Woody Jiang

Woody is a guitarist, producer, and singer-songwriter from Potsdam, New York. He is a teaching artist at the Swedesboro Performing Arts Academy in Swedesboro, New Jersey, and teaches in Westchester County New York, Bucks County Pennsylvania, and New Jersey as an instructor for Westchester Home Music, Musika, and Scarsdale Strings. He holds a Master of Music degree in Studio Composition from the Conservatory of Music At Purchase College and a Bachelor of Arts in Music and English Literature from Swarthmore College. His song "California" was featured on Wide Open Country in 2018, and his original music can be heard on all streaming platforms.

Learning an instrument can be a daunting task; I take pride in providing a comfortable and relaxed learning environment in which all students can excel. Our lessons are guided by the interest of the student. If there is a particular song or artist the student likes we will use it as a starting place and build from there. Regular practice is the most important ingredient. I can help show you not only What to practice, but How to practice in order to make progress and get the most enjoyment out of making music.

I began teaching guitar while earning my master’s degree at SUNY Purchase in 2010. I have always enjoyed teaching and found it rewarding to share my love of music. Since then I have added piano, voice and songwriting to the disciplines I teach. The best part of my job is helping my students make musical connections and giving them the tools for lifelong learning. In 2017 I co-founded SSW (SPAA Songwriters), an intensive summer songwriting workshop where kids can write, record and produce their own original tracks.