Acoustic Guitar Lessons in Belltown. Amazing Teachers.

all levels from beginner to advanced fingerpicking

Acoustic steel string or nylon string. 6 string, or 12 string. All styles. Whether you want to be a weekend warrior who plays around the campfire, or someone who wants to study at a professional or advanced level, we can make that happen!!!! My unique approach to teaching guitar will have you playing guitar on the first day. No joke.

I have been playing acoustic guitar for eleven years. My styles on the acoustic range from folk to bluegrass to gypsy swing. Acoustic guitar is a great way to start. It builds finger strength better than electric guitar and it teaches beginning students the fundamentals of control.

I have been teaching for the past 8 years, and have worked with any age or skill level you can imagine. This has allowed me to create a methodology that will make sure you obtain the foundation you need in order to thrive at playing an instrument, but never lose track of what kind of music you're looking towards learning, and where your interests lie. I also have extensive performing experience having played and learned styles such as Flamenco (my first introduction to music), Jazz (I have a Bachelors and a Masters degree in Jazz Performance), Rock, Blues, Classical music and many more.

Students will learn through one year of lessons how to:
play 35 essential acoustic guitar chords
play 15 essential strumming patterns
play Power chords, slash chords & easy ‘cheat’ chords
Finger picking patterns - Play in 4/4, 3/4 and 6/8 time
Play in any key using a capo
Play any song in 3 capo positions
Understanding chord charts
Transpose complex keys into guitar-friendly keys
Tuning, pick and strumming technique
Damping strings, learn the notes on the neck

I have been playing guitar for 15 years. I make lesson plans based on each individual, so I don't teach every one the same boring songs or use the same regiment with everyone. I want to teach you what YOU want to learn.