Another version of life on the road

Skane, who started teaching in 1987, gives lessons in basements and man caves, in kitchens and sunrooms; if you've got room for a pair of chairs and music stands, that's plenty of room for Skane and his Fender Telecaster to set up shop.

"The kids seem more relaxed learning at their houses, and parents are grateful because they don't have to go anywhere," said Skane, a longtime local musician who plays in area rock 'n' roll act The Bremners.

"Trying to fit in music lessons, sports and everything else is almost impossible, so having the ability of a teacher who comes to your house helps make it possible," said Behar.

Chase, wearing shorts and a T-shirt, looked relaxed enough as he tuned his black Fender Squier Stratocaster prior to a lesson in his basement with Skane.

Most teachers set up studios, or conduct lessons in their homes or at music stores; others offer lessons online via Skype.

[...] Skane, who attended The College of Saint Rose, is used to the road; he spent part of the 1990s touring the country with local rock act The Dugans, and traveled as studio manager/manufacturing director for the defunct Sweetfish recording studio in Argyle.

Risler, an occupational therapist who travels to people's homes, hired Skane at her sister's recommendation.

Wearing a wide grin, the boy finished the piece he was playing with his "Eddie Angel" move; he hit the butt end of the guitar with the palm of his hand and pointed to the strings as the notes resonated.