Private Lessons

As of July 2021, I am now back to doing in person lessons at Barker's Music in Modesto CA. I will also continue to offer online lessons via Skype or Zoom to those who would prefer that. Lessons are typically done in increments of 30 minutes once per week. Longer lessons are possible and sometimes even recommended for more advanced students. I have worked with students from the age of 4 to 86. With younger children, sometimes they are ready for lessons & sometimes they are not. The best way to find out is to try a few lessons and see how they do.

I teach all styles from beginner to advanced. I specialize in jazz, improvisation and classical guitar which I can teach up to a very advanced level. My number one goal as a music teacher is to help my students reach their own personal musical goals. Whether the goal is to sing campfire songs or to go all the way up to a professional level I can help. The specific things I typically teach:
 

• Chords - from novice to extremely advanced.
• Your favorite songs, in any style!
• Scales - the commonly used ones & special ones if needed.
• Arpeggios.
• Improvisation - I've studied improvisation for over 30 years.
• Reading standard music notation.
• Tablature.
• Classical music theory.
• Popular music theory.
• Music composition.
• Ear training.
• And much more! If it's not on the list here, send me an email and ask about it.