Patrick Worley Guitar Lessons

My teaching approach:

B.M. in Guitar Performance, Middle Tennessee State University B.S. in Music Business, Middle Tennessee State University. Music Scholarship Recipient. Supplemental studies with faculty from Julliard, Peabody Conservatory, Cleveland Musical Institute, Oberlin Conservatory, and others. Recent students have received full tuition scholarships to accredited universities and awards in regional competitions. Session work at The Castle Studio and Dark Horse Studio. Guitarist, Bassist, Mandolinist, Background Harmony singer, AND Teacher/Coach for Sony writers/artists & artists who have appeared in national magazines, such as Country Weekly. International performance experience & personal studio of over fifty students.

My influences are:

Too many to fully list, and they vary from genre to genre, but for a brief run down: Rock: Nuno Bettencourt, Randy Rhodes, Eric Johnson, Eric Clapton Blues: Stevie Ray Vaughn, Joe Bonamossa, Jazz: Pat Martino, Joe Pass, Django Reinhardt Classical: J.S. Bach, Roland Dyens, Leo Brouwer And many, many more

My guitar lessons take place in:

The teacher's studio or the student's home

Guitar Lessons with me take place in the following areas:

My studios in either Nashville or Murfreesboro, as well as students homes within 10 miles.

Guitar Techniques:

Music Theory, Scales and Exercises, Song Writing, Guidance In Equipment Selection, Performance, Improvisation, Jamming Skills, Reading Music, Rhythm guitar, Open tuning, Fingerstyle, Vocal Accompaniment, Lead guitar

Your first guitar lesson with me might include the following:

I aim to teach you how to teach yourself as quickly as possible, so within the first few lessons we will look at common methods of notation for chords and "licks" to songs while also ensuring you are playing with proper technique.

A guitar lesson with me might entail the following:

My Philosophy I believe in the importance of finding one's purpose as well as recognizing the obligation that's implicit with this discovery. I count myself very fortunate to have found meaning in both music and teaching and even more privileged to observe that the best way to teach and inspire is to be a student oneself. I love to teach-I love seeing my passion for music mirrored in my students. It is this outlook that serves as my model for guiding and mentoring students down this journey in life. I view a student's well-being and progress not only as my job, but also as the obligation referred to above. It is always my goal to establish a positive learning environment, and by so doing express the importance of disciplined practice while always making it fun! As is stated above, I see myself as a student of music and always will. I am constantly delving into musical literature, whether its history, theory, or psychology of music. This always enables me to bring new things to the table when teaching and helps in making practical applications towards whatever music my students want to study.

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

Just one who has a passion for learning, who is willing to work hard to attain his/her musical goals (you won't get there without some hard work!).