Rock Guitar Lessons
Beginners can start learning the fundamentals of music and guitar technique with rock classics. Intermediate and Advanced students can further develop their skills with exercises, theory, and challenging repertoire.
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed30 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Daily practice is very important for developing skills successfully. Even just 15 minutes a day of practice goes a long way. You'll probably have so much fun that you'll be practicing more than that!Class Experience
Beginner - Advanced Level
Beginner students will learn rock music starting with classic riffs like Green Onions and Working Man. Intermediate and Advanced Students will learn solos and riffs by guitarists such as David Gilmour, Tony Iommi, Eddie Van Halen, and Randy Rhoads. Song requests are always welcome. Besides learning rock classics, fundamentals such as technique, theory, and sight reading will also be covered. Lessons usually start with a warm-up exercise and posture overview, then we jump into new material before reviewing old material. Even though I have a curriculum in place, I am always ready to pivot to suit a student's goals. Everyone has their own learning style and I always make sure students feel comfortable and not rushed in lessons, as unnecessary tension and stress will only hold us back. Every lesson will involve direct interaction with me as I guide the student through each step of the way, checking in with the student for feedback on how the process is going for them and making sure they understand everything. Sometimes videos and games are used to facilitate learning as well.
Learning Goals
How to efficiently fret the strings with the left handEffective ways to hold the guitar and hold good posture
Other Details
Supply List
Hal Leonard Guitar Tab Method ($8-$30), Modern Method for Guitar by Leavitt ($14-$43), Music Stand ($15), Picks ($1-$5), Footstool ($10-$20)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined February, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
Education
Studied Guitar and Bass with Dave Carey, Spring, TX, 1995-2000
Lamar High School Jazz Band Bassist, Houston, TX, 2001-2002
Bachelor of Arts, Minor in Music, from University of Texas at Austin, 2009
Guitar Circle Introduction Course with Robert Fripp, 2011
Every Child Can (Suzuki Course) with Mark Mutter and Andrea Cannon, 2018
Suzuki Guitar Book 1-2 Teacher Training with Andrea Cannon, 2019-2021
Suzuki Guitar Book 3 Teacher Training with Mychal Gendron, 2021
Suzuki Guitar Book 4 Teacher Training with Andrea Cannon, 2023
Teaching Experience
Guitar, Hand Drum and Rock Band Classes, Boys and Girls Club of Napa Valley, 2009-2011
Guitar and Piano Teacher with Instrumental Music for Children, Walnut Creek, CA 2012-2013
Pre-School Music Instructor, Rockadoodle, Austin TX, 2015-2016
Guitar and Rock Band After-School Program Instructor, Beyond The Grade/Beat 4 Beat, Austin, TX 2014-Present
Guitar, Bass, Piano and Rock Band Instructor, Sense & Color School of Music, Cedar Park, TX, 2015-Present
Monarch Suzuki Academy, Guitar Instructor, Austin, TX, 2021-2022
Turvill Music Lessons, 2022-PresentReviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$45
per sessionMeets on demand
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-18
