About
Hello! My name is Dominic Gena, I am an experienced 18 year old guitarist who loves to practice guitar and help people accomplish their goals, and just help people in general. Putting these two traits together, I decided to start my dream music career young by teaching guitar to people of all ages and skill levels! I have 2.5 years of teaching experience and 14 years of guitar playing experience and I would really enjoy every moment of sharing my love of guitar to the public and bringing more people to the incredible and intriguing world of guitar playing! Here are a few things you will be learning:
Anything of request
Staple guitar habits and techniques, like hand placement, alternate picking, economy picking, bending, sliding, finger picking, style searching, and finding your own signature sound through the use of your inspirations.
Music and guitar terminology
How the guitar works
Understanding the basis of music: Rhythm, harmony, and melody.
The basic concepts of music theory and ear training
Reading tablature
Learning how melodies are built
Learning how chords are build
Scales, like major pentatonic, minor pentatonic, Aeolian scale, Ionian scale, harmonic minor, melodic minor, diminished, etc.
How songs are made through the use of scales
How to take care of your instrument
Learn how to use various technologies associated with the guitar (Amplifier, pedals, foot switches, and other tone control equipment)
Books will only be needed for some and will be discussed on first lesson date.
Have an amazing day!!
Specialties
Musical styles
Guitar style
Has instrument
Years experience
Able to read music
Lesson length
Student's age
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Work with them to allow them to be comfortable with proper hand placement in both the fretting and picking hand.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Guitarist for 14 years, 93% Final Average in AP Theory and Harmony class at school. Three years experience in teaching.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Half Hour- $20/Lesson, 4 lessons per month.
Full Hour- $50/Lesson, 4 lessons per month.
Paid at the beginning of each month. $80/month half hour, $200/full hour.
How did you get started teaching?
I started teaching three years ago, being guided by my dad who has played for 36 years and taught for 25.
What types of students have you worked with?
Young, teen, adult. All skill levels.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I got reached out to by my local music store to rent one of their studios every week.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Practice every spare minute you can. The only way to get your moneys' worth is to practice. You pay more for the time away from me than you pay with me. Not just for the instruction, but the progress too.