guitar basics

The acoustic or electric guitar can be an excellent instrument for portability, versatility, songwriting, and expression!  The way a guitar is strung and tuned is mathematically ideal for creating various chords and playing through melodies with four fingers on the fretboard.  Furthermore, pedals, amplifyers, and other effects units facilitate nearly endless sonic possibilities!

Depending upon the student's goals, we can focus on playing basic melodies, chords and strum patterns, or just getting started.  In any case, we learn the layout of a guitar, basic music-reading, TAB, and playing positions.

Materials utilized are a notebook, a pencil, a metronome, guitar, and a textbook.  The student's specific interests, aspirations, age, and skill level will determine specific books, music, and the like beyond that.

Lessons are available for beginner to intermediate levels. 

*There is not a heavy focus on guitar solos , "leads", or metal music.*

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