Private Flamenco Guitar tutoring lessons Long Beach, CA.

Want to learn guitar your way? As a self-proclaimed student for life, I’ve spent years in the private guitar environment as both the student and teacher, learning equally as much in both roles. Graduating from Belmont University on a full scholarship, I took advantage of my time in the guitar-Mecca of Nashville to understand the roots of American guitar music, as well as the scope of guitar in music around the world. Whether you’re just starting and want to learn your favorite songs, or are looking to dive deeper into jazz, theory, and beginning your career, I’m certain I will help you find the inspiration you need to learn to become a better guitarist today.

If you are ready to take your music skills SERIOUSLY then stop wasting time and money on teachers who don't fully understand the instrument themselves. My name is Russell Steedle and I have been playing guitar professionally for 20 years and teaching music and producing records for over 10. I have worked with artists such as Mac Miller, Sean Kingston, Lifehouse, Disney's Caityln Taylor Love and have composed music to 100s of your favorite TV shows! Want to learn to shred? produce? write? dive into theory?

Proper technique
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Music analysis

There are multiple approaches to studying Flamenco guitar, depending on the ultimate goal. In the simplest you just learn some techniques and scales to begin or complement your playing. In the more advanced you learn all the intricacies, the details and rules including the structures, "compas", techniques and most advanced "falsetas" or musical segments. Whichever interests you, I will strive to provide you with an understanding and a real foundation. The lessons I offer include some of my own transcriptions of most of the material I teach, including compositions by Paco de Lucia and Sabicas. Flamenco playing will enhance any other forms of guitar playing you may already possess, and will inspire you to reach higher levels.

I am an experienced guitar player with a musical background. My entire family on both sides has developed careers in music, professional surfing, and law. I have a firm grip on hard rock style playing including quick strumming, alternate picking, arpeggiated scales, and blues soloing. I am also highly educated in music theory, scales, harmony, melody, and finger technique.

Want to learn guitar your way? As a self-proclaimed student for life, I’ve spent years in the private guitar environment as both the student and teacher, learning equally as much in both roles. Graduating from Belmont University on a full scholarship, I took advantage of my time in the guitar-Mecca of Nashville to understand the roots of American guitar music, as well as the scope of guitar in music around the world. Whether you’re just starting and want to learn your favorite songs, or are looking to dive deeper into jazz, theory, and beginning your career, I’m certain I will help you find the inspiration you need to learn to become a better guitarist today.