OUR MISSION
At Goffle Guitar, we see music as a lifelong companion — a source of joy, focus, and connection at every age. Our purpose is to guide each student on a meaningful journey with the guitar, where progress feels personal and every small win leads to something bigger. Through a blend of structure, inspiration, and genuine community, we create an experience that nurtures confidence, curiosity, and creativity. Whether you’re picking up a guitar for the first time or rediscovering your love for it later in life, Goffle Guitar is where that passion takes shape and continues to grow.
Every lesson at Goffle Guitar is designed with intention — balancing solid fundamentals with the freedom to explore and enjoy the music you love. Our instructors don’t just teach songs; they teach understanding, patience, and a sense of musical identity. We believe great teaching meets you where you are, then guides you forward with clarity and encouragement. The result is a learning experience that feels both structured and deeply personal — one that helps every student not only play better, but feel more connected to the instrument, themselves, and their music community.
ABOUT
I have been teaching guitar for 20 years. I studied classical guitar and audio engineering at William Paterson University in Wayne, NJ. I have toured the country in various bands as well as with my own solo project. I write and record my own music and aside from teaching, it is what I am most passionate about. Through my many years of teaching, experiences playing in bands and writing my own music, along with my studies I am very excited to bring my expertise and passion for teaching guitar to others in and around Hawthorne, NJ.
Ed Bersano
Owner & Lead Instructor at Goffle Guitar