Guitar Lessons in Marlborough, MA

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I follow the classic Hal Leonard method books to begin and then, depending on the students goals and musical tastes move on to other books and works. For Jazz students I use The Real Book Vol. 1 For most students a fundamental part of understanding music and the instrument itself is music theory. Students will be given some basic music theory and reading skills to reinforce their guitar training. The most important thing to me is that the students learn and play music that they want to study. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar French Horn

My lessons are very structured, but within the structure is a lot of freedom. An hour long lesson might look something like this: First 10 min.: Warm-ups, discussion about posture, hand position and muscular/skeletal health while playing. Next 10 min.: Performance of previous weeks assignments, with discussion about whether preparation was adequate, what was missed (usually dynamics and other articulations) and what could be done to improve. Next 10 min.: Based half on performance and half on my own ideas, work on a number of techniques to strengthen the weaknesses the student is facing. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

We will focus on: Chord construction and rhythm playing: Open Chords, bar chords, triads Lead guitar: Scales and playing and writing guitar solos Learning your favorite songs How to read sheet music, tabs, and chord charts Playing in bands, writing music, improvising, and developing your style Music Theory: Learn how the pros use all the same tricks and theories to write songs in every genre Fun techniques like finger picking, harmonics, tapping, and speed picking Healthy practice routines and self-study guides Hand strengthening exercises/stretches How to properly restring, setup, and maintain your guitars. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Double Bass Electric Guitar

I find that playing with others is when people really get into music and get x22hookedx22. It feels great to create with others, and the validation from understanding x22I can do thisx22 is invaluable. I try to keep a modern approach to things as well, focusing on how people make music today as opposed to 20 years ago. When a student feels he is creating at his highest level and learning in the process that's when I know my mission is accomplished. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

After the first lesson, I will break up lessons into warmups (stretches and fretboard exercises), the study of repertoire (learning melodies and chords), and the relevant technique (scales, picking approaches, etc) for which the music calls. Time spent discussing theory will likely emerge from the teaching of the song, but can be approached with a variable level of depth - students less interested in theory will still come away from a lesson with some awareness of what's making the music work; students more interested in theory are welcomed to dig deeper - with the awareness that theory may function as a useful tool to understand a piece of music, or even generate new material, but that the end-goal, ultimately, is to produce a piece of music; not a theorem. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Teaching private music lessons to students of all ages and experience levels is a dynamic and rewarding endeavor that requires adaptability and a tailored approach. To begin, I start by assessing each student's individual goals, musical tastes, and prior experience. For beginners, I focus on building a strong foundation in music theory, basic techniques, and instrument proficiency. As students progress, I gradually introduce more complex concepts and repertoire suited to their interests and abilities. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Music Electric Guitar

I'm a patient and easy going instructor. I take the time to get to know my students and tailor my lessons to each individual student. I have 17 years of experience playing guitar and 6 years of experience playing bass. My main genre(s) are classic rock, metal, progressive rock/metal, and blues. I am about to graduate Berklee Collage Of Music with a Bachelors degree in performance on 05/11/19, with my principle instrument being guitar. Read More