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Forest Bailey Guitar Lessons

5.0 (12)

21 hires on Lessons.com

1 employee

10 years in business

About this pro

Forest has been teaching all levels of music professionally since 2012. While his lessons are custom tailored to each student, he addresses topics on Electric and Acoustic guitar such as Technique, Music Theory, Ear Training, Notation, Performance and Composition. Encouragement being the primary focus of his lesson plans, Forest is confident that he can help you reach any level of playing you wish to achieve! He is available for lessons through Zoom. Lessons are scheduled in half hour to hour long weekly intervals and paid for by the month at time of booking.

Background: Studied Music at American River College under Joe Gilman. Two years perpetually touring all over USA and through Australia promoting debut album release as a solo performer, sharing the stage and opening for acts such as Adrian Bellue, Scott Mulvahill, Joe Kye, Christie Lenee, Van Larkins, Andrew Gorny. Coaching and performing with student bands and helping students prepare for college level music courses and professional careers since 2013.

Currently: Educating, Performing and Recording based out of Portland, Oregon. Endorsed by Ernie Ball, Cole Clark Guitars, Elite Acoustics Engineering, Furch/Stonebridge Guitars, Rattlesnake Cables, Wilddog Stomps & G7th Capos.

Seeing my students get that "a-ha" moment, where they feel empowered through the study of music!

Credentials

Portland, OR 97214

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12 Reviews

5.0

Doug de Weese

I like his energy, his organization and the depth of his knowledge.

2022-10-03
Dan Y.

Forest is great at structuring lessons to your ability. Additionally, he is good at adjusting the lesson plans to what you need or want to do. I started with a base knowledge and ability a year ago and have been very pleased and surprised with my progress. I recommend him to anyone looking for the flexibility of virtual lessons.

2022-10-03
Maitreya Sriram

Forest has a targeted approach that emphasizes technical skills on the guitar while still keeping a focus on learning music and having fun. His lessons feel targeted to what I want to learn and he strikes a great balance between leading me (when I don't know where to go) and following my lead (when I do have a clear goal). Forest's demeanor during lessons is both professional and personal, and the sessions reflect it. If you're willing to put in the work, this instructor will absolutely accelerate your progress.

2021-05-03
LIVIA GLASCOCK

Forest has been an awesome teacher! He has made lessons very well customized to my interests and skill level. Highly recommend!

2021-02-11
Jonathon Milanoski

After a few months in I've seen alot of progress in many things. He's patient and his lesson plan really builds on itself and you can see the logic to it. Forest is helping me accomplish my music goals and iam incredibly greatful.

2021-02-11
Angelo Caminiti

nothing to dislike

2020-12-10
Sven Sundstrom

I love how he plans his lessons around exactly what I want to learn and the skill level that I’m stuck at. The resources he sends out and the recorded lessons for rewatching are a huge help when practicing throughout the weeks. Super flexible schedule and overall very knowledgeable teacher. I’ve had a lot of music teachers and forest is by far the best. I learn so much from every lesson and could not ask for a better guitar teacher.

2020-12-03
Shruti Modak

Forest has been great at understanding my current skill level and requirements from guitar lessons. He has been tutoring me with electric guitar skills so I can eventually be able to play solos and delve further into rock music. He is very knowledgeable about techniques and methods, very quick to respond to emails and thoughtfully answers all questions!

2020-11-18
Monika Juneja

Forest is a very good teacher for first time learners

2020-10-29
Kay Stern

Mr. Bailey sets a welcoming, team like atmosphere with his student. Corrections are done naturally as part of process of learning. My grandson looks forward to each lesson and we hear him practicing often throughout the day.

2020-09-30
Kelley Neff

Forest takes an intuitive approach to teaching, assessing where a student is in their guitar journey and creating a plan that fills in what may be missing and challenging you to reach beyond what you thought possible. After 40 years of playing, I'm finally feeling like I'm a real guitarist! Bonus: lessons are fun. :)

2020-07-31
Cidney

Forest is a skilled guitarist with the heart of a teacher. I’ve been impressed with ability to explain and demonstrate in ways that really make things click. The written material he provides for me to refer to when practicing on my own has been easy to follow. He’s accessible for questions between lessons. He’s also just a kind-hearted guy and makes beautiful music!

2020-06-01