Talia Rubenstein
Multi-instrumental Music Mentor
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Instrument
Guitar, Piano, Composition
I like to play ...
Jazz, folk, pop, rock, classical, musical theater
Students say that I'm ...
encouraging, energetic, positive, adaptable, supportive, open to all kinds of music
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Experience
10+ years (ages 3 through adult, private and classroom)
Hometown
Boston, MA
Education
Master of Music, NEC
(Jazz Performance) Expertise
sight reading, ear training, songwriting, personal artistic expression, arranging
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Let's get to know each other!
Talia Rubenstein is a guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and educator with a gift for making music approachable and fun for students of all ages. With over a decade of teaching experience, she has worked with children as young as three as well as adults, tailoring lessons to meet each student’s unique interests and goals. Talia’s background in jazz informs her ability to teach across genres—from folk, pop, and rock to musical theater—giving students both the technical foundation and creative spark to thrive. Families describe her as patient, engaging, and flexible, and she takes pride in helping students fall in love with the music that first drew them to their instrument.
My music journey
Talia has been playing guitar for more than 15 years, and along the way picked up mandolin, ukulele, piano, bass, drums, and voice. Though her studies at NYU and the New England Conservatory centered on jazz, her performing life has been wide-ranging—she’s played solo and alongside ensembles at venues like The Blue Note in New York, Club Passim in Boston, Duc Des Lombards in Paris, The Kofferfabrik in Nuremberg, and the Belize International Jazz Festival. Her debut album, Carry it Closely, was praised by Julian Lage as “a celebration of song, orchestration, and creative freedom.”
As a teacher, Talia was shaped by inspiring mentors who combined enthusiasm with clarity, and she brings that same spirit into her lessons. She believes in striking a balance—teaching the skills every musician needs while keeping students motivated by weaving in the music they’re most passionate about. For her, music lessons are a two-way conversation, one that keeps students excited, challenged, and continually growing.
