I offer private guitar lessons for all ages and levels of ability. Yes, there is a difference between playing acoustic guitar and electric guitar. Which is easier to learn on? In my private one on one lessons, we focus in on a few things: Music theory: why chords and melody work together. You will learn how to recognize the chord patterns that are in your favorite songs. Technique: it requires certain left hand posture to accomplish playing certain chords. Playing on your finger tips,...

Thanks for stopping by my personal website. This picture is one of my favorite guitars: a Taylor T5 koa acoustic / eclectric guitar. Its a great guitar and one that I use often. I am able to have acoustic sounds and electric sounds from the same guitar. Playing a guitar that stays in tune, sounds great, will help you become a better singer. In my voice lessons, I help musicians of all ages improve their singing/ plain skills. I teach how to breathe properly. And how to develop timing...

As spring time is right around the corner, it's time to get that old guitar out of the closet and learn to play it right. Above is a picture of my 1973 Gibson J 45 deluxe. It's full of nicks and scratches, but it has " mojo" aka a certain kind if musical vibe that comes with a 40 year old guitar. When choosing a guitar for lessons, you don't need the most expensive guitar. Just have a guitar that: Is easy to play and doesn't cause your fingers to hurt. Stays in tune And find an...

I am asked the following question: should I start beginning guitar lessons on an acoustic or an electric guitar? My recommendation is based on the following: 1. What kind of music do you want to play? Blues, country, jazz, folk, rock, gospel, bluegrass ? Are you a singer? Do you want to play lead guitar ( speed metal, blues fusion ) or do you like to strum and keep the music going with a strong backbeat? Who are your favorite artists. What's on your iPod / smart phone that you keep...

School is back in session. Now that our schedules are getting back to " normal" now is a great time to begin music lessons. I offer private music lessons for the following: guitar, voice, piano and keyboards, 5 string banjo, mandolin and lap steel guitars. Also, I teach music theory in a way that helps you understand the whys and how's of music. My students range from as young as 5 year old (guitar) to 57 and older ( I won't say who is the oldest) All of my students have this in...

Thinking about private guitar lessons? What kind of guitar should I purchase? How much should I spend on my first guitar? These are questions that come from all of my beginning students. The photograph attached to this blog is my 1973 Gibson J 45 deluxe. It was a pawn shop rescue: it needed some major repair. But one of my friends purchased it from a pawnshop in Nashville, Tenn. Got the J45 into a shop, repaired it and sold it to me. It still has some cracks and scratches, but has...

Acoustic guitar lessons Vancouver Wa Acoustic guitar playing is a great thing to learn. Taylor guitars are easy to play, have great sound and low action. I use a lot of teaching material from Alfred's music company. Lesson tips: Learn to play open position chords Learn various strumming patterns. Find a acoustic guitar that stays in tune. There are some great "used" acoustic guitars to be found on the web. Take your time, and choose a guitar that you like. Body shape, color,...

Summertime is a great time of year to work on playing your acoustic guitar, with acoustic guitar lessons in Vancouver, Wa. Whether its a Taylor, Gibson or Martin guitar, everyone can benefit from private professional guitar lessons. Practicing tips: Practice at least 15 min a day... Not just noodling, but actual music. Guitar chords, open scales, finger picking. And choose a few songs, that will challenge you to grow as a guitar player. I offer private music lessons ( including...

Taylor T5 Custom (Koa Top) (T5 Custom Koa Top) I have been an owner of a 2005 Taylor T5 since they first came out. They are still tone best acoustic / electric hybrid guitar available. I use it as one of my main teaching guitars. Very easy to play and has great tone...