Hello, I'm Billy Newman - welcome to my website!

I am a Guitarist/Composer and Educator currently performing and teaching in the New York area. If you are interested in having me perform or give you lessons, Click here to contact me
In the last years I've been especially focused on Brazilian music and my original music though I never cease playing Jazz regularly. Check the calender updated each month about performances

If you would like to preregister for the Rogerio Souza Workshop Pay with Paypal here. Paypal will send me a receipt with your name and email address. (This pp link is only for the workshop, for my online lessons look further down page or click on the teaching link) Any questions, please write me

Please enjoy listening to the many sound clips on this site and feel free to be in contact with me about playing, teaching and composing.

My book is not available directly at this site. If you are having problems buying it, please contact me.

My new CD has been completed (june 06). That will be available soon featuring the Brooklyn Brazil Bop Sextet and all original compositions.

I was awarded composer's residencies at two prestigious institutions:
2006 Yaddo, 2007 the MacDowell Colony and 2008 The MacDowell Colony.
I've been premiering many new compositions in my shows.
Online Lessons are now available! Check the My Teaching Page for details and the paypal link.

I look forward to connecting with new and old friends who share my passions for music and the Arts.