ACT with Carlos C.

My name is Carlos, I have studied guitar for over 8 years with 3 years in the mighty electric guitar and 5 in the classical. Aside from mastering the most challenging concert pieces I am a composer with over 23 written and recorded songs, from classical to heavy metal. I am the teacher that will not only teach you guitar but will make you live and breathe the instrument. My style is design to motivate students to not only learn this beautiful instrument but also appreciate it and learn the discipline, commitment and unparalleled reward it brings to play it. Above all I I want my students to experience the immense joy of learning a new song, or making something sound cool by your own hand, or hopefully to create beautiful music that no one in the history of the earth has ever head before. I want to transfer my experience when I was younger to my pupils. I am a funny, cool, easy going guy that knows his stuff like you won't believe; and if the guitar is what you want to master, it is me who you are after! *** Lesson Details *** Here is what to expect for those who are interested in taking lessons from me: 1) A beautiful, clean and spacious study environmental oriented for the musician. 2) My 100% full attention and instruction. 3) Amazing teaching techniques and the best supplemental material (books, stereos, music stands, tuner, chord charts, lot of books, and everything else you could possibly think of) The Curriculum (Classical, Electric, Blues, Pop and Acoustic Guitar) -Beginner- (All styles) 1. Mastering the proper posture, finger styles and position of the hands. 2. Basic music reading and language, intro to the music world. 3. Simple Great sounding songs! -Intermediate- (All styles) 1. Scales and chords. 2. Intermediate music theory (chord building, reading, intro to solos, building scales) 3. Popular songs (student's choice) 4. Music Composition (student's choice) -Advanced- (Classical, Pop, Electric and acoustic guitar) 1. All scales and advanced arpeggios. 2. Advanced Music Theory (music analysis, advanced solos, scale modes, advanced music notation and reading) 3. Challenging songs, guitar solos and electric guitar lead parts. Tremolo for classical guitar. 4. Complex composition if student's desire (multiple parts, writing music using Finale software and recording) -Professional- (Only Classical Guitar) 1. Concert repertoire pieces ( Tarrega, Barrios, Villa lobos, etc.) 2. Music dynamics, tempo changes, speed, emotion in music and consistent and fast tremolo. 3. Classical composition and writing in Finale. 4. In-depth music analyzing and development of pitch. Class Schedule (All styles and levels) 1. Greetings, setting up, tuning, cookies maybe? :) 2. Warm up exercises (scales arpegios, etc) 3. Student shows progress done on homework for instructor feedback. 4. Song, composition or exercise rehearsal or new material introduced. 5. Homework for next class assigned. Things to remember: 1. I can provide guitars if the student does not have, yet it recommended that he or she acquire one as soon as possible. 2. I have stereo, recording equipment and music writing software for those interested in composition;. 3. Music sheets and exercises can be provided either in print or digitally to the student. 4. Parents and relatives or friends are welcome to observe the class. 5. After 3-6 months if student practices expect astonishing results specially in beginner and intermediate levels (students will be able to play most popular songs and be introduced to soloing). 6. You get out of it what you put into it! Practice practice practice and before you know it you will be blowing people away with your skills! *** Studio Equipment *** Living room: spacious, chairs, 5 guitars, amps, books, music stand, tuner, staff paper. Additional seating for parents. University: practice room in music department, chairs, music stands, additional seating for parents. *** Travel Equipment *** I can provide everything from books to guitars if the student does not have it, yet I urge that eventual they do acquire the necessary gear. *** Specialties *** I specialize in the classical Spanish guitar. I also enjoy teaching students how to compose so they can tap into their inner creativity. I can teach any style of rock with the electric guitar and also acoustic guitar.