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our professional recruiting specialists; personal and professional reference
checks; and annual criminal background checks for the duration of each teacher's
employment with us.
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Levels: Beginner to Advanced
In-Home Lessons: Yes
In-Studio Lessons: Yes
Ages: 5 & up
Subjects Taught
Bass Guitar, Guitar, Music Theory, Ukulele
Specialties
Delta/ Classic Blues, Funk, Rock, Classic Rock, Progressive Rock, Top 40, Reggae, Jazz, Scales, Modes, Theory, Chord Melodies, Finger Style guitar, Folk.
Lesson Details
My lessons are taught in a relaxed environment. I want my students to feel comfortable and also that they are learning things that can benefit them. I treat every student uniquely because everybody learns their own way. The first few lessons are spent learning basic right and left hand technique. Once I feel the student has a good understanding of these techniques and can demonstrate them, we begin to explore different styles that interest the student. All of my students will at least know 1
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song by the end of the first month. Within 6 months to a year my students will be able to play several songs and demonstrate intermediate technique. This of course can only be achieved if you follow my NUMBER ONE RULE: Play your guitar at least once a day. That's right, put the guitar in your hands every day to start out. Intermediate to Advanced Students (1-2+ years) should be playing at least 1 hour daily.
Playing guitar has surpassed being a hobby for me, it has become a way of life. Every day I practice and write music, trying to further develop my individual style. I have been a working musician since 2005. In that time I have played with bands doing folk, rock, classic rock, blues, jazz, musicals, reggae, punk, funk, covers and much more! I learned there are two main aspects of being a successful guitar player: Listening actively, and practicing regularly. I began teaching in 2006, and have
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successfully taught 100's of students. My goal as an instructor: I help you overcome the difficulties of learning guitar and push you in the direction you want, using songs and exercises to help get you there.
