About
We teach you to become a guitarist AND musician. You will learn to play, hear and understand music, music theory, harmony, ear training, sight reading, songwriting. Where else will you find such a complete course?
You will understand and be able to communicate music to anyone!
You can learn by yourself, with a friend or group
Our Curriculum is complete and laid out in an organized, logical approach. It includes:
Homework- to help you grasp and internalize the knowledge and skills required to play
Exercises and drills- to help get your motor skills up to speed fast
Backing tracks of lead, rhythm and a combination of your practice aid.
Musical Education- To assist you in understanding what you are doing and why you are doing it
The instructor-
Has 40 years of professional performance experience playing at some of the most popular venues in the world.
Education: Belmont Music School in Nashville, TN.
Has 30 years teaching experience
Lessons start at $40 per week
Skype- Live 1 on 1 class. Students learn from the comfort of their home saving time, money, vehicle wear and tear and fuel
Local private- 1 on 1 at our studio, the student's home or the music store
Group Class- 2- 10 students per class. Reduced rates. Make friends and have people to jam with.
We guide you to become not only a guitarist but a musician able to teach yourself!
You will build a foundation first. We create backing tracks of lead, rhythm and a combination for you to practice with. You will practice playing, writing, sight reading, ear training.
We teach all styles of guitar
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I love helping students learn and make music a part of their life.
Sharing my College education in music from Belmont in Nashville and private with Frank Sinatra's guitarist, Joe Lano, in Las Vegas.
Helping students avoid inadequate or incorrect instruction
We cherish passing on a skill that can be used and enjoyed your entire life.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
We will first assess your current level, talk about and understand your goals to best instruct you down your road.
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Artist
If you have experience as a guitarist we will test your knowledge and ability to play to determine your skill level. Your curriculum will be designed to begin at your current level and then lead you toward your goals.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Guitar, Vocal Performance, theory and harmony studies at Belmont University Nashville, TN
Studied under Joe Lano, Frank Sinatra's guitarist in Las Vegas, NV
High school guitar and vocal studies, chorus and choir
40 years Live performance in many genres across the USA
Guitar and vocal teaching and coaching 27 years
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
One on one local- 1 hour $50.00
Local group lessons- 1 hour $30.00
Online live, private Skype lesson- 1 hour $40.00
How did you get started teaching?
After studying and performing for 10 years I took a position teaching part-time at the White House of Music in Brookfield, WI to supplement income. I have a great passion for helping tomorrow's guitarists avoid years of frustration by helping them learn correctly and fully the first time around. I also love helping frustrated guitarists get out of their. rut and learn to be a musician on the guitar
What types of students have you worked with?
Beginners- from the age of 3, teens, young adults, midlle age and senior citizens
Intermediate students- seeking to better understand music as related to the guitar in many genres.
Advanced- in the styles of fingerstyle, chord melody, blues, Country, Folk and Rock, and to become an artist
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I recently started 2 young ladies, ages 8 and 9 as beginners. After 6 lessons they were able to perfom a recital on stage and in front of a live audience on thier own
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Don't attempt a shortcut. The fastest route to success is to do it right the first time, have a great teacher, then practice and learn your lessons.
If a teacher cannot teach music theory and harmony keep looking for a qualified instructor. This is the lifeblood of music. Half of my students are veteran guitarists frustrated because they do not know how to progress.
An educated guitarist sees keys, scales, chords, melodies, runs and the music in their head. Their intangible ideas are made tangible once the guitarist begins to play and the ideas from their mind become a reality of sound as they use the guitar to create music.
Some enthusiasts attempt to learn on their own with no direction. Others take lessons from unlearned players who again, acquired scattered skills on their own, from YouTube videos or a friend who could play a “cool lic” or a few songs. If your desire is to learn to play a few songs this approach may work for you. However, if you want to become a guitarist and an intelligent musician then please learn correctly the first time. Half of our students are adults who have been playing for years only to find themselves frustrated because their understanding of music is still a mystery.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
1. Why do you want to learn the guitar?
2. What is your end goal with the guitar?
3. How much practice time are you willing to dedicate?