Sherstudios

Sherstudios

4.9Exceptional(14 reviews)
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Offers online services

About

My teaching approach:

Welcome to SherStudios My motto is music can change everything if you let it into your life. I give lessons with a passion so everyone can enjoy the incredible world of music. Each student is taught specifically to his or hers interest and goals in a comfortable and affordable setting. I have a Bachelor's in Music from Hartt School of Music and have toured with signed bands as well as recorded for hundreds of artists. I have taught for 30 yrs. and sent many people to music school and prepared them for careers in music as well as given others a fun hobby to enjoy. Guitar, Bass, Mandolin, Banjo, Dobro and Lap Steel instruction available Lessons are customized to every studentâ€TMs direction and musical tastes. I teach all styles: Rock, Jazz, Folk Classical, Bluegrass and Country I teach beginners to advanced players and all ages are welcome. Music and Tablature reading, technique, soloing, fingerstyle, slide and theory. Music Transcription of songs from my vast library and how to play them Recording and full song production available as well in my digital studio. Rates; $20 per half hour,$40 per hour payable by the week http://www.jamiesherwood.com 860 793 0669

My influences are:

Beatles,Zeppelin,Bach,Charlie Parker,Jeff Beck,Simon and Garfunkel,Radiohead,Tony Rice,Manuel Barrueco,Stevie Ray Vaughn

My guitar lessons take place in:

The teacher's studio

Guitar Lessons with me take place in the following areas:

My studio (SherStudios) in Southington,Ct.

Guitar Techniques:

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

Your first guitar lesson with me might include the following:

I first ask them if they ever had previous musical experience on whatever instrument. Then I would have them play for me so I could see their level. If they are beginners I would instruct them on the proper hand techniques and teach them a scale and perhaps a chord.

A guitar lesson with me might entail the following:

I would first figure out the direction and style the student wants to pursue. Then I would begin in that particular style with exercises that apply.We would decide if the student wanted to learn standard notation or tablature or both. After doing exercises and perhaps reading studies I would find songs the student likes which night pertain to a technique we are working on. I would then transcribe the song an help the student break it down.

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

Someone who shows up eager to learn and have fun.


Highlights

Hired 27 times
1 employee
39 years in business
Serves Southington , CT
Offers online services

Payment methods

Cash, Paypal

Specialties

Instrument

Students who have an instrument, Students who are planning to purchase an instrument

Able to read music

Student can read music staff, Student can read guitar tabs, Student cannot read music

Musical styles

I can make recommendations, Classical, Blues, Jazz, Rock, Folk, Country

Lesson length

30 minutes, 60 minutes

Students age

Younger than 6 years old, 6 - 9 years old, 10 - 13 years old, 14 - 17 years old, 18 - 25 years old, 26 - 44 years old, 45 - 64 years old, 65 or older

Years experience

No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 - 2 years of formal training, 2 - 4 years of formal training, 4+ years of formal training

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Ralph C.

Very professional, yet personable. He is an experienced trleacher and he is the right person at the right time for me. Its an adventure unfolding!
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February 25, 2023
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Steven H.

Very professional but fun.
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June 29, 2021
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Donna R.

August 30, 2019
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Greg G.

His patience...lol
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May 16, 2019
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John F.

I’ve been taking lessons from Jamie for over a year. What a terrific experience it has been! He has adapted the lessons to my needs. He throws enough new material at me every lesson which forces me to put in the practice time to get better. He helps me choose songs that are just slightly above my skill level to push me forward. He’s also personable and fun to talk to. I know Jamie can get me to be the quality guitarist that I want to be. John Fiengo
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June 12, 2018

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Bob R.

Ive studied with Jamie every week for almost a year. He is a great player who also knows how to teach. He is dedicated to teaching, and can take you as far as you want to go on the guitar and several other stringed instruments!
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June 12, 2018

Services offered

Guitar
Bass Guitar