Name: Guitar for Adults 101: Welcome!
Uploaded: 2022-02-11T21:39:41.000Z
Duration: 8 min 48 s

Hi all! 

I am super excited for this new course! It is designed to help adult beginners break new ground and pursue a hobby they can enjoy. Check out the rest of the course materials to learn "Stand by Me" by Ben E. King! 

This video includes:

- How properly use a guitar pick.
- The correct seating positions for guitar.
- What a capo is and a basic understanding of how to use it. 

I am very excited to get started!


Guitar

Hi! My name is Donnie and I can't wait to meet you! I've been teaching private lessons for 8 years and have loved helping my students, Kevin, Andrew, and Avery (all of whom have left 5-star reviews) reach their goals! I strive to not only give my students exercises and riffs to learn, but to teach them the reasoning and Music Theory behind those notes and chords.

My teaching style is committed to showing you "how" to learn and not just throwing various songs, scales, and techniques at you. I will be firm and provide you with the accountability you need to move forward.  

My favorite artists (many of whom have songs that are taught as part of my curriculum) are The Beatles, Metallica, Santana, Stevie Ray Vaghan, Nirvana, Green Day, Johnny Cash, The Eagles, Avenged Sevenfold, and many more!

Additionally, in 2017 I was given Takelesson's "Student Favorite" award. This means that I have consistently ranked in the top 15% of Takelessons teachers based upon reviews, number of students, and student retention!  

Guitar has been a love of mine since I was 9 years old and I enjoy helping other people realize their full potential! I have training in standard notation and tablature, and I am equipped with the resources necessary to get you going quickly!

I graduated from Liberty University in 2018 with a Bachelors in Business Administration degree. Each week, I teach around 30-35 students! I am looking forward to helping you reach your goals! 

Please feel free to use the "Ask a question" feature, I will reply to you as soon as possible.

Guitar for Adults 101: Welcome! 

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Acoustic Guitar

Blues Guitar

Country Guitar

Electric Guitar

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Student Favorite

I have played lead and rhythm guitar for the Springfield Community Jazz Ensemble since I was 12 years old. It has been (and is) an amazing experience which has allowed me to grow in musical maturity as well as get to sit beside some very talented professional musicians.

Lead Jazz Guitar Player

I currently play lead guitar for FBC which allows me to play music that resembles country and rock.

Lead Electric Guitar Player

Guitar Teacher

If you are a beginning guitar enthusiast and want to learn how to play the right way, I can help you. I have been playing guitar for 15 years and have experience playing rock, jazz, and blues guitar. Plus, I use an award winning program that I'll personally tailor to your needs! Please feel free to ask me any questions! Book now to take advantage of my new premium quality guitar lessons!

Accommodating, thorough, enthusiastic  about teaching, engaged, observant, professional, time efficient, approachable, clear directions, and expectations, complementary...all these things.  Great experience overall.

Donnie is very Knowledgeable with electric guitars, would recommend to anyone interested in learning to play guitar

Donnie is an excellent teacher. My son and I are taking lessons with him. He's always on time and is always shows up with a smile and positive. He keeps things moving so the learning is fast. He's knowledgeable, encouraging and patient.

Donnie is an excellent teacher. Me and my son are taking lessons with him. He keeps things moving so the learning is fast, but he listens and is encouraging. Always on time! He's knowledgeable, encouraging and positive.

I have been taking lessons from Donnie for about a year now, and I couldn't recommend him more!! 

I was a beginner starting from ground 0, and Donnie has been extremely patient and motivating along the way. 

With enough notice, he's been able to accommodate my hectic work schedule, which has allowed me to stay motivated and not giving up on learning guitar. 

10/10 recommend!!

Donnie is a great teacher. I've only had a couple of lessons but I'm already seeing results! I've been trying to learn off and on for a year through youtube videos. His way of teaching is more effective and methodical. He seems like a cool dude too.

I've taken guitar lessons a few different times in my life and Donnie is by far the best teacher I've ever had!  He's patient, extremely knowledgeable and has the right balance of technique and making lessons fun as you're playing music you'd like to learn.  I'd highly recommend Donnie for lessons and have shared his profile with other friends.

I've been taking lessons from Donnie for about 6 months now and he has helped me progress much quicker than when I was teaching myself. He is extremely knowledgeable and patient. We've had a great mix of learning theory and just having fun and my understanding of music has improved so much since starting lessons.

I have been with Donnie for over two years.  It has been great.  He is patient and teaches you how to learn as well as what to learn.  He pushes you to reach your goals and also knows when to change things up to keep you yearning for more.

Donnie is an excellent teacher. He is patient, yet challenging. Would strongly recommend him to other players.

Donnie has a confident, and easy going way with guitars, he is an amazing teacher. 
We look forward to the journey!

Dedicated and knowledgeable Donnie is a great teacher if you are looking to learn guitar. Not only he can play really well and inspire you, but he's able to share actionable tips and feedback in a way that a beginner can easily grasp. While you would have to put the practice time outside of lessons, there's no doubt that Donnie makes the journey smother and more fun. I'd totally recommend him to anybody who's looking to get started or continue with their guitar journey.

Calm, knowledgeable, experienced, interested guitar instructor.
My son studied with Donny for over 3 years.
The experience has been nothing short of amazing. Donny has always kept lessons interesting, kept progressing, was engaging and knows how to truly teach young adults.
Thank you!

I have been learning from Donnie for 6 months. He is patient and encourages you even when learning becomes a challenge. If you are looking for an excellent tutor, look no further.

Here is a quick lesson to show how important it is to practice singing your riffs. By singing you can incorporate other parts of your brain in the learning process and increase your ability to quickly learn and remember riffs.

SING Your Guitar Riffs ft. Polyphia

Hi all! 

This video is a piece of my "Guitar for Adults 101" course. In this session I will show you how to tune your guitar and get prepared to learn chords! If you continue through the videos in this course, you will learn all that you need to know to play, "Stand by Me" by Ben E. King.

Have fun!

Guitar for Adults 101: Tuning 

Hi all! 

This video is a piece of my "Guitar for Adults 101" course. In this session I will show you how to play the C & E Minor Chords. If you continue through the videos in this course, you will learn all that you need to know to play, "Stand by Me" by Ben E. King.

Have fun!

Guitar for Adults 101: The C & Em Chords

Hi all! 

This video is a piece of my "Guitar for Adults 101" course. In this session I will show you how to play the G & D Chord. If you continue through the videos in this course, you will learn all that you need to know to play, "Stand by Me" by Ben E. King.

Have fun!

Guitar for Adults 101: The G & D Chords

Hi all! Here is a quick video on how to start playing the blues today! This riff has been used for the blues since the very early origins of the style. I hope you enjoy! 

Be sure to follow me on Takelessons and check out my private profile here: https://takelessons.com/profile/donnie

Learn the Blues in Under 5 Minutes!

Hi! Today I am excited to show you a quick and easy way to impress your friends with a new shredding skill! 

This technique offers nearly instant results and will instantly increase your popularity (NOTE: results may vary ;)

I am super excited for you to get started! If you would like to check out my other Quick Tip videos, you can watch one about improving your picking here: https://takelessons.com/client/live/guitar/video/quick-tip-fix-your-picking-today

If you'd like to sign up for private lessons with me you can book them here: https://takelessons.com/profile/donnie-e

Hope you enjoy!

Quick Tip: Impress Your Friends With This Trick!

Hi! 

I regularly see a mistake made by new guitar players that is easily corrected but has a MAJOR effect on the overall smoothness, fluidity, and speed of your picking. During this video I'll show you how to fix it! 

If you would like to check out my private profile or sign up for private lessons with me, check out my profile here: https://takelessons.com/profile/donnie-e

Quick Tip: Fix Your Picking Today!

Watch this video to learn to play an iconic guitar song from the 90's! The chords are simple to play and with a little practice you should be able to grasp the rhythm. 

Hope you enjoy! Check out my Takelessons Live classes or sign up for Private Lessons here: https://takelessons.com/profile/donnie-e

Learn To Play "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana

In this video you will learn the entire process for setting up your guitar amp to make sure you get the best that your equipment has to offer! 

In this class you'll learn: 

- How to EQ an amp
- What Treble, Mids, and Bass sound like
- Common Guitar Amp terms
- A Review of what Reverb and Delay effects are and How to Use Them

Hope you enjoy! Check out the Takelessons Live class schedule to sign up for my live lessons!

Donnie E.

Guitar for Adults 101: Welcome!

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SING Your Guitar Riffs ft. Polyphia