West Newton, MA Guitar Lessons

My first priority is to inspire and motive. Find out the students wants and needs, then tackle them head on. As we do this proper technique is a must, it is the difference between a good guitarist and a great guitarist. Music theory and understand the language of music. The better we know the language the better we can speak it. Learn songs and music is a must ...it is the reason why we play.

Specializing in Rock, Jazz, Blues, and many other styles. All levels welcome, whether you're a complete beginner or you're an experienced player feeling like you've taught yourself all that you can and you want to learn some jazz theory, arpeggios, scales, more complex stuff, etc.

Hi there! I've been playing guitar since I was a teenager during the '70s. i play and teach rock,blues, jazz, fusion and read and compose music. What you can expect from me is a patient, serious, determined teacher who knows how to convey simple to complex technique and ability to those who are destined to be a student and musician. I can teach how to read, listen, interpret, improvise and evolve many musical skills.

I began playing guitar at the age of ten and studied both classical and jazz guitar at the undergraduate and masters level.

In guitar lessons, we will work on technique, scales, chords, fret-board logic, and improvising.

Guitar is my principle instrument. There is nothing I can't teach you when it comes to this instrument.

There are a variety of skills we can go over below to reinforce your musicality but primarily, we want to get you playing songs and help you learn new ones quickly so that you can keep this lifelong passion ever growing and never seeming like a chore. I will show you how to play a variety of songs that you chose and methods to learning on your own time. Any formal skill you wish to expand can be taught through a song you are familiar with.

Composition:
Work on arrangement skills from long-form jazz to horn arrangements for your high school band. Want to learn how to read and write music? Develop your writing and drafting skills while improving your communicability within a band setting.

Songwriting:
Learn basic to complex popular song arrangements. Develop melodies and lyrics based on a variety of common songwriting techniques found throughout the ages. Work on counting measures while playing and maintaining a designated arrangement, thus allowing the opportunity to play with ...

If you are interested in having lessons with me, please contact me and we can begin learning the art of making beautiful music or learning the beautiful languages of the world! "Hasta pronto!" "A presto!" and "Speak to you soon!"

I have been teaching guitar for 1 year and my students have been able to create and write their own songs, play in bands, and perform out. Within the first few lessons, you will be able to learn how to form and learn chord names and as time goes on you will be able to play full songs. I specialize in genres such as pop/rock/folk and provide beginner level books for students to work on. I love working with students of all ages and experience levels and cannot wait to meet you!

Berklee student seeking a Bachelors in music, majoring in Contemporary writing and production I teach rock, blues, funk and a series of latin rhythms (Salsa, Boleros, Bachata, merengue, etc).

I teach both electric and acoustic guitar and im able to travel around Boston