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CALL or TEXT 919-222-8769\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>to have your name placed on the call list.\u00a0\u00a0contact us<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 TODAY!<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

I appreciate the opportunity to help you learn!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nA versatile musician with nearly 35 years of guitar playing and 20+ years of teaching experience, I have helped many people of all ages and interests become the musician they want to be.<\/p>\n

Whether you’re an experienced musician who is interested in expanding your knowledge base or just getting started, I can help you too!<\/p>\n

Lessons are tailored to your musical interest<\/span><\/strong>s.
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Music Appreciation, Histories, and a selection of instruments to play are other features that are included in our learning experience<\/p>\n

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Topics of Discussion<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Basic Elements<\/strong><\/em>
\n-Guitar Anatomy
\n-Tuning
\n-Timing
\n-Posture
\n-Dexterity Exercises
\n-Picking Exercises
\n-Practice Habits <\/p>\n

Resources<\/strong>-Sites, Apps, etc.<\/p>\n

Tools and Equipment<\/strong><\/em>
\n-Chord Shapes
\n-Techniques
\n-Approaches to rhythm guitar
\n-Approaches to picking & strumming
\n-Walks and fills
\n-Introduction to common gear<\/p>\n

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Playing Songs<\/strong><\/em>
\n-Intro to written music
\n-Learning songs from books
\n-Learning songs by ear
\n-Learning songs through demonstration<\/td>\n

Creating Songs<\/strong><\/em>
\n-Choosing chords
\n-Developing ideas
\n-Arranging ideas
\n-Basic music theory<\/p>\n

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Lead Guitar<\/strong><\/em>
\n-Scale Patterns
\n-Scale Theory
\n-Licks and runs
\n-Choosing scales
\n-Solo strategies
\n-Improvising<\/p>\n

Tips<\/strong><\/em>
\n-Basic instrument care
\n-Developing your guitar sound
\n-Choosing Equipment
\n-Music Ownership<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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