Guitar Lessons By Rick Iacoboni

Guitar Lessons By Rick Iacoboni

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About

Hello!

Whether you are brand new to playing the guitar or just want to brush up on the basics, you have found the right place.

My objective is simple: Let's have fun!

I am flexible in my teaching style. If you want a more formal approach, I can teach you how to read music and play melodies & chords of some of your favorite songs.

If you want to skip over the formalities and get right down to playing the chords or riffs of your favorite songs, we can start here. Emphasis will be on chords, chord inversions, basic improvisation and reading sheet music.

I aim to please, so let me know where you want to go with learning guitar.

Qualifications: Rick has played both acoustic and electric guitar for 30+ years in bands and as a soloist, having performed at over 2,0000 engagements. For more information call Rick at 440-465-1725 or visit www.domari.net.

Thank you!

Rick Iacoboni


Highlights

Hired 3 times
1 employee
14 years in business
Serves Parma , OH

Specialties

Musical styles

Rock, Country, Blues, Jazz, Folk, Classical, Recommendations available

Guitar style

Acoustic guitar, Electric guitar, Ukulele, Banjo, Recommendations available

Has instrument

Student who have a guitar, Student who don't have a guitar, but are planning to purchase one

Years experience

No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience, 2 – 4 years experience, 4+ years of experience

Able to read music

Students who can read music staff, Students who can read guitar tabs, Students who cannot read music

Lesson length

30 minutes

Student's age

11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

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    Ken K.

    Been working with Rick for 18 months. Superb guitar teacher!! He has a very individualized approach. Rick works with you as fast or as slow as you need/want to go. Which is perfect for my situation with the guitar. Rick is a professional musician: you will learn and enjoy. Highly Recommend Totally!!
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    February 14, 2020

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    Nicole A.

    Rick has been teaching my 13-year-old son guitar lessons for quite some time now. It is amazing how much Rocco has learned and how far he has come. I love listening to Rocco play – especially after he comes home from his lessons. Rick is very patient and is flexible if there is a scheduling conflict. Not only is Rick knowledgeable with the guitar lessons, he helped with buying him the proper guitar. I highly recommend Rick for guitar lessons.
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    February 14, 2020

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    Summer X.

    Rick is a great guitar instructor. He is very patient and able to customize lessons based on the students unique situation and learning needs. He also is flexible in re-scheduling classes to accommodate last second changes. For someone like me who, at age 27, has limited music background and experience, Rick has helped me with his tailored teaching method and approach. Im really enjoying my guitar lessons and cant wait to learn new stuff each week. Rick will make sure that every weeks assignment is challenging but not overwhelming. I take great pride in accomplishising those small challenges one at a time.
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    February 14, 2020

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    Patricia L.

    When I met Rick, I was a novice. I had no experience in playing guitar. I only knew I wanted to learn. A few months later, after routinely going for my lesson each week, I can now read music and play my favorite songs. Rick has taught me the fundamentals. I am confident that with more practice I will achieve all my goals. Rick is genuine, a pleasant, patient person. He will provide all the tools that you need to successfully play your guitar.
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    February 14, 2020

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    Patty W.

    Im very pleased and happy learning to play acoustic guitar with Rick as my instructor. He is very patient and explains things in great detail – especially chord finger techniques such as arching the fingers and pressing the fingers on the strings so you can hear the notes nice and clearly! He evens write out the music notes to match which finger should correlate to each string. Also, Rick can take a song and transpose the notes for more of an easier playing level in which to learn the songs. I told Rick its really fun when you can play a song you hear on the radio -- not just playing Mary Had A Little Lamb. Two of my favorite songs that I have learned thus far is Somewhere over the Rainbow (Israel IZ Kamakawiwoole version) and I Feel Good by James Brown. Hoping to learn some Elton John Prince and Fleetwood Mac. I highly recommend Rick for guitar lessons for any age.
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    February 14, 2020

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    Jaime M.

    Rich started teaching each of our children at age 5. Being on the young side, they have progressed quite well over the past several years. He does a fantastic job tailoring his teaching methodology to their age level and capabilities. We have seen him teach students at all age levels. They, like us, are very satisfied with his patience, approach and flexibility in accommodating our work schedule as well as our childrens extra-curricular activities. I would recommend Rick to anyone at any age to learn how to play the guitar.
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    February 14, 2020

    Frequently asked questions

    As previously noted, the first lesson is always FREE. It gives the student an opportunity to become familiar with my teaching methodology. It helps me to check out their guitar and gauge their commitment. We discuss what their desired outcome is and, moving forward, the steps we need to take to meet their goals.

    My training came through playing guitar at over 3,000 engagements both in a six-piece horn band and as an event musician.

    I charge $100 for four consectutive, one-on-one, 30 minute lessons in my home studio. I reserve 45 minutes for each lesson in the event each lesson runs longer or the student is running late. My cancellation policy is flexible.

    Teaching guitar came out of my life-long passion of playing guitar. My motivation comes from the gratification of helping a student get from Point A to Point B. I thoroughly enjoy teaching students who are committed to learning the guitar.

    My students have ranged in age from age 11 to age 73!

    Recently I was invited to a talent show by one of my students to perform a song that I taught her. I was so proud of her! The audience gave her a standing ovation!

    I recommend finding a guitar teacher who is more motivated  by helping a student learn the instrument than teaching as a way of earning an income. There needs to be some balance. Make sure the teacher has the student's best interest in mind.

    Also ensure that the teacher is flexible in re-scheduling lessons without a charge if a life-event occurs, i.e. sickness, school or work activity, funeral, doctor appointment, vacation, etc. It's impossible for a student to make every lesson.

    1) Ask about the teacher's cancellation policy if either the student or teacher has to cancel a lesson.

    2) Ask about how the teacher will customize his/her       teaching to meet your needs.

    3) Ask what the teacher's expectations are regarding how much a student should practice between lessons.


    Services offered

    Guitar