Flinthill, MO Blues Guitar Lessons

Learn the foundations of Blues Guitar Playing through various blues traditions

From B B King to Eric Clapton. All styles of blues. Let you creative side get in the groove.

The foundation of Blues can be rooted in the 'Dominant' Arpeggio, Blues and Pentatonic Scales. I show you all of the popular licks and tricks of classic blues players with thorough explanation.

I was first asked to teach blues guitar by a guy I met on a street corner on the Temple Campus. I had never really played blues before that, but I used my knowledge of Ragas to develop a unique approach to the genre which has worked for me very well since I started with it several years ago. For more details, check out my Blues Raga Guitar Series on YouTube through the links on my TakeLessons.com profile.

I've been playing the blues for years! Always a lot of fun to teach.

Students will learn their favorite guitar licks, progressions, songs, and tricks on how to create/enhance their own original material.

A major priority of my guitar teaching is to have students making expressive music every time they touch the instrument.

I begin by working on tone production on the open strings of the guitar, so that students are able to produce a full, beautiful tone on the first day. From there, we study left- and right- hand techniques in the context of real pieces of music, giving students the chance to apply the mechanics of guitar playing to the expression of musical ideas. At the same time, I work with students through progressive studies and warm-up exercises that have built-in expressive goals, so that they can learn to rely on their own ears to further refine their playing.

As I believe that a good guitarist is, first and foremost, a strong musician, I fold a number of diverse activities into weekly lessons, developing skills in music theory, ear training, sight reading, composition, and improvisation, all of which reinforce the acquisition of strong technique.

Grab your guitar and enjoy playing your favorite music while discovering the amazing world of the guitar!

My name is Gaston Gonzalez a guitarist with experience teaching classical, acoustic and electric guitar for more than 10 years at various proficiency levels (Kids and Adults).

I am offering private guitar lessons at my home studio that is located in Swarthmore.

If you are interested in learning the instrument, music theory/reading, in knowing my teaching approach, or if you have any other question please contact me at: gaston.gstudio@gmail.com or call 608.333.5554

Hope to hear from you.

Thank you.

Gaston Gonzalez

Jason has been described as an extremely versatile educator and performer. Aside from being a classically trained guitarist and Suzuki certified teacher working with young children ages 2 and up, he specializes in Jazz, Classical/Fingerstyle guitar, lead/rock/pop guitar, song writing/arranging and Music Theory. Jason received his formal training from the Manhattan School of Music and holds a Master of Music in Performance as well as a specialized Professional Studies Diploma with a focus in performance. Though he has performed in Germany, Asia and throughout the east coast of the US, his true passion lies in teaching students of all ages and experience levels. Nothing makes Jason happier than seeing his students develop a true love for the guitar and provides a fun and exciting environment for them to do so.