Riffmakers Music

About

Roberto Ercoli is an experienced musician, composer, producer, and actor based in Barrie, dedicated to making his students fall in love with their instrument. He offers a well-rounded, engaging, and adaptable teaching approach focusing on performance, improvisation, songwriting, and ear training. With over 20 years of experience, he tailors lessons to each student's specific goals and interests.

Roberto Ercoli, operating as Riffmakers Music in Barrie, Ontario, brings over two decades of musical expertise to his guitar instruction. A seasoned musician, composer, producer, and actor, Ercoli cultivates a deep appreciation for the instrument in his students. His teaching methodology is notably comprehensive and adaptable, emphasizing performance, improvisation, songwriting, and crucial ear training.

Ercoli’s approach is distinguished by its personalized nature, with lessons meticulously tailored to individual student goals and interests across all skill levels—from nascent beginners to advanced players. His pedagogical clarity is evident, fostering significant student progress across diverse genres including rock, metal, jazz, pop, and the more specialized instrumental progressive metal and gypsy jazz.

Beyond technical proficiency, Ercoli's calm and supportive demeanor creates an optimal learning environment. This patient guidance, coupled with a vast musical knowledge, empowers students to confidently tackle a wide array of musical pieces. His flexibility and understanding are consistently noted, accommodating varied learning styles and aspirations in both in-person and online private lessons.

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Lesson Details

Format

in-person, online, private

Free Trial

Yes — free trial lesson available

Credentials & Experience

20 years teaching experience

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