Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 8+
Teaching since 1986
Business Administration
About Michael C.
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Michael studied Classical guitar at the Santa Monica College with Arnold Lessing, and eventually was asked to become his assistant instructor teaching in the guitar program. He also played lead guitar with bands in the Los Angeles, California music scene for many years. He will teach you by focusing on technique, how to practice, song learning, creative conditioning, rhythm & lead techniques, music theory, ear training and music reading.
Michael has instructed Grammy award winning artist, played with several groups nationwide, and has recorded as a studio musician. He has worked on collaborative efforts with several national artists, and brings 30 years of guitar instruction experience.
Michael is a songwriter, and is extremely knowledgeable in composition. If you want to learn your favorite songs, and sound like your favorite guitarist, Michael is your man for guitar lessons! He is a wonderful teacher, who can take you to levels of guitar playing that you thought you’d never get to.
Electric or Acoustic Guitar; instructing in many different styles, he will focus on your short and long-term goals, and basically create your own personal course of guitar instruction through published books, high quality transcriptions for song learning, as well as his own masterclass workshops. A comfortable, relaxed, yet encouraging experience can be expected from him.
Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Tuesday
5:30 PM-6:30 PM
Thursday
2 PM-3 PM
Sunday
6 PM-6:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$25
45 minutes
$35
60 minutes
$45
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5 Reviews
Monty
Online
Michael hs been a great teacher and resource. He is great with beginner guitar students like myself and has alway been a patient and enthusiastic instructor.
I would highly recommend him to anyone wanting to start playing guitar,whether it be a beginner or someone who is picking it up again
Posted May 25, 2016
Mitchell
Teacher's studio
I have been taking guitar lessons from Michael for a few months to a half a year now. He is an exceptional teacher who is dedicated to helping you learn the things you want to, but also willing to go through and tell you what you need to hear in order to progress as a musician.
I have been playing guitar for six years, and Michael has the expertise that is required of a good teacher to be able to help students who have just begun, and students who are much more experienced. A pleasant experience is always to be expected when you take lessons with Michael, and every week I eagerly await my lessons.
Posted May 22, 2016
Allegra
Teacher's studio
I had taken lessons with Michael and he has helped me tremendously! I am working to be a versatile guitarist and original writer. Michael has helped me learn so many different aspects and has helped me keep an open taste in different styles on guitar. I have learned theory, lead guitar techniques, finger picking, how to create and find unique chords in the corresponding key, how to organize my practicing schedules properly, and so much more. I was able to be helped with my song writing and jazz guitar because I was in jazz band and am now preparing for an audition at a music college which focuses heavily on jazz theory and guitar. I would suggest Michael to any guitarist of any level. I have never been disappointed in my lessons and I am constantly progressing.
-Allegra
Posted May 22, 2016
Experience
Guitar Instructor
Mar, 2016 - PresentConservatory of Music
Guitar Instructor
Jun, 2015 - PresentMichael C. Online Guitar Instruction
Online Skype Guitar Lessons
Guitar Instructor
Jun, 1987 - Mar, 2016Ye Olde Guitar Shoppe
Education
Guitar
Sep, 1981 - Jun, 1985Santa Monica College
Business Administration
Sep, 1995 - May, 1998Des Area Community College
Michael's Gallery
Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Tuesday
5:30 PM-6:30 PM
Thursday
2 PM-3 PM
Sunday
6 PM-6:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$25
45 minutes
$35
60 minutes
$45
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