Jeff Denny Bio

JEFF DENNY

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I believe it is a privilege to share my encyclopedic knowledge of songs and guitar styles to any student who trusts me with their education. I recognize each student learns differently and will be inspired by different styles of music. I can teach them the proper theory and techniques while guiding them on a path that will bring out the best in their talents. We will work on a course of study together, created to suit the students abilities and above all..have lots of fun! What sets me apart from other instructors is that I encourage the students to “practice” correctly and guide them through the techniques they must use at home. They will not be left unprepared. Results will come faster with proper practice
HISTORY
Founder and Musician, 09/2024 – Current
Jeff Denny, Oakfield, NY
• Company Overview: Founder of The Jeff Denny Band, which has been a staple throughout the New York music scene
• Headlined at The Riverhead Blues Festival, Suffolk County Fairs, The Vail-Leavitt Theater, Brookhaven Cultural Center Blues and Rock Festivals
• Songwriter and has written and performed many original songs that have received fabulous reviews
• Founder of The Jeff Denny Band, which has been a staple throughout the New York music scene
• Endorsed by Gibson/Steinberger Guitars
• Played with Rick Derringer, Bernard Purdy, Jeff Ganz• Company Overview: Owner of THE MUSIC STATION in Center Moriches, New York
• He has been teaching for 30 years and has taught countless musicians on Long Island
• Offers expertise at local colleges and libraries
• Has taught many students who have gone on to become accomplished musicians and teachers themselves
• Made a living playing and teaching over 35 years and
• Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
• Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
• Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
• Managed day-to-day business operations.
• Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
• Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
• Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
• Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
• Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
• Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
• Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
• Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
• Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
• Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
• Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
• Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
• Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
• Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
• Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Owner of a local music Store / school 1991
Gibson Steinberger Endorsee 1996-2006
Published songwriter for Blue Oyster Cult
NOTABLE STUDENTS

  1. Ryan Formato, Guitarmageddon, 2004, Won the East Coast Regional Finals and competed in the National Finals in Dallas, Texas., Made it to the top 6 in the country out of 3,500 contestants and played to a crowd of 15,000 people.
  2. Peter Grimes business entrepreneur guitar aficionado came to me in his 40’s to better his playing, now he performs regularly with some top players in the Coloroado area
  3. Aidan Harker Started when he was 15 years old as a student at Jeff Denny’s music station and now he teaches at Jeff Denny’s music station while leaving his own band playing around the Suffolk County area
  4. Anthony Spano Started at the music station as a guitar student also studied piano but now majored in saxophone and teaches at a prestigious high school in Boston
    PERFORMANCE AND RECORDING EXPERIENCE
    Gibson, Steinberger Guitars, Rick Derringer, Bernard Purdy, Jeff Ganz, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eddie Van Halen, Eric Johnson, The Jeff Denny Band, The Riverhead Blues Festival, Suffolk County Fairs, The Vail-Leavitt Theater, Brookhaven Cultural Center Blues and Rock Festivals, Has written and performed many original songs that have received fabulous reviews.
    ACCOLADES
    I have found Jeff to be one of the top instructors on Long Island. He teaches my son with great enthusiasm, spirit, care, and knowledge. He inspires his students to practice with a sense of purpose and with that, comes great success. I would recommend Jeff as a teacher and mentor.
    TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
    I believe it is a privilege to share my encyclopedic knowledge of songs and guitar styles to any student who trusts me with their education. I recognize each student learns differently and will be inspired by different styles of music. I can teach them the proper theory and techniques while guiding them on a path that will bring out the best in their talents. We will work on a course of study together, created to suit the students abilities and above all..have lots of fun! What sets me apart from other instructors is that I encourage the students to ‘practice’ correctly and guide them through the techniques they must use at home. They will not be left unprepared. Results will come faster with proper practice Oakfield, US 14125
    1-585-861-2355
    jeffdenny@yahoo.com
    Online Profile

SKILLS

Rock

Blues

Classical

Composing

Arranging

Performing

Music theory

Producing

Recording

Songwriting

Piano

Drums

Bass

Voice