Private Country Guitar tutoring lessons Minneapolis, MN.

I have been studying country guitar since 2005, playing professionally as a country guitarist since 2007 for nationally acclaimed acts, such as Paulette Carlson (of Highway 101 fame), & Doug Allen Nash (America's #1 Johnny Cash tribute). In our lessons we will cover many techniques techniques, such as chicken picking, using a slide, capoing techniques, performing double- & triple-stops, soloing strategies, etc. We'll also look at how to achieve good country tones, looking to the great players of the genre for examples to follow.

I started music when I was 5. My grandma, an amazing classical pianist, would put quarters on the backs of my hands as I played my first songs and if they didn't fall off, I could keep them. I started guitar when I was 12, and I've been teaching for 12+ years. I currently teach over 40 lessons a week through the MN School of Music and independently.

I will create a lesson experience that is personalized for you. I love working with:

-Kids (as young as 6): The most important thing for a child beginner is that music becomes a positive part their life. I have many ways to teach kids the foundations of music and guitar while having fun at the same time. I want each to kid to be successful, which means balancing fun with structured, goal-oriented lessons. Your child will set goals each lesson and leave with a clear practice plan to succeed.

Aspiring Songwriters: Songwriting is the reason I play music and teach. The songwriter's goal is to communicate their feelings, thoughts, and ...

Whether you are just getting started or have been playing for years and have found yourself in a rut and want to refresh and do some new things, country guitar lessons will help you get the basics down and to set and realize your goals in music.

Trusted teacher with 8 years of teaching experience and 3 years of academic teaching experience specialized in classical and acoustic guitar finger-style approach. My goal is to teach you not only to comprehend the technical abilities, but also to understand the theoretical principles behind each of the songs that you play. This path will eventually lead you to creating and playing your own musical pieces. Shoot me a message to see if we are a good match!

I'm Ahmad a very enthusiastic musician. I started out teaching myself guitar at the age of 12. I moved to the U.S. in 2001 and studied music for 15 years receiving my B.M. and M.M in music and audio production at San Francisco State University. I then moved to Los Angeles then studied and trained with John Mayer, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, George Lynch and many others. I have performed hundreds of concerts in the U.S. as well in Europe and the Middle East with Artists such as Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica, Guns N Roses, Michael Angelo Batio, Ratt, Sammy Hagar, Dokken and many others. I ranked #1 in the Slash Guitar Center competition. I was in the "list of top 5 guitar players ever" according to The Examiner, also picked as one of the best guitarists of 2013 and 2014 consecutively in the Rockwell UnScene magazine, and ranked 3rd in the Steve Vai Sam Ash Best in Shred competition.

I find a student's strengths and weaknesses using various ways to encourage each student. I am very patient, ...

I am Nashville born and raised full time guitar player and teacher wanting to help YOU in your musical journey. I have been playing music professionally all across the country for the last 11 years. I have been lucky to play with some of Nashville's finest songwriters and musicians. Along the way, I have had the pleasure of teaching students of all different ages and skill levels. I would be honored to tailor a lesson around YOUR needs and interests. I pride myself on being skilled at playing a wide range of styles. I believe it is the key to being able to be a well rounded musician. Shoot me a message if I am the right fit for you!