LESSONS & WHAT TO EXPECT

You can expect a custom, fun and attentive one on one lesson. I am thorough and patient. I expect you to love music and put forth effort. I'm laid back, I will work as fast or as slow as you need. I prefer a total immersion technique and get my students playing right away. This boosts confidence and fosters interest because once a student enjoys playing you don't have to convince them to practice.

By the first lesson you will be familiar with the instrument and it's parts, and playing your first chord.

In 3-6 months you will be playing guitar with a greater knowledge of chords, basic harmony and be able to play scales and songs.

Once you have a foundation of chords we can explore more specific music subjects and lessons will become more personalized: songwriting, guitar tones, musicology, making a DIY record, shredding like a metalhead, I can guide you to help you achieve your goals.

Check out this video of a class in action!

An example of a lesson with one of my students. We are discussing the major scale and using shapes to determine what notes appear in the scale.
 
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Electric Guitar

Levels Taught: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

I am super passionate about electric guitar. I have been playing for years. I love distortion and power chords. Let’s learn together, I design my lessons based on the individual needs and goals of my students.

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Acoustic Guitar

Levels Taught: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

I have been teaching acoustic guitar for years. Are you looking for campfire jams, or folk melodies? I design my lessons based on the individual needs and goals of my students.

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Bass Guitar

Levels Taught: Beginner, Intermediate

I've been teaching bass guitar for more than ten years. Offering individual styled lessons for the foundation of bass guitar--including techniques, scales and modes.

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Beat-Making and Beyond 101

Levels Taught: Beginner, Intermediate

This class goes way deeper than just making beats, Learn the history, Learn about synths, learn how to rap, create flow, write lyrics, rhyme schemes, wordplay, craft metaphors, learn to make beats, sample, and produce bangers. We can cover all the things you need to expand your workflow.

Logic Pro X Software

Levels Taught: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

I am Apple Certified in Logic Pro X, let's get you making music with logic! I have been using logic for almost ten years now and have created some amazing music and video productions using it. Lets get you on your way to doing the same.

Sitar

Levels Taught: Beginner, Intermediate

Ever wanted to learn about the Sitar? I can show the foundation of Hindustani Classical music along with techniques on how to play the sitar. I have studied sitar myself for about 8 years, and I traveled to India to have my sitar hand made for me.

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Songwriting

Levels Taught: Beginner, Intermediate

Do you want to develop as a songwriter? I can show you techniques used by the pros to create dynamic song structures and amazing lyrics. I specialize in songwriting as it relates to the guitar. So if you want to advance your chord vocabulary or become a better guitarist in the process this is the class for you.

Ukulele

Levels Taught: Beginner, Intermediate

Lets rock the uke! Lets learn all your favorite songs to jam along too, or delve deep into what this amazing little instrument can really do, it's all up you.