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Proven & Effective!
Our private instruction method will include developing proficiency in the following:

What will your first lesson be like if you are a beginner?
 
  • You will learn how to hold the guitar and the pick
  • You will learn the open strings by their musical note names
  • You will learn the open strings by their number
  • You will see the guitar tuned using an electronic tuner (next lesson you will tune the guitar!)
  • You will learn how to read a chord diagram
  • You will learn at least a one chord song, possibly two depending on your comprehension
  • You will learn a right hand pick pattern to play a rhythm for a song
  • You will play at least a one chord song using the chord / chords you have learned with the accompanying rhythm pattern
  • Viola!  You have begun your musical journey.
What should you expect to learn in the first year?
  • Understand the parts of the guitar & how to care for it.
  • Restring it and change broken strings
  • Familiarization with commonly used accessories for the guitar; including how & when to use them.
Items include Tuner, Metronome, Strap, Capo, Gig Bag, Guitar Stand, Music Stand, Amplifier.
  • How to tune, using both electronic tuners as well as tuning relatively by comparing notes on one string to another by ear
  • Understand basic music theory as it relates to guitar
  • Know the 3 major & relative minor chords in at least the common keys of G, C, D, & E
  • Understand major scale & chord construction
  • Play 2 octave major scales  including the use of open strings in the keys of A, C, D & G 
  • Read Tablature & Standard notation
  • Use 6 basic accompaniment patterns, including strums & finger-style
  • Determine appropriate accompaniment pattern for a variety of musical styles
  • Understand the importance of alternate pick direction for speed & accuracy, & apply it to scale, lead or solo playing


Of course, attainment of the above guitar skills is entirely dependent upon the student's desire and amount of daily guitar practice. 

 
Kids
The ideal age for beginning guitar instruction is 9 - 11 years old.   Guitar instruction for children younger than 9 is done with prior approval. 
 
Teens
What a great friend you'll find in your guitar.  Also, consider joining a jam band!   Email or call (757-460-3580) with questions 
 
Adults
It's so easy to get started learning guitar.  
Don't put off that life long dream to play guitar any longer. 
You'll be playing a tune the first day!