Josh Swift Guitar Lessons

Josh Swift Guitar Lessons

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About

My teaching approach:

Attended Musicians Institute and studied under some great players including Brett Garsed, Scott Henderson, and many others. I've played for about 20 years and can teach many styles of music. I have a great understanding of music theory if you need help with theory or music fundamentals. I'm currently the lead guitarist for the band Lunchbox (Check http://www.myspace.com/lunchboxvisalia to hear me). Some rough acoustic tracks are linked here http://www.myspace.com/joshswiftacoustic I can also teach bass to most levels and have performed bass with a jazz combo.

My influences are:

Page, Hendrix, Kenny Burrell, Miles Davis, John Mclaughlin, The Velvet Underground, John Coltrane, Primus, The Talking Heads, The Pixies, John Spencer Blues Explosion, Ry Cooder, and too many more people to name.

My guitar lessons take place in:

The teacher's studio or the student's home

Guitar lessons typically take place on these days and hours:

Mon-Sun open schedule

Guitar Techniques:

Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar, Fingerstyle, Slide Guitar, Performance, Improvisation, Jamming Skills, Music Theory, Scales and Exercises, Song Writing, Guidance In Equipment Selection

Your first guitar lesson with me might include the following:

For the first lesson I want to find out what your goals are for the instrument, and try to find the best approach to help you get there.

A guitar lesson with me might entail the following:

I start with an evaluation of your level and go from there.

The qualities I look for in an ideal guitar student might include the following:

Some one who is genuine, responsive, and excited about exploring music.


Highlights

Serves San Diego , CA

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Services offered

Guitar