Private Blues Guitar tutoring lessons Middlebury, CT.

Pro Level. All styles from classical to jazz/blues to many ethnic/world music styles

Blues are the roots, the rest are the fruits

Are you looking for a fun experience while learning guitar? Do you want to learn the basics using hit songs that match your style? I may be the guitar teacher you're looking for! With 20 years of teaching experience and 25 years of performance experience, I can offer you lessons that are custom-tailored to your needs.
I studied Classical Guitar Performance in college and have spent years playing original and cover music live. From theory to technique, recording to performing on stage, whatever your interest, whatever level you wish to achieve, I can support you. You have questions and I have answers. Contact me today and lets find out if we make a good match.

Pick a song you want to learn - I'll teach you how to play it! Want to learn how to write your own song? I can teach you!

I focus on your interests as a guitarist, and develop the lessons from there. I really listen and get to know you as a guitarist, a songwriter, a bandmate - however you see yourself, and help you achieve your dreams. All my lessons are rooted in a firm grasp of music theory, proper guitar technique, and a deep understanding of music history.

I've been teaching private guitar and songwriting lessons for over 10 years and have been a performing professional guitarist for 15 years. I've earned a bachelor's degree in music from the University of Oregon and have performed all over the United States and Canada in one band or another. I have extensive experience as a recording artist, and my work has been featured in several full length albums, EP's and singles as well as several independent films. I have also produced music for American Express commercials and ...

Get happy, play the blues! All the different styles can be explored. We'll start with simple blues scales and work towards understanding why certain notes go with certain chords. From there, improvisation and comping get so much easier.

-I cater my learning process based on the student's age, thier level on the instrument, and their specific goals in regards to the genre they wish to become proficient in. For example, if a student wants to learn how to play nothing but classic rock songs, I will put all my energy into helping them practice to achieve that goal in the fastest time possible. There is no need for them to have a deep understanding of harmony and theory. By the same token, if someone just wants to get very familiar with fretboard knowledge and play all their scales effortlessly across the neck, I won't waste any time teaching them riffs and songs. Whatever your goal, I can help you attain it.

-Studying Professional Studies for Guitar from Berklee College of Music

-Played lead guitar for high school Jazz Band at Townsend Harris High School (Class of 2014)

-Familiar with various styles, and have both practical and theoretical knowledge that ranges from early beginner all the way to high intermediate