Clancy Ferrill Guitar Lessons

My teaching approach:

I am a graduate of Guitar Institute of Technology. I teach all levels. I specialize in rock and contemporary styles. I give my students the tools they need to succeed. Scales-Arpeggios-Theory.My influences are:

My early influences were classic rock and folk music oriented. I later became influenced by progressive rock and jazz. I try to incorporate many diverse influences into my music including acoustic 12 string, mandolin, keyboards, banjo, etc. Some of my favorite artists include Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, Frank Gambale, John Petruci, Alan Holdsworth, etc.

My guitar lessons take place in:

The teacher's studio

Guitar Lessons with me take place in the following areas:

Barkers music 7534 Pacific Ave. Stockton, CA 95207

Guitar Techniques:

Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar, Fingerstyle, Vocal Accompaniment, Performance, Improvisation, Jamming Skills, Reading Music, Music Theory, Scales and Exercises, Song Writing, Recording and Production, Guidance In Equipment Selection

Your first guitar lesson with me might include the following:

The introductory lesson is geared around assessing what the students level of knowledge is and what areas need to be addressed. This is easy with beginning students but with intermediate and advanced students we spend some time discussing goals and how to best achieve them.

A guitar lesson with me might entail the following:

Lessons are a half hour per week format. I hand out most paperwork although I do recommend various books. I do have a structured curriculum that I follow, but students are encouraged to bring in any items of interest such as songs, etc.

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

My Ideal student is one who is hungry for knowledge. Age and other factors are irrelevant. I enjoy teaching and helping students reach their full potential.