Guitar with Rick C.

Over 20 years teaching experience on guitar. Skilled in all styles of music. Achieved honors at the Burlington County College. Studied with guitar virtuoso’s Joe Sgro, Joe Federico, and Tom Giacabetti. Been performing in bands for over eighteen years playing clubs, weddings, TV, and studio recordings. Owned and operated New Horizon School of Music. Developed and wrote an instruction book for guitar “The Art of Guitar.” Strengths include composing, music theory, ear training, and singing. Great ability to motivate others, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills. Conducts two guitar recitals every year. Teaches rock and jazz improvisation. Currently teaching 70 students a week. *** Lesson Details *** All lessons are geared to the students personal interests. Here is a sampling of a lesson program. Course of study: Songs- Student will learn to play their favorite songs Technique - scales and arpeggios Sight reading - all positions and rhythms Chords - all forms inversions and substitutions Music Theory- Chord construction, intervals, harmonization Improvisation- How to create a great guitar & bass solo, all styles Composition - How to form chord patterns and riff motifs Transcription - How to analyze and chart any song Finger picking - classical, folk, jazz, and rock styling Chord Melody- how to voice melody lines using chords *** Studio Equipment *** Full PA System, Fender, Roland, and Peavy Amps. Steel String Acoustic, Classical, Semi hollow ody, and Solid body electric. Bass, *** Travel Equipment *** Acoustic Guitar Classical Guitar Electric Guitar Jazz Guitar Electric Bass Amplifier *** Specialties *** Student will learn to play their favorite songs. I have written a book named the Art of Guitar. Progressive Guitar Book Mel Bay Bass Guitar Method Practical Theory Complete - Alfred Pub. Aaron Sherer Classical guitar method Rock,jazz,classical,blues,fingerpicking, bottle neck slide Group guitar lessons Rock Band classes Guitar recitals