Albert Mongillo
Guitar teacher. Performer. Songwriter. A lifetime in music, from CBGB in New York City to classrooms and living rooms across West Palm Beach.
Classically trained
Bachelor of Arts in Classical Guitar Performance from Fredonia University, New York State.
33 years of experience
Thirty-three years of teaching and performing, blending technique, theory and ear training so students can become their own teachers.
All the styles
All rock styles, blues, fingerstyle, folk, country, classical, funk and punk.
Reads and writes music
Proficient in theory, reading, writing and arranging, plus standard notation and tablature.
A lifetime in music
From the punk years to New York stages to a teaching studio in Florida. Tap any photo to see it larger.
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Early '80s
The punk years
Somewhere in the early '80s, a young Albert was in the middle of the punk years.
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1986
Classical guitar, with honors
Albert graduates with honors from Fredonia University in New York State, with a Bachelor of Arts in Classical Guitar Performance. He performed classical guitar there, too.
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The '90s
New York stages
After graduating, Albert spends twenty years performing, from solo recitals to New York stages. In the '90s he is soloing in New York City with Ripchord.
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Along the way
Heroes and influences
Jorma Kaukonen of Hot Tuna and Jefferson Airplane sparked Albert's love of fingerpicking. It led him to Travis-style pickers and legends like Robert Johnson, Rev. Gary Davis, Blind Blake, Chet Atkins and Doc Watson. He also met Les Paul, the maker of his favorite guitar.
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Today
Teaching and recording in West Palm Beach
Albert teaches guitar in person and online, and records in his home digital recording studio. His two albums, Sweet Dreams and In Harmony, are built around relaxing music and transformational energies.
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