Masterclass: Practicing Lead Guitar with Suke Cerulo

Most guitarists want to play more expressively, creatively, and confidently—but it’s hard to know what to actually do in practice to make those breakthroughs happen.

In this inspiring and practical session, veteran teacher and player Suke Cerulo will share insights from decades on stage and in the classroom. You’ll explore Suke’s step-by-step practice methods for building both musicality and technique, learn how he bridges creativity with structure, and see how the same concepts apply whether you're a beginner or an advanced soloist.

You’ll even get to hear Suke perform a solo piece—and then walk you through how he practiced and refined it—before opening up for audience Q&A.

Please bring your instrument! You’ll have the chance to try some of Suke’s exercises in real time. Don’t worry—everyone will be playing together, and the focus is on fun, learning, and inspiration, not perfection.

Master Class Tuition: $40
Annual & Rock Band Members: Free

Sign up through MeetUp (5 spots available) or CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT (Annual & Rock Band Members must sign up via the NYCGS website to receive their discount.)

Suke Cerulo is a master guitarist and educator who bridges the worlds of performing and teaching. As a founding member of the touring band Schleigho, he played thousands of shows across the country and toured with acts like the Derek Trucks Band and more. He spent 20 years as Director of the Lead Guitar Program at NYC Guitar School. During his time with NYCGS he taught over 15,000 lessons and developed a comprehensive, accessible approach to lead guitar—captured in his five-book series, The Lead Guitar Workshop. Suke is the founder of the Six String Community, his live online learning platform for guitarists.