Guitar Lesson Gresham Oregon
Looking to improve your guitar skills? I began playing guitar in 1976. Early on in my discovery of music, I realized that I was an “ear” player. Despite many focused attempts to learn to properly read music, I have developed a different way of expressing the music inside of myself and I demonstrate that through the guitar.
Sure….I absorbed enough theory along the way to understand what a 1/4/5 chord progression is, but only from a standpoint of how it sounds right, not by how it is logically explained through music theory. By learning this on my own, I have developed a unique perspective on the interaction between the music that is inside me, and how to use the guitar to express it on the outside.
I offer half hour or full hour one-on-one sessions (no group classes). I am not teaching music theory but there will be some references to things that you need to know on a level that will help you communicate when you play with other musicians.
First Things First…
- Identifying who you currently are and the type player you want to become
- Developing successful practicing habits
- Choosing equipment that furthers, not hinders your growth
Moving Along Nicely…
- Understanding what tone is and where it comes from
- Learning differences and qualities in finger and pick attack
- Instilling habits of good posture and hand placement for long term growth
- Manipulation of amplifier sounds in harmony with the controls of your guitar and your fingers
You are a player.
- Dissecting the styles you want to emulate
- Chord voicing
- Complete amp/guitar tone set-up
- Lead phrasing
Taking It The Next Level:
- High volume amplifier manipulation
- Advice on how to build and maintain a band
- Instrument choices
- People choices
- Equipment grouping and layout
- Target audiences and marketing
You need to have reached a level of basic guitar before I can be financially effective for you. This would include the understanding of what basic bar chords are and the ability to play them without too much difficulty.
I interview with each student before we begin working together. We can have an introductory meeting at the store (Gresham Guitar) from Monday-Saturday, 11 to 7. I want to make sure we are compatible and would mutually enjoy working together.
As the painter puts color onto a blank canvas, music is painted on the silence. I wish each and every one of you success in your future musical adventures.