Private Guitar Lessons

Acoustic, Classical, Jazz, Rock and Blues

Ages 6 and up. Acoustic or electric.

The beginning student will learn to identify all six strings. Reading basic notes and rhythms is introduced in commonly used areas of the fingerboard for melodic development. Harmonic content at this stage includes the mastering of major and minor triads in the open position.

Intermediate students go on to reading more rhythmically complex material encompassing the entire fingerboard. The student will also learn seventh chords in the open position, as well as bar chords. Learning popular songs by ear as well as improvisation through the use of pentatonic and blues scales are covered.

Advanced Jazz, Rock, and Blues, students will learn chords with upper extensions in all positions, Improvisation through the use of chord scales, substitions, as well as general theory that apply directly to the material at hand. This is the stage where the student hones in on a style of their choosing. Classical students focus on repertoire, advanced technique, and interpretation.

Making music on the instrument in a fun and intuitive way is always the primary goal.