Besides being a performer, Gene Segal is a dedicated educator and has been teaching guitar, improvisation, composition, music history and theory in both private and class room settings for over fifteen years. " I believe that sharing the knowlege and leaving a life long impression on the student is what makes a good educator. Weather it's work ethic or something that the student can apply to everyday life beyond music, that is my overal goal".




A highly talented Musician with extensive experience in entertaining at nightclubs, concert halls and other venues. Background in playing for live audiences and professional recordings; in addition to over 15 years of teaching.




PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE

Gene Segal has had the good fortune of playing; touring and recording with an eclectic group of exceedingly gifted musicians. A few of the most noted among them include Steve Laspina, Gene Bertoncini, Joe Magnarelli, Bill Goodwin Ryan Kisor, Justin Kisor, E.J. Strickland, Boris Kozlov, Ted Poor, Matt Clohesy, Francoise Moutine, Sam Barsh, Mark Guliana, Jon Irabagon, Sam Sadigusky, Adam Niewood, Gerry Niewood among many others.
Gene Segal released his debut CD as a leader titled “hypnotic” on the Innova label in July of 2009.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Edith and Karl Mark’s Jewish Community Center Brooklyn NY 2010- present
Instrument Teacher

• Teaching private and group guitar lessons to students of all ages and levels
• Teaching private and group music theory lessons


Raritan School of Music, Raritan, NJ 2005- Present

Instrument Music Teacher

• Teaching private guitar lessons to students of all ages and levels
• Teaching jazz ensemble and improvisation techniques
• Organizing guitar recitals
• Running summer jazz camp sessions


Private Instruction 1995-Present

• Teaching guitar lessons to students of all ages and levels





Andy’s Family Music Center, Livingston, NJ 2000-2005

Instrument Music Teacher

• Taught private guitar lessons to students of all ages and levels
• Taught music theory and improvisation
• Taught beginners piano


William Patterson Summer Jazz Camp, Wayne, NJ Summer 2002-2004

Instrument and Ensemble Teacher

• Taught private guitar lessons
• Taught ensembles
• Taught improvisation
• Taught composition and arranging