Rockwell Guitar School

Rockwell Guitar School

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About

At Rockwell we get you playing something you like and something your friends will recognize in your first lesson. We believe that inspiration leads to motivation and we operate on that principle throughout a student's career. We also offer traditional methods of teaching, for those interested in pursuing a higher education in music. Rockwell can set you on a path to accomplish any kind of musical endeavor you set your goals to. We have taught all ages and skill levels in over 10,000 lessons since 2008. Best describes my music education organization: guitar studio offering guitar lessons Instrument Type: Acoustic guitar, Electric guitar, Classical guitar, Electric bass Guitar Techniques: Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar, Open tuning, Fingerstyle, Slide Guitar, Performance, Improvisation, Jamming Skills, Reading Music, Music Theory, Scales and Exercises, Song Writing, Guidance In Equipment Selection Music Styles: Rock Guitar, Blues Guitar, Folk Guitar, Country Guitar, Alternative Guitar, R & B Guitar, Metal Guitar, Bluegrass Guitar, Classical Guitar, HipHop Guitar, Pop Guitar, Jazz Guitar, Ethnic Guitar, Christian/Gospel Guitar, Reggae Guitar

I love helping people who want to be helped, witnessing "lightbulb" and "aha" moments, and talking all things music and guitar.


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1 employee
10 years in business
Serves St Paul , MN

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    Eric H.

    Alex had been my guitar instructor for five years! There isnt a style of music or song that he cant play. More importantly, there isnt a style of music or song that he cant teach!
    He is flexible, adaptive, patient and an overall great teacher. I highly recommend him for beginners to advanced players and everyone in between!
    He has definitely taught this old dog new tricks!
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    December 04, 2016

    Frequently asked questions

    With new players it's my goal to get them playing something they like and/or their friends will recognize, by the end of the first lesson. In order to do this, I ask them about what music they like, assess their skill level, and teach them something we've mentioned. Most of the time I can also teach them how to read tablature in the first lesson.

    Education:

    -Bachelor's Degree in Guitar Performance, Berklee College of Music (in progress)

    -Bachelor's Degree in Guitar Performance, McNally Smith College

    -Classical Training at Musikhochschule Luebeck, Germany

    -AAS Degree, Electronic Engineering

    Training:

    -Over 10,000 lessons taught

    -Business owner

    $42/63/84 per 30/45/60min lessons.

    Paid 6 lessons, 3 months (13 lessons) or 6 months (26 lessons) at a time

    I started teaching on my own because people were asking for it and just to make a little extra college money. Eventually a friend hired me for his school, where I gained a ton of experience. After that I started my own school, Rockwell.

    I have worked with all sorts of characters ages 4-64, and also all skill levels. I've taught squirrelly kids, metal heads, jazz cats, special needs people, ukelele grandmas, cougars, groups, you name it.

    One of my favorite things to do is to help people prepare for auditions, contests, performances, etc. We can put a game plan together on short notice but preferably advanced notice.

    I think the most important thing to remember is that great players don't always make the best teachers. A lot of players focus on the playing skill set and the teaching skills are an afterthought. Find a teacher that knows their instrument well but is also patient, a good listener, a good interviewer, has an engaging personality, is on time and organized, and is always looking to improve their skill set as well.

    Do you have time to practice? Are you willing to invest in your success and set up real consequences when you don't meet your goals?


    Services offered

    Guitar