a CD ('Pazienza')