James C. Wright Guitar Lessons

My teaching approach:

I have been playing guitar for 33 years and teaching guitar for 24 years.I have a masters degree in Classical guitar performance M.M. and I also teach and play Jazz,Rock,Blues and Metal styles.My studio is equiped with full sized P.A and recording gear as well as an assortment of amps and guitars.No matter if you're a beginner or an advanced player,I can Make You Better!

My influences are:

J.S.Bach, Andres Segovia,Django Reinhardt,Jimi Hendrix and Yngvie Malmsteen

My guitar lessons take place in:

The teacher's studio

Guitar Lessons with me take place in the following areas:

Kansas City School Of Rock and my own studio at Studio City,located in downtown Kansas City.

Guitar Techniques:

Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar, Open tuning, Fingerstyle, Slide Guitar, 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 will ask students a few questions to assess there experience and have them play something for me.. I want students to learn the styles they are interested in!Whether you wish to play lead guitar or classical fingerstyle I can show you the techniques you need to know to become a great player.

A guitar lesson with me might entail the following:

Guitar lessons are designed for each student individually and cover practice exercises, guitar theory,techniques from various styles as well as learning songs from any style.I enjoy playing and teaching guitar and I want to help you become a more knowledgeable better player.

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

My ideal student is anyone of any age who really wants to learn and enjoy making music through playing guitar.