Westbrook Music - Guitar Lessons
About
I am a very well trained performing guitar player, I still gig regularly. I've had a broad range of professional experience in many different styles of guitar playing.
I feel all this real world musical experience helps me identify underlying blind spots in a student's technique or musical understanding.
I also have the musical training and technical background to give the student effective instruction and to help them move past whatever it is that's blocking them from being able to play the guitar way they desire to, and to create the music they want to express.
It's very satisfying to show people that there is a way to better their music/playing, and ultimately to better themselves through the gift of practicing music!
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
If the student has any experience playing I ask them to: "Describe what it is that you would like to be able to play/do on your guitar that you are having trouble playing/doing now".
If the student is a beginner then I ask what kind of music inspired them to begin learning the guitar.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
I typically charge $75 per hour, for that rate I am happy to travel to student's homes within the greater Bay Area. I do offer discounts for lesson packages and I do have some mileage restrictions for traveling to students homes. Please contact for further details.
How did you get started teaching?
I started out teaching friends what I had learned from my teachers, soon after I began formally teaching private students.
What types of students have you worked with?
Young beginners to advanced peers and adults.
I have played professionally and taught Jazz, Classical, Rock/Pop/Metal, Experimental, and Acoustic guitar.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I perform regularly all over the greater Bay Area. I am always grateful to play music for others and to try and better myself as a guitarist and as a performer.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Find a teacher who is literate in music (can read/write, theory etc.), open minded about different genres and eras of music, and most importantly someone who listens to you and can adapt their teaching style to help you reach your goals.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
"What do I want to be able to play or create with my instrument?"