August Simmons Guitar Lessons

My teaching approach:

I started playing the guitar when I was nine. I participated in the Paul green school of rock learning many styles of music. I also participated in my High School jazz bands until graduation. I simultaneously participated in the Crescent Super Band. I have played shows all over the country and the world. I have found that having a successful teacher is having a strong relationship. A feeling of comfort allow the student to ask questions, express concerns, and ask for clarification. I have also found students are most successful when they understand theory and scales.

My influences are:

Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Clapton, John Mayer, John Frusciante, BB King, Santana

My guitar lessons take place in:

The teacher's studio or the student's home

Guitar lessons typically take place on these days and hours:

I am available Monday-Friday after 3. I am available Saturday all day.

Guitar Techniques:

Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar, Fingerstyle, Performance, Improvisation, Jamming Skills, Reading Music, Music Theory, Scales and Exercises, Guidance In Equipment Selection

Your first guitar lesson with me might include the following:

In the first lesson I like to take time to chat, talk about influences and what kind of things they want to learn. Sometimes I might comp and listen to the students improv abilities.

A guitar lesson with me might entail the following:

A lesson will consists of first reviewing the lesson before. Then, we take a couple minutes learning theory and/or scales. Then I like to work on a piece chosen by myself or the student which challenges the student to learn and progress.

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

Someone who is eager to learn, want to practice and come to me with things they want to learn