Clinton, PA Blues Guitar Lessons

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.

If Blues is what you want to learn, you have come to the right place. I will cover all essential elements necessary for you to become a great blues guitarist. Topics will include:
* Brief history of Blues
* Analysis of form, harmony, melody, and rhythm
* Turnarounds
* Study of scales used in Blues improvisation
* Phrasing (Sliding, Bending, Vibrato)
* Blues Rhythm Guitar
* Blues Solo Guitar
* Learn Blues songs from your favorite Blues musicians

Born and raised in the Mid-Western US where I played and performed in several circuit bands, some which received record contracts! I also have 2 national product endorsements. After 10 years of playing in the mid-west, I then set my eyes on the Southern US where I currently resides and performs. I have over 27 years of total experience in the industry. This experience includes guitars, equipment, booking, marketing, effects, amplifiers, recording and live music mixing. I have hands-on experience in many musical styles such as Rock, Heavy Metal, Pop, R&B, Country, Top 40, Funk and Folk music.

Over the past 10 years, I have started my teaching practice and I've taught students who range from 7 years of age and up. The one thing I have learned is that lessons absolutely have to be fun! I target each student’s lessons to uniquely follow your goals and get YOU to where you want to be.

Some of my guitar influences are Van Halen, Steve Vai, ACDC, Guns ‘n Roses, Led Zeppelin and James ...

Blues chords, rhythms, scales, licks, bends, slides, pull-offs, hammer-ons, bottleneck slide tunings and basic licks

I can teach rock, blues, jazz, country, and any other style guitar you wanna learn. I bring 17+ years of teaching and industry experience to the table.

I'm flexible with my teaching style and can help you reach your goals.

I have a PhD in music composition and theory, and place special emphasis on comprehending and assimilating the fundamentals of music in my lessons. I use an integrated approach that covers guitar technique, ear-training, harmony, theory, music history as well as composition and improvisation to encourage the development of well-rounded musicians.

I have been an active performing musician in Pittsburgh for over ten years now. I am extremely versatile and have played in many varying styles of bands. I am not strict on a specific way to learn the different aspects of playing the guitar. There are many ways to approach the proper way to play whatever songs or styles you gravitate towards. I am well versed in blues, rock, metal, jazz, country, and folk styles. I am currently studying music composition at University of Pittsburgh, while at the same time playing in an original Punk/Metal band and the Pitt small Jazz ensemble. Whatever it is you are trying to learn on the guitar I can provide with the proper information and explanations to help you get there.

My goal is not so much teaching one how to play an instrument, but more broadly, to help one cultivate their own living musicality. My own areas of practice, study, and specialization are in free improvisation, sound art/Sonic sculpture, conceptual performance, and songwriting/composition. I've explored a vast number of different styles and genre. Jazz, classical, folk and bluegrass, spirituals, blues, punk rock, contemporary ghospel, electronic dance and ambient, to name a few... I love working with kids, I love teaching any age any skill level, I promise to listen, and fine tune our lesson to fit your specific personality and needs.

I will teach you what you want to learn how to play! A big part of that is building the skills you need to play what you want.

After playing guitar for over 15 years, i’ve developed a truly proficient and unique style of playing unlike anyone else. With advanced techniques combined with outside the box ideas, you will learn to adapt to any genre or style and create your own unique style along the way. My style blends rock and roll, jazz, blues, and classical. You will learn to effortlessly solo over any chord progression using theory and your ear.