Private Guitar tutoring lessons Blairstown, NJ.

As a teacher, I work to ensure your experience is educational and fun. I use a straightforward approach to teaching theory and technique, with a three-part lesson plan adapting to your skill level and interest:

1 Proficiencies: Playing scales, arpeggios, chords, chord inversions, chords with bass lines, chord melody chord progressions, techniques, basic music theory, and more.

2 Reading: Identifying single notes in all positions, reading chord symbols, and reading chords and melody together. Reading rhythms.

3 Song Repertoire: Learning and appreciating songs, understanding the theory used in the song development, incorporating emotions and dynamics into the song, and learning how to apply learned proficiencies to master the songs and add personal improvisational touches to the songs.

Each student is monitored with a checklist that follows the three categories so we can identify strengths and weaknesses as students progress through different musical styles. The checklists help ...

I am here to demystify the music world--with my teaching methods any student can accomplish their dreams! First, we will start with simple techniques to embark on your musical journey and work our way towards our lofty musical goals together.

Learning guitar requires a lot of patience and a good attitude. I focus on fundamental exercises to help any beginner guitar player reach an intermediate level. I cater my lessons to learn tunes that my students care about and love. I let them guide the work!

Learn to play songs in no time at all.

Whether you want to cover your favorite songs, write your own songs or just jam with friends, I can help provide you with all the tools and techniques you need to get there. I have 14 years of experience playing guitar, from jazz and ambient to rock and metal. I also have a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree and two years experience teaching students of different levels, ages and interests. There is no limit to what you can accomplish. Want to shred some sick solos? I'll work with you every week to help you get there. Want to play some Taylor Swift? No problem. Want to learn some jazz tunes, how to improvise and the music theory behind it all? Let's do it. I will tailor my lessons specifically to fit your needs, and make sure you get the most out of our time together. No matter what your desires are as a guitarist, I'll help you get there. Message me and let's get started!

With over 10 years of teaching experience, I look forward to helping you grow as a musician. I studied at Musicians Institute in Los Angeles under some of the best in the business, and I am currently based out of Lousiana. The concepts I cover will help build a solid foundation in technique and theory, as well as learn to identify and perform multiple styles and genres whether its Rock, Jazz, Country, R&B, or anything else. I can also help with advanced theory and less common styles such as finger style chord melody, and slide guitar. I can help you learn not just how to play music, but also provide you with the tools to create.

I have a decade’s worth and counting of experience as a professional guitarist in jazz as well as other genres. I expect students who to the work ethic and drive to improve as musicians. In lessons based upon your goals, we will discuss some of the following: learning songs efficiently, learning styles, creating rhythm and lead guitar parts, improvisation, interpretion of songs, and original compositions. I teach all levels of guitar.