Blairstown, NJ Guitar Lessons

Theory, ear training and fun music!

Learn repertoire that ranges from pop to contemporary, fingerstyle, and jazz, with a bit of blues thrown in.

You can use a pick or fingers, learn to read music or tab, learn technique idiomatic to the guitar as a melodic or accompanying instrument.

We can explore song writing and recording as well!

Students will learn the techniques to playing a guitar including tuning, stringing, care, strumming, plucking, picking, chord play, and lead playing. Students should be ready to have a great time!

As a teacher I am very patient with students and enjoy helping them reach their own musical goals. I emphasize knowing the basics and encourage students to study music theory and basic reading of standard notation. I always ask my students to bring in songs they want to learn as a way to motivate them to practice more.

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GUITAR: I expect my students to practice at least 5 days a week for at least a 1/2 hour per day. I use the Suzuki method for young students ages 8 to10. We continue learning basic folk songs by ear and then start reading standard notation and basic theory within 6 to 8 months along with classical guitar duets. For older students I use the Hal Leonard guitar method. After 3 months of lessons students can expect to know the basic open position chords and strum patterns to some basic songs as well as some famous guitar riffs and also be able to read some basic melodies in standard notation. After 6 months students will be able to play a 12 bar ...

Experienced guitar teacher of 7 years available for eager students of all experience levels! My philosophy and teaching style is generally dependent upon their individual needs of the student. I structure my lessons so students learn what they want to learn, while also building a strong foundation the basics in technique (strumming, picking, hand technique, rhythm) harmony and theory. I specialize in heavy metal rock and experimental music, typically use Hal Leonard books, and also have the following tools available to use during lessons: sound recording equipment, tablature, sheet music and more.

Guitar is my main instrument, I've spent thousands of hours playing and teaching. I can show you how to do pretty much anything you want to do or learn on guitar.

The Guitar is the first instrument I ever picked up. I have been playing since I was Seven years old. I have studied many different style at many different levels and am prepared to teach all levels and styles. I Started with the Mel-Bay book and like to teach from that as it approaches the guitar with the mechanics of music.

During our lessons, you will learn the fundamentals of guitar playing (open chords, basic chord progressions, reading music, the notes on the fretboard, etc.), as well as some of your favorite songs.
Intermediate students will begin to learn music theory and more complex song structures, as well as rhythmic picking and finger-picking.
Advanced students will learn the ins and outs of music composition.

As a specialist in the theory, performance, and logistics of guitars and stringed instruments, it is of my best and most personal intention to pass on and pay forward my knowledge and experience to my students. By doing so share the opportunities to grow and achieve personal goals, achievements and aspirations in musicianship and guitar-works.

While I offer lessons in theory and technique, I also share the knowledge and experience of basic maintenance and repairs, in order for my students to be comfortable with not just the teacher, but also with their instrument.

I have been teaching students guitar for many years. My students will have a good foundation of music theory, playing by ear, and playing any songs they choose. I am not just a teacher but a coach, showing them how music can influence others and bring people together. I always bring my own guitar so when we learn songs, they are not doing it on their own. While they are learning a song, it will feel like they are playing in a band and will feel more confident to play on their own later.