MORE ABOUT GUITAR LESSONS

LEARN WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN ON GUITAR

Unlike many guitar teachers who teach in an abstract way that is not relevant to the student's interests and place a lot of emphasis scales, theory and undesirable songs, my primary goal is to ensure you are learning music that you like, care about and that inspires you from lesson one. I want your lessons to be enjoyable, effective and challenging, where you leave each lesson with practical knowledge and skills that you can apply directly to your playing. Never-ever guitar students will usually leave their first lesson being able to play a few basic chords and a basic song. And I will help experienced guitar students fill in the gaps in their playing and knowledge and make sure they haven't picked up any bad habits.

I teach most styles of guitar: rock, folk, modern, pop, country, blues, heavy, R&B, ethnic/world, bluegrass, jazz, etc. taught in a way that will get you immediately making music you enjoy and seeing real improvement, all while complimented with practical music theory skills relevant to what you are learning.

I work with you to cover the most relevant, useful aspects of playing guitar while creating a customized musical path that is geared towards your interests, desires and goals. I want you to enjoy yourself and your unique music journey and to be inspired and fulfilled. I don't cover aspects of guitar that you are not interested or will not be useful to your goals and interests. I cultivate self-sufficiency. So, if they desire, you can increasingly play and learn on your own.

Student Photo

Bobby, a guitar, singing & songwriting student, playing/singing an original song.

COMMON THINGS YOU WILL LEARN

These are aspects I commonly teach, but is not a complete list:

Basic songs & strumming
Singing & playing
Fingerpicking
Tablature
Useful music theory
Improvisation: soloing in most musical styles
Songwriting: learn to write your own songs
Blues accompaniment: learn various aspects of playing blues
Musicianship: play like you mean it
Performance: playing an open mic or a gig
Jamming: playing creatively with other people
Styles: pick whatever styles you like: blues, pop, country, soul, heavy, rock, singer-songwriter, jazz, etc.
Creative accompaniment: learn how to spice up your playing
And whatever other technique or style fits your interests

DON'T HAVE A GUITAR?

During your free intro lesson, you are welcome to use one of my guitars during, and I can help you figure out what guitar might best suit your needs. Or you are welcome to contact me for free guitar buying advice.