Guitar is a popular instrument and very "user friendly". I bring all my experience from

music theory courses (CSUF) , the studios, and live performances to your music lesson.

My lessons go at your own pace so there is no pressure or deadlines. Our goal is to

have fun and teach you some very practical music skills. Repetition is the key and I ask

all students to practice at least 1/2 hour per day, and more if their schedule allows.

Advancement depends on how much each student puts into their practice plan.

My lesson plan is described below:

 

 

Beginner:   As a beginner, you'll learn basic chords, rhythms, strumming, and

                some basic skills that will lead you towards your first song and

                 learning the basics of ear training. Sight reading can start here

                 if the student is interested. This is not a requirement to play guitar.

                

Intermediate:  At this stage, we will expand your knowledge of chords, song patterns,

                    ear training, and the ability to hear tunes off the CD and start to play

                    them. Sight reading will be advancing if the student is interested.

                    Learning basic scales for soloing can also start here.  We will

                    teach the major, minor, and dominant scales as well.               

                   

Advanced:     At this stage, the student should be able to hear a song and identify

                    the basic chords, song patterns, basic riffs for soloing. Also, writing

                    and arranging your own songs are possible as well. Arranging techniques

                    will be taught at this level. For soloing, we will use and demonstrate

                    riffs pulled from the Major, Minor, and Dominant families. Altered chords

                    such as C7#9, Ami7b5, and others are taught at this point.

                    A student can also consider joining a band with players at his or her level.

                    

 

Professional:  At this stage, I will teach the art of networking, locating booking agents,

                     marketing, and promoting yourself through a network of music contact

                     services. Most students at this level locate other musicians and form

                     bands which perform for fun or on a part-time professional level. They enjoy

                     performing at clubs, house parties, church functions, and all kinds of venues. 

                     Also, I teach how to assemble a promotion pack which includes your band's

                     CD, song list, photo, biography, and website.    

 

I currently teach at The Music House, Laguna Niguel. (part-time) and

the City of Santa Ana

Call for details and scheduling (714) 904-9310