Lesson Details
Acoustic Guitar
- Levels Taught:
- Beginner, Intermediate
Experienced guitar teacher of 25 years available for eager students of all experience levels and ages! I structure my lessons so students learn what they want to learn, while also building a strong foundation of fundamental guitar skills. I specialize in rock, blues, and country, flat picking, finger picking. Typically use study books, and also have sheet music available to use during lessons. You will learn simple and complex chords, lead guitar scales and melodies, music sight reading and music theory.
Scott teaches
About
- Teaches students:
- Ages 7+ and special needs
- Teaching since:
- 1990
I have been teaching private lessons since 1990 and am currently available to teach lessons at your home, or in my studio. I have helped students learn chords to accompany themselves when singing, learn rock, blues, and country lead guitar, and read music. Together we can tailor a course that will help you achieve your personal musical goals.
I have been playing guitar since 1968. I have enjoyed my life making music and love sharing my knowledge. I look forward to helping new students achieve their goals. My teaching style is fun, casual, and challenging. Let's make this happen for you!
Experience
Lead Guitarist
Jul 2014 - PresentLead guitarist for Top 40 dance band, touring Southern and Central California
Guitar Player/Lead Singer
Jun 1999 - Aug 2013Lead guitarist and lead singer in 70s & 80s cover band, touring throughout Southern California
Guitar player/Lead Singer
Apr 1984 - Aug 1989Lead guitarist and singer in country rock band, touring throughout Southern California.
Education
BA in Graphic Design
Sep 1979 - Dec 1981Music Theory
Sep 1973 - Jun 1974Languages
English
Spanish
Certifications
Realtor®
Oct 2007Awards
First Place Battle of the Bands
Aug 1989Affiliations
Ventura County Blues Society
Jun 2009The Ventura County Blues Society is dedicated to preserving the rich history of Blues music by providing awareness and supporting Blues education in the Ventura County and surrounding areas. In addition, the society will provide funding to community charities.
This will be accomplished by: Promoting community blues events. Providing a forum to discuss blues music, its performers, performances, writers, promoters and historians. Increasing awareness of blues events, performers, venues, publications and recordings.
Providing access to all music lovers in support of the blues genre by scheduling monthly events.
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27 Reviews
Write a ReviewI have been playing guitar (self taught) for about 25 years, just not very well. I was looking for a teacher that could help me fill in the music theory gaps. As well as help me formulate a meaningful practice plan that will get me over my hump. I gotta say Scott has hit the nail on the head every lesson. He first listened.. and as a result has delivered an eye opening and inspiring lesson every time. I highly recommend Scott for guitarists of all levels. He knows his STUFF!! Better yet, he knows how pull what YOU need from what he knows and deliver it effectively.
Show MoreListened well and taught me what I needed.
Scott is very knowledgeable and experienced in classic rock. I was impressed by his willingness to let me lead and explain what I wanted to learn, without much technical music theory. I highly recommend Scott to anyone.
Scott is a great guitar teacher. Willing to work with my work schedule. Very patient and flexible in teaching methods and focuses on what I want to learn and not his own agenda. Just about the best guitar instructor I've ever had!
Scott is a great guitar instructor. Patient, relaxed and very encouraging. He makes learning guitar a wonderful experience for my 10 year old.
My daughter just had her very first guitar lesson with Scott. He kept her engaged and quickly seemed to find the pace she was comfortable with. I asked her on the way home what she thought and she said "I loved it"
Scott knows his stuff! He meets you at the level where you are and starts working you up from there. Once we got past the website technical problems (not his fault) we were able to use another method to continue online with much better results. Plenty of homework to do now to get ready for the next lesson.
Show MoreI've been taking lessons from Scott for 6 months. It's obvious he really likes what he does. He packs a lot into a lesson, listens to and answers questions. He is teaching me to read music, something I've always wanted. Maintains high expectations. I respect his knowledge and ability. Can't wait to learn more!
Show MoreScott is a fantastic teacher. He is very clear in his explanations and gives immediate feedback to help you avoid developing bad habits. I highly recommend him.
Scott is great! My daughter is leaning so much from him and looks forward to her weekly lessons.
Scott is great! My daughter is leaning so much from him and looks forward to her weekly lessons.
He did a lot in my first lesson. Friendly and knowledgeable. I'm excited about learning more.
He's a kind-hearted man and an inspirational teacher.
Friendly guy. Highly recommended. He shreds.
In just four lessons my daughter has learned a lot from Scott and is excited about practicing and learning more. He is a very easy going, patient and fun teacher.
Scott really knows his stuff. His playing and understanding of music is outstanding. I look forward to him teaching more about playing guitar.
I hired Scott to teach my teenage daughter the Acoustic Guitar. She took weekly lessons for almost a year, with GREAT results. Scott has amazing skill in both guitar playing and teaching, a wonderful combination of talents. My daughter's love and dedication to her music lives on, due to a large extent on his teaching and encouragement.
Show MoreScott is very efficient and gave me a huge experience of new songs and learning. He is very helpful when it comes to when you are confused or irritated with something
Scott is an excellent guitarist with excellent knowledge of music theory.
Scott knows so much about playing and is very good at passing that knowledge on to me in a way I can easily understand. He makes it very easy for me to learn and is is extremely patient, understanding, and supportive. Great teacher.
Scott is an amazing guitarist! Although I never officially took lessons from Scott, I played with him in a few bands and he was always helpful and patient in showing me different tips and tricks. He also got me up and running on the basics on electric guitar last year. If I lived back in his area, I would for sure sign up for lessons with him to improve my skills!
Show MoreScott is a great musician, an excellent communicator and a compassionate and caring human being! Life is more fun where Scott is. As Praise/Worship Leader of my congregation, the band, people and co-workers always enjoyed working alongside Scott and learned so much from him. He is a an excellent musician and is great to work with.
Show MoreProfessional, accomplished, and experienced!
Scott is a really great musician and person, he's very Patient and knows his music ,I've had the pleasure of playing with Scott on many occasion's and he's always a Professional, I would defiantly recommend Scott to my friends and Family.
Show MoreScott is an accomplished guitarist and musician who know has deep knowledge of most musical genre's. He is also very patient and clear as a teacher. I highly recommend him.
Scott helped me grow as a guitar player and singer during our time together.