Marysville, WA Guitar Lessons

All styles of guitar. Specializing in Rock. From very beginner to advanced shred. Using Popular songs from throughout the history of rock, from Chuck Berry to AC/DC to Ozzy to Nirvana and everything in between as etude studies to teach technique, theory, and scale theory.
Most importantly getting the students playing songs they enjoy within the first lessons and doing it properly with flawless technique and learning the theory behind it as well

Award-Winning Teacher - Networked/played with various members of Heart & Bad Company & Former Queensryche. Learn Your Favorite Songs Quickly & Accurately.

Guitar Is My Specialty.. Been Playing & Performing Guitar For close to 30 years now!

Let's get you started on your new guitar path!

Guitar is my main instrument, I have been studying music by way of the guitar for fourteen years. I am well versed in many different styles but make my living playing jazz funk, and musical theater.

Learning guitar is a great introduction to the world of music! Eric can help you expand your musical knowledge while having fun learning songs. Eric will walk you through learning songs by ear and, when necessary, creating simplified arrangements that make even difficult songs accessible. He specializes in teaching beginning students.

I offer lessons in all styles and types of guitar, acoustic, electric, fingerstyle, classical, jazz, blues, rock, metal, country, pop. I have been teaching for over 11 years and performing in various bands for over 25 years. I attended the Berklee College of Music as a guitar major. I offer a core curriculum as well as customizing the to the student's interest. Learn to play favorite songs as well as basic technique, theory and music reading.

I've been a guitarist since I was eight, an arts tutor since I was 17, and now I'm a professional live musician for several artists signed/affiliated with major record labels. I also self-record my own pop music and gig around Seattle. I teach all ages and a variety of styles--classical, rock, pop, acoustic, bossa nova. I will help train your ear to tap into your body's natural musicality by using a variety of media and exercises. Being a good musician takes time and work, but art is an emotional expression--so we must have fun, no matter what!

I use a student centered approach, using the music my students love as a vehicle to teach good technique habits and a solid understanding of chords, scales and music theory. I also teach all my students to read tablature, memorize pieces, and improvise.

Don't have to read music! Learn faster by tabs and ear. Would you rather play a song or read music for the first few weeks? Most students quit because of the teadious routine of reading music. Learn to shred! Or accompany yourself while you sing.

A little about me: C.W. (guitarist) is a graduate of The Musician’s Institute of Los Angeles, California. He studied under an array of celebrity teachers, such as: Marty Friedman (Megadeath), Robben Ford, Jennifer Batten (Michael Jackson), Keith Wyatt, Paul Gilbert, Dan Gilbert, Gary Hoey, Frank Gambali, Howard Roberts, Ross Bolton, Ron Eshete, Steve Travato, Joe Pass, Pat Hicks, Pedro Wyant, Joe Diorio (legendary jazz guitarist) . His influences range from Yngvie Malmsteen, Robben Ford, Joe Satriani, Van Halen, Eric Clapton, The Eagles, to Eric Johnson. After graduating the institute, C.W. taught privately for many years; he also played with bands like, Kubla featuring ED-K. Other aspects of his music career included: recording studio

A major priority of my guitar teaching is to have students making expressive music every time they touch the instrument.

I begin by working on tone production on the open strings of the guitar, so that students are able to produce a full, beautiful tone on the first day. From there, we study left- and right- hand techniques in the context of real pieces of music, giving students the chance to apply the mechanics of guitar playing to the expression of musical ideas. At the same time, I work with students through progressive studies and warm-up exercises that have built-in expressive goals, so that they can learn to rely on their own ears to further refine their playing.

As I believe that a good guitarist is, first and foremost, a strong musician, I fold a number of diverse activities into weekly lessons, developing skills in music theory, ear training, sight reading, composition, and improvisation, all of which reinforce the acquisition of strong technique.