About
Honestly, it all comes back to the songs! Whether you're learning guitar, singing, songwriting or music theory, you can discover so much from dissecting the music you love and unlock the mystery behind what makes it great. The why! The how! I absolutely love doing this during my sessions. It's fun! It's exciting! And most importantly, it gets us back to to why we began playing music in the first place... because we absolutely love it!
I love what I do and I'm beyond grateful to be able to make a living doing it. Ever since I picked up the guitar at 8 yrs old, music has been my passion and I find so much joy in using it to elevate and inspire others - whether that be through my own songs as a songwriter, a recording and touring artist or simply just sharing my knowledge of music onto others!
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?
Our first lesson is spent going over your goals, if you've had any formal training and learn about what style of music inspires you. People want to learn an instrument for all different reasons and I believe knowing that information is crucial in how I tailor my lesson plans for them!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a full time touring musician with 20+ years experience on guitar and 15+ years on various other instruments, singing and songwriting. Aside from teaching lessons for the past decade, I have persued my passion as a Country artist writing, recording, and touring across the US and beyond. www.dylanjakobsen.com
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
I offer 30, 45 and 60 minute weekly lessons depending on the goals, family schedule and age of students. Lessons are billed monthly for your weekly time slot!
$40 / 30 min
$50 / 45 min
$60 / 60 min
I do offer discounts if multiple new lessons are signed up for (i.e. sibings, friends, parents, etc) as well as lesson credits for referrals!
How did you get started teaching?
I kind of stumbled into it! What started with 1 student nearly a decade ago now, grew tremensely through word of mouth and provided me with a way to get into music full-time! Thankful!
What types of students have you worked with?
My youngest students have been around 5 years old. Right now I have a range of clients from 5 years old - Adult. I have some experience working with children who have ADD, ADHD and Autism as well.
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What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Try out different ones til you find that one you feel most comfortable with! We've all experience teachers we enjoy working more than others and there's no exception when it comes to music teachers. We all have different teaching styles, experience and attitudes and finding someone you feel aligned with is crucial to your success and enjoyment of lessons.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What is it that inspires you? What are some your goals? Who are some of your favorite artists to listen to?