Don Cugini has been playing music worldwide for more than five decades and has been teaching in the Greater Philadelphia area for more than 15 years. Playing every instrument from guitar to bass, piano to cello, Don has been lucky enough to play along side Eddie Van Halen and Bob Marley, rock legend Chuck Berry, the members of Little Feat, Carmine Appice , Dave Mason, KC's Sunshine Band.
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5 customer reviews
Scott Reuter
I’ve been receiving lessons from Don for about 1.5 years and have enjoyed every thing about the process. He’s a great guy, super knowledgeable and incredibly patient. The lessons have been one a highlight of my week. I’d highly recommend Bucks County Music and Don for any adult interested in learning how to play the guitar, bass or piano. You won’t find a better teacher or person. More...
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Diane E.
Don is a wonderful bass guitar teacher who is extremely patient and exceptional with me as a beginner. He emphasizes fundamentals and music theory but in the context of learning and playing songs so it is fun and engaging. You will understand how to jam with your friends and go off of a riff. He always takes the time to explain things to me in a way I understand. I highly recommend Don as a teacher! More...
Dana Newbauer
I have been a student of Don's for 5 years now and have learned both electric and acoustic guitar with him. Don is an excellent, patient teacher with a good sense of humor and a wealth of knowledge about the music industry. He has played, composed and produced music in the studio and his stories about how this relates to my lessons is always instructive and entertaining. I look forward to every practice session with him. More...
Joe The Bassman
Before I started taking bass lessons from Don Cugini, I hadn’t played a musical instrument in my life. In just a matter of months, Don had me playing along with him as he played the guitar. Don is truly a master musician and he not only makes his lessons productive but fun also. We’ve now reached the point where Don has put a group of his students together to jam and it’s one of the most times of my short musical career. I wholeheartedly endorse Don Cugini should you be looking to take up or refresh your playing. More...
Scott Reuter
I've been working with Don for about a year, and it's been a wonderful experience. He's personable, patient and thoughtful in his approach to teaching and our lessons are something I look forward to every week. I can't endorse him highly enough. You won't find a better person or instructor. More...
What do you love most about your job?
His passion, though, is sharing music with others and Bucks County Music is the end result of that love. Working with adults (16-99) allows Don to point out the one fundamental truth of music that has changed his worldview: tranquility. Sure, there are times when the you want to belt your favorite Led Zeppelin track or grunge out on Nirvana, but even then, the pure action of vibrating string, pressing fingers and sliding hands makes playing music the ultimate form of meditation.
What inspired you to start your own business?
His passion, though, is sharing music with others and Bucks County Music is the end result of that love. Working with adults (16-99) allows Don to point out the one fundamental truth of music that has changed his worldview: tranquility. Sure, there are times when the you want to belt your favorite Led Zeppelin track or grunge out on Nirvana, but even then, the pure action of vibrating string, pressing fingers and sliding hands makes playing music the ultimate form of meditation.
Why should our clients choose you?
The first lesson is always free so that you and Don can ensure the relationship will be beneficial. Music is an emotion that has to be in sync to work. Lessons take place in the comfort and privacy of your own home, ensuring you can fully benefit from the wisdom and knowledge that Don can impart.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes, we make it easy to have remote sessions: The first lesson is always free so that you and Don can ensure the relationship will be beneficial. Music is an emotion that has to be in sync to work. Lessons take place in the comfort and privacy of your own home, ensuring you can fully benefit from the wisdom and knowledge that Don can impart.
Don views his job as two fold:
Teach you the songs you love as fast as you can learn them. Sure, he’ll impart the finer points of guitar along the way but there’s nothing better than emulating the greats.
Be honest with you. The last thing you want is a teacher that will tell you you’re doing everything great; constructive criticism is the best way to learn any instrument and there’s always room to learn something new.
Guitar Lessons
The first lesson is always free so that you and Don can ensure the relationship will be beneficial. Music is an emotion that has to be in sync to work. Lessons take place in the comfort and privacy of your own home, ensuring you can fully benefit from the wisdom and knowledge that Don can impart.
Piano Lessons
The first lesson is always free so that you and Don can ensure the relationship will be beneficial. Music is an emotion that has to be in sync to work. Lessons take place in the comfort and privacy of your own home, ensuring you can fully benefit from the wisdom and knowledge that Don can impart.
