Guitar with Aaron O.

Aaron's joy of teaching music has stemmed from his passion for learning as well as his ever growing love for music. Aaron has been a student of the music since the age of 12 years old. After becoming a church musician at a very early age, he was enrolled in the historical settlement music school where he learned guitar and music theory. One of the most important steps however in his musical training was getting trained in Jazz studies by professional Jazz musicians. During this time he received numerous music scholarships such as the Tony Williams Jazz scholarship and the Amos music scholarship upon entering college. Aaron since has focused on music production having written music for "Real World Road Rules" and "MTV exposed." He has gained experience in a wide range of musical styles that would enable him to teach students of many different interests. Aaron has been classically trained at West Chester University where he is a graduate. Aaron is still a church musician for over 14 years and focuses on relaying his musical knowledge onto others. Aaron is focused on achieving PROGRESS with his students, however prides himself in developing a patient style of teaching! *** Lesson Details *** WHAT TO EXPECT... DEPENDING UPON THE SKILL LEVEL OF THE STUDENT, THE GOAL OF THE FIRST THEREE TO SIX MONTHS IS TO GAIN A STRONG FOUNDATION ON THE RUDIMENTS OF THE GUITAR. BUILDING A STRONG FOUNDATION IS VERY IMPORTANT IN LEARNING AN INSTRUMENT. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO PLAY CHORDS, SCALES, AND SIMPLE MELODIES AS WELL AS DEMONSTRATE A BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF MUSIC NOTATION. WILL HAVE EMBARKED UPON THEIR FIRST MUSICAL PROJECT OF LEARNING A SONG OF THEIR INTEREST THAT IS BASED UPON SOME OF THE STUDIES COVERED IN CLASS. *** Studio Equipment *** lessons take place in front room of home; studio equipment, recording, guitars (electric & acoustic), amplifier. *** Travel Equipment *** I can provide books, and stationary equipment. The student would provide the instrument. *** Specialties *** I specialize in jazz guitar studies and music theory having completed all theory studies at West Chester University. I also teach classical, Rock, gospel, and all other Pop styles.