Jeff Dicssokerson Guitar Lessons
About
My teaching approach:
Lessons are based on a systematic progression of techniques using established method materials. Students are taught how to read music in both standard notation and tab. They are also taught music theory and how it influences their playing technique. Students are taught by an instructor who is a full-time college professor with 30 years of experience and who has a B.A. from Augustana College, an M.A. from Sangamon State University, and pursued his Ph.D from the University of Iowa.
My influences are:
Fleetwood Mac, Journey, Boston, Eagles, Moody Blues, Segovia
My guitar lessons take place in:
The teacher's studio
Guitar Lessons with me take place in the following areas:
My Studio At Music Mart 4325 Avenue of the Cities Moline, IL 61265
Guitar Techniques:
Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar, Open tuning, Fingerstyle, Performance, Improvisation, Reading Music, Music Theory, Scales and Exercises
Your first guitar lesson with me might include the following:
The student is first briefly interviewed to determine their experience with guitar and what level of expertise they have. If an absolute beginner, the components of the guitar are discussed as well as the proper way to hold the guitar. The student is then taught their first notes on the first 2 strings as well as a couple of simple chords. The lesson finishes with words of encouragement and the welcoming to additional lessons in upcoming weeks
A guitar lesson with me might entail the following:
Lessons begin with a review of the material and techniques assigned to the student the previous week. The lesson then moves to the introduction of new techniques as well as the learning of songs of the student's choosing. The lesson ends with the student being given additional pointers and an assignment to work on for the next lesson.
The qualities I look for in an ideal guitar student might include the following:
The ideal guitar student is one who is truly interested in learning to play the guitar, and who is willing to put in the time necessary to achieve proficiency. The current level of the student is unimportant - what is important is that the student is willing to try and improve.