Private Guitar tutoring lessons Lennox, SD.

I will work with you to develop a lesson plan based on your musical interests and stylistic goals! Everyone's journey with the instrument is different. From achieving a strong basic foundation on the instrument to mastering a very specific skill, I look forward to helping you achieve on the instrument.

Learning a musical instrument should be fun and inspiring! In private guitar lessons and kids’ workshops I strive to cultivate a nurturing space where kids feel free to express themselves, make mistakes and grow.

I believe in the importance of paying close attention to the ways in which each child learns best. Using music books and popular songs that resonate with each child we build a lesson plan that keeps them excited about music while developing their musical skills and beginning to understand theory. I aim to strike a balance between playful and challenging that keeps kids engaged, encouraged and wanting to learn more.

Want to play your favorite gospel & worship songs "by ear" at church? Want to learn how "sight-read"? I'd love to help you start playing and help you use your gift even more efficiently.
I'm an experienced teacher, specializing in the beginner/intermediate guitar lessons. Ages 7+ welcome. Lessons are constructed including helpful technique strategies catered to both the student who is highly motivated to play by ear in contemporary gospel church settings and/or the student whose goal is sight-reading. I will help you build a solid foundation of ear training, music theory and technique while tailoring to your personal tastes and goals. Ask me a question. Send me a message now. I'd love to help you!

Guitar:
Guitar is one of my favorite instrument to learn and I began playing at age seven. To become a well rounded musician and player I always start with basics. Hand and finger technique, notes, rhythms, chords, learning the fretboard, soloing and songs. If the student is only interested in learning songs I am happy to have them bring in anything they want to learn. For students who want more advanced technique I will teach them theory and how it relates.

Open and individualized lessons will teach each student in a unique fashion to fit them best. Chords, theory and musical reading will be the main focus of these lessons. My individualized approach works well for many students so that they learn what they want, how they want, and see the results that they specifically are looking for.

Students can expect to learn anything from basic chords to advanced theory and improvisational techniques on their instrument.

As a college graduate with an emphasis in guitar i feel that my mastery over the instrument and ability to teach is is second to none in the area. I feel equally confident in my mastery over acoustic guitar and electric guitar although acoustic guitar is my preferred instrument to teach. As a professional gigging blues/rock/indy musician I have toured while playing all forms of acoustic and rock genres and venues, from jazz to country to blues to classic rock. I can teach you any genre of music or method of guitar playing ...

The main focus of the private lessons is music theory and how it applies to the instrument. All the while trying to remain fun. Therefore, the musical style/genre that the student is seeking is irrelevant. At Dennis O Guitar Instruction the goal is for the student to have an understanding of the music that they seek to learn and become an independent musician.