Providence, RI Guitar Lessons

I played guitar when I was a boy and now teach Acoustic Guitar plus Electric Guitar and Effects. I specialize in songs from the American Songbook (show tunes movie themes, etc) plus the blues and improvisation for working musicians.

As my guitar student, you will learn any and all facets of guitar playing that interest you: chord strumming, note reading, blues jamming, singing while playing, learning the real guitar parts to your favorite recordings, ... the choice is yours. I hold a B.M. degree from Berklee College of Music and I have been teaching guitar and performing throughout southern New England for more than three decades. I look forward to helping you achieve your musical goals and dreams on the guitar!

I can teach a wide variety of styles on the guitar, from Classical to Progressive Rock, once the basic skills and technique behind the guitar are learned, we would be ready to branch off into any style that is desired.

After 20 years learning, performing and teaching with guitar, I offer lessons that cover from the most basic and foundational approach to get you started in the right direction to play for the rest of your life. I am experienced with multiple styles as Classical, Jazz, Rock, and Metal with both electric and acoustic instruments. Just starting out, or need a great perspective to reach that next level in your playing? I would love to help you in that next step to enjoying all things guitar!

After years of playing, I know how to break down the guitar and teach it to anyone willing to learn. I take the 80/20 approach to learning guitar and will get you up and playing in no time. Lessons will teach you the following:

* songs you actually want to play
* how to read music and guitar tablature
* chords and progressions
* music theory
* guitar technique for all styles to make you a well-rounded player
* learn how to write your own tunes and jam in any style with anyone

Professional Musician trained by the New England Conservatory of Music. I work with you to meet and expand upon your goals as a musician. Each lesson is unique to the student and his or her needs. Strong focus in technique, ear training, learning songs, stylistic development, and how to function in a band!

That question is often asked by prospective students. We make it a priority to get to know you on a personal level and to become familiar with your personal musical needs and goals.

We do not treat every student the same in terms of what and how we teach. At the Providence Guitar Academy, we personalize each lesson to achieve your goals. Depending on your goals, you will learn a combination of sight reading, performing skills, ear training, improvisation, rhythm, and music theory...all while playing your favorite songs and riffs!

A 6 year old having their first guitar lesson will have very different needs than a 56 year old taking up guitar for the 2nd time after having had lessons many years back.

The main reason to choose the Providence Music Academy as your guitar lesson provider, is that we are sensitive to the fact that every student is an individual.

If you enroll for lessons, we will work with you to make a plan that perfectly fits your needs and musical preferences. At the

I want to help you grow as a musician and creative songwriter. If you are new to music theory, we will go over the fundamentals. With this groundwork, you can bring any genre of music to me and I will help you identify the elements that make it work. Most teachers focus exclusively on memorizing and practicing music. Our lessons will be different. You will learn to incorporate melodic and harmonic ideas into your own songs.

I've studied music for over 28 years and possess the experience, professionalism, great attitude, and enthusiastic teaching approach. I deliver results, help you develop the skills you need, and have you playing with confidence.