Matt Ross Guitar Lessons

My teaching approach: With 17 years of teaching experience and 20 years as a professional guitarist in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Colorado Springs I approach each student according to their unique learning style. My goal is that each student reaches their potential, learns valuable disciplines, and has fun too! I have a Bachelor's of Music in Jazz Studies from DePaul University and served as the Worship Pastor for 3 churches over the past 15 years. All styles are welcome. I'm also a bassist, pianist, vocalist, and composer which brings a seasoned approach to the most efficient ways to learn. My influences are: Israel Houghton, Tommy Walker, Wayne Krantz, Darlene Zschech, Pat Metheny, Michael Brecker, John Mayer, Pat Martino, Lincoln Brewster, Danilo Perez, Ricardo Sanchez, etc. My guitar lessons take place in: The teacher's studio Guitar lessons typically take place on these days and hours: Monday evenings Some Tuesday evenings Fridays during the day Guitar Techniques: Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar, Open tuning, Fingerstyle, Slide Guitar, Vocal Accompaniment, Performance, Improvisation, Jamming Skills, Reading Music, Music Theory, Scales and Exercises, Song Writing, Guidance In Equipment Selection Your first guitar lesson with me might include the following: Ask a short series of questions about their musical experience and goals. If possible, I ask them to play something that they're comfortable with just to give me an idea of their skill level and how we can move ahead. A guitar lesson with me might entail the following: Learn to read music through an instructional book that includes a cd to play along with. Learn chords, scales, and rhythms. An opportunity to learn some of your favorite songs from your personal music collection. From there we tailor the lessons to your specific needs and goals. Maybe soloing/improvisation, finger picking, theory, song writing, gear and effects, auditions, different styles, etc. The qualities I look for in an ideal guitar student might include the following: Consistent with practice and showing up for lessons. Being timely and prepared.