Guitar with Kirky G.

Blues Guitar & Voice Lessons + Coaching Are you passionate about Blues music and guitar? Looking to elevate your skills and find your unique sound? I offer comprehensive education, coaching, and mentorship for Blues guitarists of all levels. It's all the education and support you need to become a professional blues musician. Achieve Your Dream: *Develop your own sound, voice, style, and maximize your underlying musicianship. *Become a confident musician and performer. *Earn respect and recognition. *Assemble and lead a great band. *Learn more quickly and easily. *Discover a path to follow. Ideal Students: *People of any age, skill level, or background who love blues music and culture. *Aspiring musicians who want to be successful and reach their full potential. *Individuals who want to find their own sound and style. *Musicians willing to make an investment in their art and career. Not Suitable For: *Individuals with a negative outlook. *Those unwilling to do the work, take risks, or step out of their comfort zone. *Impatient individuals likely to give up. *Those seeking fast, easy results. *People who don’t love the Blues. *Close-minded or opinionated individuals. *Those not willing to invest in their art and education. Problems Solved: *Struggling with musicianship. *Becoming more versatile and capable. *Trouble finding band members and gigs. *Not making progress. *Fear of performance and criticism. *Not knowing what to work on next. Comprehensive Curriculum: Coaching/mindset: *Full support to help you break out of your comfort zone, start performing, and launch your music career. Fundamentals of Blues Playing: *Form: 12 bars, 8 bars, alternate forms. *Harmony: Chords, chord theory, voice leading. *Tonality: Major and minor pentatonic, blues scales, easy hack to play all modes in any key anywhere on the neck. *Melody: Soloing, creating lines, phrasing, bass lines. *Rhythm: Rhythmic figures, idiomatic riffs, getting behind the beat. Tone Mastery: *Instruments and amplification types. *Maximizing guitar and amp performance. *Tubes vs. solid-state vs. digital. *Microphone selection. Musicianship Improvement: *Ear training: pitch, intervals. *Rhythm: Playing complex 8th and 16th note grooves. *Getting behind the beat. Interplay with Other Musicians: *Playing in the pocket. *Learning how to really 'listen.' *Leading and following. Recording Techniques: *Preparing to record. *Capturing your sound. *Mic placement. Dynamic Playing and Performance: *Stage presence and how to dress. *Reading the room. *How to lead the band. *Hand and body signals. Jam Tips: *Typical rules and etiquette. *Starting and ending songs. *How to prepare. *What to bring. Soloing: *Developing your own licks. *Crafting innovative lines and rhythm parts. *Syncopation and resolutions. *Rhythm lead and marking the changes. *Fingerstyle vs. pick vs. hybrid. Advanced picking techniques. *Jazzing up your blues. Repertoire Building and Songwriting: *Song selections. *Verse structure. *Integrating other styles with blues. *Learning by ear. *Reading sheet music. *Reading tab. Blues Music Appreciation: *Study of Blues History, Styles, and Notable Artists. *Recommended listening and reading. Band Formation: *Selecting band members based on shared interest, competency, and professionalism. *Leading the band and communicating onstage. *Effective rehearsal techniques. *Setlist creation. Dexterity and Coordination: *Finger exercises. *Singing and playing guitar simultaneously. Music Business Insights: *Operating like a business. *Securing gigs/shows. *Building your brand and marketing yourself. *Managing risk and insurances. *Getting a manager. *Recording and publishing an album. The Blues Challenge: *IBC preparation: Rules, judging criteria, song selection, and planning. Ready to take the next step in your musical journey? Reach out today to unlock your potential as a blues guitarist. "Start where you are with what you have." -Teddy Roosevelt "I know that I have the ability to achieve the object of my definite purpose in life, therefore I demand of myself, persistent, continuous action towards its attainment, and I will never stop trying until I have achieved it." -Napoleon Hill