Guitar
Steven Ohm
Guitar Instructor
Availability: Steven is available for lessons on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 2:30 - 7:30 pm.
My name is Steve. I dedicated myself to sharing the joy of music through both teaching and performing. Playing guitar has brought me countless hours of happiness, and it is my mission to pass that same inspiration on to my students. After graduating from Berklee College of Music, I have taught at the collegiate level as well as in private and community settings around the Boston Metro area and Willimantic, giving me the opportunity to guide students of all ages and skill levels, from complete beginners to advanced players exploring new styles.
Fluent in genres like rock, blues, jazz, and folk, I help students explore diverse musical styles while building strong foundations in technique, rhythm, and theory. My teaching philosophy emphasizes patience, creativity, and making lessons both structured and enjoyable. Music is not just about notes and chords—it’s about expression, connection, and joy.
Whether your goal is to strum your first chords, write songs, or perform confidently, I guide you every step of the way, helping you unlock your musical potential and enjoy the lifelong rewards of playing guitar.
Christopher Farnham
Guitar, Bass, Drums, & Piano Instructor
Availability: Chris is available for virtual lessons on Tuesdays, before 3:00 pm.
Chris Farnham has taught private guitar, bass, drums, and piano lessons as well as band and ensemble lessons with children and adults for over twenty years, mainly through his own business. In addition to working at Farmington Valley Academy Montessori, Chris has taught at the Green Streets Arts Center in Middletown, CT and at the Hebrew High School of New England in West Hartford, CT and at Music and Arts in Avon, CT. He teaches private and group lessons as well as classes in music theory and composition and directs bands and choruses. He presently has over forty students of various levels.
Chris also performs on the guitar, bass, drums, and piano, playing in various genres.
Chris has a degree in music from the University Of Hartford, Hartt School Of Music where he studied composition and music theory. He graduation from Hartt Summa Cum Laude with a 4.0 GPA and is a member of Phi Kappa Lambda, the music honors society. He has studied at University of Bridgeport (Jazz Studies program), Southern Connecticut State University and Yale University. He has studied bass with Drew Gress, Alphonso Johnson and Steve Clarke.