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About Andy J.
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If you are a complete beginner, take one lesson with me and I will give you a whole 12-week introductory course for free!
My lessons are all about you and your progress!
I design practice plans tailored to your specific needs.
Beginner Level:
* Learn essential guitar basics
* Learn fundamental music notation and sight reading
* Learn a set of easy chords and some easy songs
Intermediate Level:
* Expand your knowledge of chords and rhythm guitar playing
* Understand music theory (intervals, chords & scales)
* Introduction to Blues & Phrasing
* Learn more complex songs
Advanced Level:
* Master Technique (Alternate Picking, Legato, Sweeping, etc.)
* Master Scales (Major Scale, Minor Scales, Pentatonic & Blues Scales, Modes, etc.)
* Learn any song you want
* Create amazing riffs and songs
* Learn high-speed improvisation
About Andy
I'm an open-minded and optimistic person. I have taught hundreds of students over the years and have developed a lot of my own teaching materials along the way. I'm very flexible in the way I teach and I always try to find out what type of learners my students are, so I can design a personalized practice plan for fast progress. I look forward to helping you reach your goals!
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· Guitar · Online
· Guitar · In home
Anyway, hope all is well. If I ever find myself back in Dallas I will make sure to give you a call.
· Acoustic Guitar · In home
Andy J.
About Hissael R.
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I've been playing guitar for 8 years. I can teach classical, jazz, and rock.
About Hissael
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· Guitar · In home
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Highly recommended.
Hissael R.
About Stephen B.
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Each lesson is designed on the level of the student's ability from beginner to advanced. Rock, R&B, funk, jazz, blues, POP and country music. I like to use song learning as a vehicle to sharpen your skills. Learning skills through songs is more fun for beginners. More advanced students will work on everything from theory, reading, harmony; and how you can use scales and arpeggios in a number of ways over several different styles of music.
About Stephen
Learning the guitar is a fun, yet, challenging experience. Having an instructor guide you through the process makes learning easier and more efficient. The internet provides a wealth of information but can not interact with you and help your specific needs. Many guitar players get frustrated and give up. Getting the encouragement and expertise of an instructor who has been there before greatly enhances chances of success.
My style of teaching is founded on fun with the instrument and guiding students to real music situations. Many students come to me with an incomplete set of skills. These (self taught) players have several basic fundamental holes in their playing.
It is also important to me that students have a basic knowledge of music theory. This way, they can enjoy the guitar for th
What You Will Learn:
Beginning Students:
In my experience, over several years, I find most beginners are surprised the guitar is so hard to play. Having an instructor to help you past that frustration will lead to a lifelong enjoyment of your guitar in the songs you love.
- Learning the basic chords.
- How to move from chord to chord smoothly.
- Using these chords to play your favorite songs.
- Understanding guitar notation (tabs, chord grids, song books, standard notation).
This way, the skills you learn will last a life time!
Intermediate/ Advanced Students:
This is for the hungry players. You will be given the direction to achieve a high level of musicianship. You will be challenged to reach your full potential.
- Technique drills
- Scale knowledge
- Advanced chords
- Improvisation tips
- Chop Building
- Theory
- Reading
- Composition
Experience & Background:
I've teaching and performing professionally for 23 years.
- One year OCHSA jazz combo.
- Fifteen years performing music clubs, casuals as a solo performer and in a jazz trio.
- Twenty three years teaching individuals and groups.
- Eleven years as Irvine and Laguna YAMAHA Music school instructor.
I've studied with some of the top teachers in California:
- Jim Fagen (classical guitar)
- Erik Halbig (rock, jazz & country)
- Jim Witzel (head of jazz guitar at CSUSF)
- Ron Eshcete (jazz guitar)
- Carl Verheyen (everything).
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· Electric Guitar · In home
· Electric Guitar · In studio
Stephen is a very knowledgeable and professional music instructor. I have been taking lesson at his studio for about 8 months. I go there once a week for my 45 min class and practice 15 min every other days at home. Now I can play the musics I like. Also, during the lesson, he always put the me in the live band situation so I can react to the beats and rhythm from different instruments. Fun!!!!!!!!!
· Acoustic Guitar · In home
Stephen B.
About Martin W.
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You will learn how an electric guitar is different from an acoustic guitar and how they are played differently. I will teach you power chords, tuning, drop tuning, rock, metal, whatever you want to play. I can also teach you what kind of amp to buy and what kind of pedals/effects to buy in order to get the sound you want.
About Martin
I have been playing guitar my whole life, I can play acoustic or electric and can also teach on both.
I can also help a band sound better, or help someone put together a band if they like.
Some other areas of music I can also teach in is basic vocals, songwriting, branding and marketing music.
I can also record students in Garageband, a recording software on my Mac Laptop. I have high quality recording equipment and can record acoustic guitar, electric guitar and also vocals.
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· Acoustic Guitar · In home
Martin W.
About Hedras R.
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Learn from Basic to Advanced Modern guitar Technique, Harmony concepts and application.
About Hedras
I can teach you Electric and Acoustic Guitar, Music Theory and Pro Tools Software.
I had over 200 students in my own academy Guitar Institute of Guatemala and lots of Private and Skype Students.
You can expect fun lessons but full of helpful information that will help you to improve as a player or help you to start learning songs and playing guitar if you are a beginner.
Hedras R.
About Andre G.
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I have been playing guitar for over 5 years and I've been able to transition to playing on stage for ensembles over the last two years. Through lessons and self-teaching, I've become well-versed in fretboard theory, chord shapes, scales and several aspects of lead and rhythm guitar playing. I have a versatile skill set but my main style preferences are Soul, R&B, Gospel and Jazz. I specialize in making idiosyncratic concepts easy to attain so that students can decide what direction they would like to take their guitar playing.
About Andre
Andre G.
About Jered J.
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Whether you want to learn a few songs, improve your chops or all-out shred, your lessons are designed to get your playing where you want it to be. Your lesson plan will be custom-tailored to your ability and geared toward your goals as a guitarist.
About Jered
Whether you want to learn a few songs, improve your chops or all-out shred, your lessons are designed to get your playing where you want it to be. Your lesson plan will be custom-tailored to your ability and geared toward your goals as a guitarist.
I have over 20 years of guitar-playing under my belt, 10 years teaching experience and a B.A. in Music to boot! I played guitar in a bunch of bands and currently play bass in Light Creates Shadow, a rock band here in Portland, OR. I love music of all styles and am passionate about passing along my music knowledge to my students.
Your lesson plan (Roadmap) will include the following:
Technique - You will learn proper playing technique to ensure accurate playing as well as an injury-free career.
The Fretboard - Learn notes, scales, arpeggios and know your way around yo
Harmony - Learn how to play chords, how to write music using chords, chord inversions and more.
Musicianship - Music theory, improvisation, songwriting, sight-reading, and everything an aspiring guitarist needs.
Progress Reports (Checkpoints) - Don't worry, this isn't a report card! This is just a check in every so often to remind us how far we have come and where we want to go from here.
My teaching style is based on the following core values:
Encouragement
Motivation
Achievable Goals
Patience
Passion
Engagement
FUN!!!
Your success as a musician is my main priority and I will do my absolute best to guide you along your path.
Shoot me a message and we can get started immediately :)
Jered J.
About Andy B.
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Hey, guys, I'm a 22-year-old guitarist that love music, currently playing at my church. I have 11 years of music experience. I make my lessons fun and easy to understand, I make sure that you fully understand each phase before moving on. I teach all ages. I customize my lessons to your need for improvement and will help you reach any goals that are set to achieve, and have fun along the way. One thing I truly know about learning is that it is more fun to learn when everything is easy to understand. So I GUARANTEE!!!! to help you learn music in the easiest way as possible.
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· Acoustic Guitar · In studio
· Acoustic Guitar · In home
· Guitar · In studio
Andy B.
About JD M.
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I fully believe that everyone has some sort of musical inclination; we all just need to take the time to find the instrument(s) that speak to us.
In our guitar lessons, we will focus on the fundamentals, technique, and some fun tricks! All while highlighting the lessons through music that you already love and listen to!
About JD
I often find myself saying that music is the key to the universe. It is a medium in which all humans, regardless of language or culture are able to connect. It is because of this that I love sharing the knowledge that I have gained from nearly two decades of playing guitar.
I am a Los Angeles based session musician, and private instructor. I currently have a few students, and am looking to grow and take on a few more. My curriculum revolves around:
1) Understanding the basics of theory, and showcasing how those basics are applied in songs (specifically bands and artists that you regularly listen to).
2) Proper technique
3) Some fun and fancy tricks!
My goal is to make sure each lesson is clear so that you may fully understand and enjoy the benefits therein!
If you would like more information about myself, here is a link to
Personal Website:
OnTheWingsOfDragons.com
May the rest of your day be fun, and productive!
-JD McGibney
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· Electric Guitar · In home
JD M.
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Average Cost of Electric Guitar Lessons in Portland, OR
The average cost of 60-minute electric guitar lessons in Portland is $71. While the exact cost will vary depending on the teacher, type of lesson, and your location, you should expect to spend anywhere between $67 and $76 per hour.
| 30-min | $42 |
$46 average |
$51 |
| 45-min | $55 |
$59 average |
$64 |
| 60-min | $67 |
$71 average |
$76 |
For the best experience, we typically recommend 60-minute electric guitar lessons. However, students looking for a more affordable option may want to consider a shorter lesson length of 45 or 30 minutes. On average, 45-minute electric guitar lessons are 17% less expensive at $59, and 30-minute lessons cost 36% less at $46.
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