My strong suits are teaching rhythm guitar, jazz chord chart comping, fingerpicking/fingerstyle/Travis, easy-to-intermediate classical technique, improvisation, composition/songwriting, music recording, music production, music theory, learning songs by ear, and music memorization. ...I can’t teach speed metal solos, sorry. I wish I could! I taught Music Technology courses at American University as an Adjunct Professor for well over a decade; mainly teaching the industry-standard recording software Pro Tools. *** Lesson Details *** If you know where you want to go I can get you from point A to point B efficiently. I'll get you where you want to go. I structure lessons based on a student's specific needs and ability. I am a laid-back fellow, and very patient, but if you need frequent encouragement and nagging I can do that too. *** Studio Equipment *** Electronic drumset, bass amp, bass, guitar amps, guitars (electric, nylon, steel-string, 12-string), ukuleles, keyboard, upright piano, etc. *** Travel Equipment *** Guitar, ukulele, bass, and amp. *** Student Equipment *** I am happy to help a new student pick out an instrument at a local music store, but I no longer provide instrument rentals. I recommend students purchase the following accessories before or soon after the first lesson: Capo: Schubb C1 Clip-on Tuner: Snark SN-1X Guitar Picks: Variety Pack (thin, medium, and heavy) Method Book: To be determined after the first or second lesson *** Specialties *** Guitar: beginners, rock, pop, oldies, beginning to intermediate jazz and beginning to intermediate classical, improvising and finger style guitar
Teaches all skill levels
Teaching since 2001
B.S. Audio Technology and Minor in Music Theory
Teaches ages 10+
My strong suits are teaching rhythm guitar, jazz chord chart comping, fingerpicking/fingerstyle/Travis, easy-to-intermediate classical technique, improvisation, composition/songwriting, music recording, music production, music theory, learning songs by ear, and music memorization. ...I can’t teach speed metal solos, sorry. I wish I could! I taught Music Technology courses at American University as an Adjunct Professor for well over a decade; mainly teaching the industry-standard recording software Pro Tools. *** Lesson Details *** If you know where you want to go I can get you from point A to point B efficiently. I'll get you where you want to go. I structure lessons based on a student's specific needs and ability. I am a laid-back fellow, and very patient, but if you need frequent encouragement and nagging I can do that too. *** Studio Equipment *** Electronic drumset, bass amp, bass, guitar amps, guitars (electric, nylon, steel-string, 12-string), ukuleles, keyboard, upright piano, etc. *** Travel Equipment *** Guitar, ukulele, bass, and amp. *** Student Equipment *** I am happy to help a new student pick out an instrument at a local music store, but I no longer provide instrument rentals. I recommend students purchase the following accessories before or soon after the first lesson: Capo: Schubb C1 Clip-on Tuner: Snark SN-1X Guitar Picks: Variety Pack (thin, medium, and heavy) Method Book: To be determined after the first or second lesson *** Specialties *** Guitar: beginners, rock, pop, oldies, beginning to intermediate jazz and beginning to intermediate classical, improvising and finger style guitar
Teaches all skill levels
Teaching since 2001
B.S. Audio Technology and Minor in Music Theory
Teaches ages 10+