David Bates Guitar Lessons

My teaching approach: Over 28 years of experience. I have played and recorded with some of the biggest names in the business. I have played on the sets of warner bros.& CBS tv show and have cable tv placements. exc. I have 3 DVD's with worldwide distribution. I have a full Pro Tools HD studio- you can learn play guitar, write music and music production at the same time! My influences are: all the greats. My guitar lessons take place in: The teacher's studio or the student's home Guitar Lessons with me take place in the following areas: Thousand oaks (Instrumental music) Northridge,North Hollywood, your place Guitar Techniques: Guidance In Equipment Selection, Recording and Production, Song Writing, Scales and Exercises, Music Theory, Reading Music, Jamming Skills, Improvisation, Performance, Fingerstyle, Rhythm guitar, Lead guitar Your first guitar lesson with me might include the following: Teaching is an aquired skill. I have taught thousands of students, everyone of them unique and different. Some are now full time toring musicians with record deals of thier own. Learn how to enjoy the instrument and practice becomes fun-music should be food for the soul. A guitar lesson with me might entail the following: Dave provides custom lessons tailored to the individual. Whether you want to just have some fun playing an instrument and learn your favorite songs or become the next Eddie Van Halen, learning things the right way the first time will save you hours of aggravation and keep it fun. Practice is necessary- but practicing the right things, the right way are essential for building solid foundation and preventing pain! The qualities I look for in an ideal guitar student might include the following: anyone who wants to learn and loves music.

Getting results. I enjoy playing guitar, I have built my life around it. I enjoy helping others become passionate about guitar and music.