Mark Regan Guitar Lessons

My teaching approach:

I teach guitar, bass and ukulele to students of any age. I evaluate each student and formulate a lesson plan geared towards them reaching their musical goals as soon as possible. I supply all written materials. I also record material as needed and supply students with MP3's to practice along with. In addition to teaching performance, I teach sight reading, theory, writing (music & lyrics), band performance, etc. I am always willing to meet a student at a local music store to assist them in choosing an instrument or equipment. I am open to anything that helps a student learn. I work for you!

My influences are:

Clapton, Pink Floyd, Eagles, Lyle Lovett, Marvin Gaye, Blues, Motown, Classic Rock, Alternative, Folk, Country, Bluegrass, singer/songwriter style.

My guitar lessons take place in:

The teacher's studio

Guitar Lessons with me take place in the following areas:

I only give lessons from our family home in Springvale, Maine.

Guitar Techniques:

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

Your first guitar lesson with me might include the following:

I have the student play as best they can and assess their skill level. If the student is a true beginner, we cover the instrument parts, names etc. - assign homework to have student begin playing scales and a beginning song. I employ the Kodaly Method, graded music exams, one to three chord songs, right and left hand techniques, as well as sight reading. For advanced students, I can employ Berklee College of Music curriculum.

A guitar lesson with me might entail the following:

After the first lesson, each lesson consists of review of previous weeks material (playing), assigning new materials, playing new materials and writing up a work sheet for the upcoming week. Home work is always assigned between lessons.

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

Willing.