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Frequently Asked Questions - Guitar Lessons
1. What ages and levels do you teach?
• I teach ages 6 to adult, absolute beginners to fellow professionals. Its never too late to learn a new skill!
2. What styles do you teach?
• I teach all styles- folk, country, blues, bluegrass, pop, rock, celtic, jazz, latin, spanish classical. On acoustic and electric guitar.
3. What is included with lessons?
You will get in your lessons:
• FREE Guitar Strings
• FREE Picks
• FREE string change demos and hands on instruction on guitar maintenance.
• FREE loaner guitars available if you don't have a guitar.
• All materials are included and sent electronically- no books or boring method texts are necessary!
• Audio/video recordings of your lesson material so you can review material at home.
• The highest quality of instruction, utilizing the most effective methods and techniques, to give you a rock solid foundation in playing the guitar.
• Unlike Youtube and instructional videos, you get realtime feedback on your playing and we go at your pace!
4. Do I need a guitar?
• No, I have loaner guitars FREE to use as long as you are taking lessons with me.
5. Do you teach parents and children or couples together in the same lesson?
• Yes, I work with moms/dads and kids as well as small families for group lessons.
6. Do I have to read music to play guitar?
• No. Some of the greatest guitarists have never been able to read music. There are other ways to write out music besides standard notation that are easy to follow.
7. Can I email you if I have questions in between lessons?
• I am available in between lessons for questions and can reply with a video to elaborate on material. I am only a click away!
8. I have specific songs I want to learn. Can you help me with them?
• I always take requests and can break down the music you want to learn. If the song is above your playing level we can work on an “easy play” version.
9. I don’t have much time to practice, can I still take lessons?
• You will learn how to maximize your time by using the most effective practice strategies. "Perfect Practice makes Perfect." I will coach you on how to practice effectively and maximize your time with guitar. If you can play 10 minutes a day and stay focused, you will make progress. As with anything else in life, the more you put into something, the more you will get out of it.
Less practice time may result in slower progress.
10. What is your approach and philosophy?
Thank you for asking. My approach is:
• Based on 15+ years of experience playing and teaching, plus the latest research in brain development and accelerated learning strategies, you will receive the best coaching in playing guitar available.
• I offer patient guidance and material that is guaranteed to get you playing smoothly and easily.
• I use only the most effective methods, strategies and techniques for playing guitar and making music as soon as possible.
• I develop lessons that cater specifically to your goals, interests, and learning style.
• I will break down and make accessible the music you want to learn- please send me any mp3s in advance of our lesson time. I can play anything by ear.
• I am committed to you getting results in your playing.
• I will give you a solid foundation and get you playing the music you love as soon as possible.
• My intent is to keep you inspired and making music.
11. Do you offer lessons for low income students?
• Yes, I am able to work with a limited number of students on a sliding scale, so feel free to inquire about this if it would make regular meetings more feasible. I do my best to make music affordable to all. I offer discounts to active/retired military.
12. How long have you been teaching?
• Over 15 years
13. How long have you been playing?
• As long as I can remember and probably as long as you have been alive
14. What are some of the benefits of making music?
Music has been shown to
- Improve mental performance and self-esteem
- Boost IQ score results
- Lower stress and anxiety
- Help with post-traumatic stress disorder
- Improve mood and memory
15. Do you offer gift certificates?
• Yes
Ready to start playing guitar today? Learn more here. Experience the best guitar lessons ever!
• I teach ages 6 to adult, absolute beginners to fellow professionals. Its never too late to learn a new skill!
2. What styles do you teach?
• I teach all styles- folk, country, blues, bluegrass, pop, rock, celtic, jazz, latin, spanish classical. On acoustic and electric guitar.
3. What is included with lessons?
You will get in your lessons:
• FREE Guitar Strings
• FREE Picks
• FREE string change demos and hands on instruction on guitar maintenance.
• FREE loaner guitars available if you don't have a guitar.
• All materials are included and sent electronically- no books or boring method texts are necessary!
• Audio/video recordings of your lesson material so you can review material at home.
• The highest quality of instruction, utilizing the most effective methods and techniques, to give you a rock solid foundation in playing the guitar.
• Unlike Youtube and instructional videos, you get realtime feedback on your playing and we go at your pace!
4. Do I need a guitar?
• No, I have loaner guitars FREE to use as long as you are taking lessons with me.
5. Do you teach parents and children or couples together in the same lesson?
• Yes, I work with moms/dads and kids as well as small families for group lessons.
6. Do I have to read music to play guitar?
• No. Some of the greatest guitarists have never been able to read music. There are other ways to write out music besides standard notation that are easy to follow.
7. Can I email you if I have questions in between lessons?
• I am available in between lessons for questions and can reply with a video to elaborate on material. I am only a click away!
8. I have specific songs I want to learn. Can you help me with them?
• I always take requests and can break down the music you want to learn. If the song is above your playing level we can work on an “easy play” version.
9. I don’t have much time to practice, can I still take lessons?
• You will learn how to maximize your time by using the most effective practice strategies. "Perfect Practice makes Perfect." I will coach you on how to practice effectively and maximize your time with guitar. If you can play 10 minutes a day and stay focused, you will make progress. As with anything else in life, the more you put into something, the more you will get out of it.
Less practice time may result in slower progress.
10. What is your approach and philosophy?
Thank you for asking. My approach is:
• Based on 15+ years of experience playing and teaching, plus the latest research in brain development and accelerated learning strategies, you will receive the best coaching in playing guitar available.
• I offer patient guidance and material that is guaranteed to get you playing smoothly and easily.
• I use only the most effective methods, strategies and techniques for playing guitar and making music as soon as possible.
• I develop lessons that cater specifically to your goals, interests, and learning style.
• I will break down and make accessible the music you want to learn- please send me any mp3s in advance of our lesson time. I can play anything by ear.
• I am committed to you getting results in your playing.
• I will give you a solid foundation and get you playing the music you love as soon as possible.
• My intent is to keep you inspired and making music.
11. Do you offer lessons for low income students?
• Yes, I am able to work with a limited number of students on a sliding scale, so feel free to inquire about this if it would make regular meetings more feasible. I do my best to make music affordable to all. I offer discounts to active/retired military.
12. How long have you been teaching?
• Over 15 years
13. How long have you been playing?
• As long as I can remember and probably as long as you have been alive
14. What are some of the benefits of making music?
Music has been shown to
- Improve mental performance and self-esteem
- Boost IQ score results
- Lower stress and anxiety
- Help with post-traumatic stress disorder
- Improve mood and memory
15. Do you offer gift certificates?
• Yes
Ready to start playing guitar today? Learn more here. Experience the best guitar lessons ever!