About
My teaching approach: "Teachers teach the way they've been taught." I'm a graduate (cum laude) of Berklee College of Music, M.M., Duquesne University; post-grad studies, Cincinnati Conservatory. Adj. Asst. Prof. of Music, Instructor of Guitar, WVU Instructor of Guitar, Washington & Jefferson College Performances with Pgh Symphony Orchestra, Pgh Civic Light Opera, Pgh Musical Theatre, Nat'l Philharmonic, etc., etc
My guitar lessons take place in: The teacher's studio Guitar Lessons with me take place in the following areas: In my home music studio/library in Washington, PA -- or my office, the WVU College of Creative Arts Guitar Techniques: Guidance In Equipment Selection, Song Writing, Scales and Exercises, Music Theory, Reading Music, Jamming Skills, Improvisation, Performance, Slide Guitar, Fingerstyle, Rhythm guitar, Lead guitar
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I like to begin by assessing the student's goals and expectations. Is (s)he a professional player, or aspiring to become one? Or just looking to learn a few songs? What are their musical interests? How much time do they have to devote to a practice routine? If a child, how are they doing in school?
After this, if they have prior experience, I'll ask to hear something they're comfortable playing in order to diagnose and recommend needed studies. And, we go from there!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Too extensive to list here. Please see my full resume on my FaceBook professional page (click the FB link above, then click the "Menu" tab).
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Tuition is due in full the first lesson of each month, for the number of lessons to be given that month.
Rates, for a monthly block of lessons, are based upon $40 per hour; $25 per half hour:
“Four-week” months:
$160 for four one-hour lessons
$100 for four ½ hour lessons
“Five-week” months:
$200 for five one-hour lessons
$125 for five ½ hour lessons
Individual lessons (less than the full monthly block, no-contract) are available
@ $50 per hour; $30 per ½ hour.