Doug Oxford For Guitar Lessons
About
GUITAR LESSONS FOR KIDS AND ADULTS!!!
You are never too old to learn. If you are 8 years old or a senior citizen, or anywhere in between, you are the perfect age to learn! As long as you have to have a desire to learn, we are ready to get lessons started as soon as you are!
STYLE IS NOT AN ISSUE WITH ME:
I am not concerned about teaching you a song or a style as much as I want to see you have a strong musical foundation on the guitar. That way you can develop into the style of playing you desire OR you can change the course of your styles.
ALL ABILITIES...
I have worked with beginners of all ages and have worked with advanced students who have already recorded their own CD! There is always something for each of us to learn. I believe that a student who has the desire to learn any musical instrument will simply build upon that desire.
WHAT YOU CAN LEARN IN MY STUDIO:
I do not believe in high pressure or guilt motivation. All I do is encourage and guide.
I teach the following:
Rhythm guitar
Open and Alternate tuning
Finger-style
Performance Readiness
Reading Music
Music Theory
Scales and Exercises
Basic Lead Guitar Approaches
Song Writing Philosophy
Guidance In Equipment Selection
When I started teaching guitar students over twenty years ago, I had no idea that the path I had taken would teach me more than I had dreamed of. However, all of that said, I can honestly say that the experience of seeing a student develop new skills, is like no other.
Some of my students go on to play in their own bands or have become successful singer/songwriters. The best part is that each of them gained a new accomplishment in their lives - they become guitar players!
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
My goal is to take the student at their current ability, make sure they have a solid musical and technical foundation, and then let them blossom from there. Different students have different goals.
Therefore, while I do like to keep lessons as structured as possible, I prefer to allow the student to learn the guitar at their own pace. I find that by keeping my mind open to the student’s strengths and vision, I can guide them to their goals with the guitar.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts with major and minor areas of study in Music Performance.
I have been playing the guitar since 1972.
I have a fairly long performance resume with 20 years of experience in teaching guitar.