Private Blues Guitar tutoring lessons Millersville, MD.

Transcend the instrument and be able to play with anything. Learn your favorite tunes by ear and on the guitar. That is what I focus on. From beginning rudiments all the way through completely breaking down and conceptualizing the fretboard.

I've been playing for 20 years and have studied jazz at Peabody Conservatory and Berklee College of Music. However, I have played in bluegrass, rock, funk, hip hop and klezmer bands, as well.

I try to create an individual approach for each student because every person learns uniquely. I work with people on skills that apply to music at large, as well as the guitar 🎸. My goal is to help a student learn how to learn on their own, and provide the tools to do so.

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Want to learn how to play your favorite songs? Learn how to read music? Music theory even? I can help! I have an extensive background in teaching guitar, bass, and music theory from very beginners to advanced levels. I care about helping you achieve your musical goals whether it be improvisation, song repertoire, writing, improvisation, theory, reading notation, ear training, you name it! My background is in jazz, funk, pop, rock, rnb, blues, and more. I also have years of experience performing live and can prepare you for what you need to know when playing with others. I keep the lessons exciting and love to open up the possibilities you can achieve.

I prefer to teach students based on their music preference by designing the lessons to focus on their favorite songs that can be used to explain instrument technique or music theory

Take your playing to a higher level. Professional musician (40+ yrs. exp.) Music teacher (20+ yrs. exp.) Online only.
Learn acoustic finger style and flatpicking, Blues, delta to Chicago and solo jazz guitar, chord melody, playing over changes, improvisation and technique to make you a better player.

Get your guitar playing to the next level. Guitar lessons with Mike S., a formally trained vocalist with global guitar experience. Your next set of lessons will provide as much personal encouragement along with the musical progress.

Now open to all ages and levels of expertise.

I will show you how to play songs, chords, and lead riffs right away. My lessons will also explain theoretical concepts to illuminate your songwriting, improvisation, and jamming. I have extensive experience with audio production and am more than happy to incorporate that into the lesson. My studio in Brooklyn has a private yard where lessons can be given while following social distancing guidelines. I am flexible regarding what students want out of their lessons. If you want to write music, I can help you write, record, and publish songs to streaming services. If you want to play in a band, I can arrange for jam sessions with other musicians.