About
My lessons are ONE HOUR, once a week, and only $40 per lesson! Lessons are in-person, NO internet lessons. Most other teachers will not even offer a one-hour lesson, and if they do, they'll charge $60 and up! I also include basic guitar maintenance (performed outside the lesson hour), and vocal instruction, if you require.
I enjoy the satisfaction of helping someone learn something new and fun that they can bring to others. Teaching is very satisfying (I also have past experience teaching in a middle school).
Specialties
Musical styles
Guitar style
Has instrument
Years experience
Able to read music
Lesson length
Student's age
Reviews
Chris B.
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
My process for a beginning student is to first find out what the student wants to achieve, what their learning pace is, and go in that direction. If you just want to learn guitar in the general sense, then I have a lesson plan in place that includes finger strengthening and warmups, basic theory, and learning existing songs ("cover tunes").
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been playing guitar since high school, and I have a B.A. in Music (Minor in Audio Recording) from CSU Dominguez Hills.
I am a formally trained singer. I sang in the Moorpark Masterworks Chorale Boy's Choir when I was 10, took private voice lessons in high school, and was First Tenor in the elite university Chamber Choir for five semesters at CSUDH.
My high school/college garage band almost made it, so I can tell you all about how to be in a band, and the highs and lows that go with it.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Lessons are $40 per 1 hour session. Basic guitar maintenance and vocal instruction are included in this price.
How did you get started teaching?
I love music, and I love teaching. I began a teaching credential years ago, and spent time assisting at Balboa Middle School in Ventura for a semester. Even in that limited time there, it was very rewarding. I am committed to teaching now full time, something I should have done a while ago.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with both children and adults. I specialize in the beginning student. I teach you how to teach yourself, so that in time, you won't need me or any other teacher to learn new things; you can resource them yourself!
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
One of my brother's friends told me that I inspired him to start playing guitar when he heard me play many years ago. It was very uplifting.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
NEVER take internet lessons! In-person lessons are the only way to go. "Phoning-in" the lessons has long been a problem with mediocre teachers. Now, teachers are LITERALLY phoning-in their lessons via Skype, etc. Accompaniment is a key part of my lessons and cannot be achieved with the inherent latency of internet connections.