Noah Appelbaum (he/him) has been playing the guitar for 20 years. He holds a B.A. in Music from Bard College at Simon's Rock, with concentrations in jazz performance and modern music analysis. Noah has performed as a guitarist and bassist with rock bands at venues like House of Blues Chicago, The Empty Bottle, and The Double Door, and as a musician for musicals and storefront theatre all over town.

Noah loves to teach students of all levels, from those picking up an instrument for the first time to advancing guitarists looking to hone their skills and musicianship. In addition to years of experience teaching private music lessons, Noah also teaches kids martial arts and creative writing, so he has a wealth of tools to keep your mind and body engaged in learning!