Tony Calabro

Musician / Producer / Teacher

Tony is a multi-instrumentalist, music producer, and guitar teacher located in New York City

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Guitar

Tony is a guitarist first who plays several other instruments including drums, bass, piano, and mandolin. He released his first solo guitar album "Strings Attached" on the Sony Masterworks label in 2021.
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WATCH Tony's instrumental music has been used in film, TV (NBC, VW), podcasts, and corporate presentations. Listen to more of his instrumental program music.He is also a performing musician and founding member of the rock band Thrilldriver.Fill out the contact form below for booking inquiries.

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Recording

Tony is owner and operator of Astoria Park Recording in Astoria New York . He wears many hats: producer, engineer, songwriter, and session musician, to name a few.He loves working with both new and experienced talent to help elevate their music to new heights.Visit the studioFill out the contact form below to inquire inquire about recording projects.

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Lessons

Tony has been teaching private lessons and group classes on guitar and bass for over 20 years. He simply loves sharing the gift of music with others! A graduate of Berklee College of Music, where he studied guitar performance and music production, he has helped students of all ages and abilities reach their musical goals and have a blast doing it!A former falcuty teacher at NYC Guitar School for over a decade, Tony now offers top-notch private instruction in New York and worldwide remotely.Fill out the contact form below to inquire about lessons with Tony.

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-"Tony doesn’t just teach you how to play. He gives you motivation and inspiration to become a better player and pursue your own dreams in music."
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"Tony is always genuinely excited about showing you how to play something…and can show you how to play anything."
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"Some people are born teachers. Tony Calabro is one of them. Count yourself lucky if he becomes yours. Skilled and patient, flexible and supportive, he adapts to your specific needs as only the best teachers do."
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"Tony increases my confidence and makes me feel like I’m on my way to rock-stardomness. "
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"Tony mixes teaching music theory with popular riffs in a way that keeps my son fascinated and growing musically."
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"Tony has great teacher instincts. He shows great patience and a desire to make sure he understands me."
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"Tony understands what the instrument can do and what theory underlies improvisation and composition. Somehow he can convey this to his students and get them excited."
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"Tony’s encouraging even when you feel like it’s not going well. You just feel like he is right there with you, supporting you all the way."