Private Electric Guitar tutoring lessons Agoura Hills, CA.

I am a recent Berklee College of Music graduate living in Chicago. At Berklee, I was the first rock/metal guitarist to receive the "Jimi Hendrix Award." This award is given to the best guitarist at the school. I've played and studied many styles of music ranging from classical, traditional, blues, country, rock, and metal.
Besides teaching, I have a passion for songwriting and performance. Here in Chicago, I am currently playing with various bands and writing my own music. My teaching style is very "goal-oriented," and I will teach students to set short-term goals, medium goals, and then demonstrate to them how reaching the short and medium-term goals leads to accomplishing long-term goals. I envision teaching much like my teachings at Berklee where once my lesson was finished, I only wanted to go home and learn more. If you want to learn multiple styles from someone who is truly passionate about the instrument, I'm your guy!

Expect to learn the vocabulary for parts of the guitar as well as the amplifier. This class is cool because we get to talk a bit about frequency’s, the range of guitars, and how it pertains to the knobs on the guitar and amp. Oh yeah, and shred distorted licks! The class will require an amp, and I can provide one if needed.

With over 10 years of experience, I can teach you basic chord progressions, to advanced jazz progressions, improvisation, soloing, and many different techniques ranging from hammer ons and pull offs, to tapping and sweep picking. In addition, I can teach you how to utilize your guitar, amp, and any pedals you own to achieve the tone you are searching for.

Guitar was what led me into music, I have been playing since I was eleven years old and have not stopped since. I can teach any style, and I encourage my students to play the music that they want.

Anyone interested in playing electric rock guitar can pick up in this awesome class and get started right away. Beginning concepts include rock theory, technique, power chords, rhythm guitar and licks. Intermediate concepts include harmony, scales and modes. Advanced techniques include pentatonic extensions, arpeggios, legato, speed, intervals, tapping, and bending. Whether you are just starting to learn or an advanced player looking to improve your playing, this is the class for you.

Fundamentals in electric guitar playing both in rhythm and lead. explored in depth through exercises, scales, arpeggios, popular songs, and creative composing techniques.