Private Classical Guitar tutoring lessons Philadelphia, PA.

I have been teaching guitar for more than 15 years.
Every student is unique. We all have different ways of learning and retaining information: by rote, from a printed score, by ear, etc... Each student is interviewed and consulted to gain an understanding of how they learn most effectively and to create customized private lessons on the guitar.
For classical guitar, there again are strict technical guidelines to achieve a beautiful tone and effective movement. To supplement my private instruction, I use different method of books and others for technical training and basic music theory as they relate to the guitar.

Out of all of the different guitar styles out there, classical guitar is the most unique when compared to typical guitar methods. The classical technique needs to be carefully studied and developed. The repertoire needs to be learned and familiarized. I studied classical guitar for several years, including direct study under Glenn Lyons while I attended West Chester University.

My curriculum includes notes in relation to fretboard, chord shapes and construction, theory, sight singing and ear training, scales, improvisation, strumming/picking techniques, and more. I can come to you!

Brad is an expert in classical guitar. He has studied with many great teachers, performed in many master classes and is an experienced performer. He knows over 8 hours of classical repertoire from many great composers including: Bach, Villa Lobos, Brouwer, and Tarrega. He techniques for memorizing music is second to none. He has a deep understand of: technique, minimizing motion, tone, nails, fretboard, sight reading, interpretation, and historical practices. He knows all the small details that makes the difference between a good performance and a great one.

I am an experienced professional guitarist and teacher, and I am right now accepting students in my home studio. I play and teach many styles of music from classical to folk, rock, and pop. I have toured many times as a theater and back-up musician throughout all fifty US states, Canada, Europe, and Asia.
Every student has a unique set of skills, interests, and abilities which I make it my business to help uncover and develop!

I have spent the past 12 years of my life dedicated to the guitar. While obtaining my Bachelor's degree in Guitar performance at Oberlin Conservatory I was employed by the conservatory's secondary lessons department. This studio featured a diverse mix of college students, adults, and children. In addition I am Suzuki method certified and I was a summer instructor at the Amherst School of Guitar in Buffalo, NY. I have experience working with children from as young as 5 to as old as 65.

I like to provide the student with the ability and knowledge to play any song they like.

Learn about classical right hand technique, legato, arpeggios, repertoire... .