Dennis Goettel
Dennis is a professional guitarist (electric and acoustic 6 string, 12-string), a player of the mandolin, bass and tenor banjo, as well as being a vocalist.
As a music instructor with over 30 years of experience in high school, collegiate, and private teaching settings, Dennis has been successful teaching and directing a wide array of music classes and ensembles.
He has experience as a pit guitarist for area musicals*, performance experience in a variety of venues with rock, pop and jazz bands, and as a soloist. Most recent shows include: “Next to Normal”, Little Shop of Horrors”, “Addams Family”, “Legally Blonde”, “Grease”, “Legally Blonde”, “Momma Mia!”
He has performed with various jazz-pop bands throughout Central New York, and currently performs as a soloist.
Individual lessons for beginning through advanced levels. Students have been admitted to college level music programs, have performed publicly and served as pit musicians for school musicals.
Education: Syracuse University M.M. Guitar Performance
Private Studies: Classical Guitar with artist Michael Newman (Newman/Oltman Guitar Duo) Jazz Studies with Dr. Jerry Exline, Jazz Guitar Workshops with Barney Kessel, Joe Diorio, and Gene Bertoncini. Vocal studies with Professor Diana Spradling.
Professional Certification New York State Permanent Certification in Music Education grades K-12.
American Federation of Musicians Local 78