Private and Group Guitar Lessons 

I teach weekly private guitar lessons for local students (Texas Hill Country), and offer longer lessons on a monthly or bi-monthly basis for students who drive more than an hour to their lesson. I also offer guitar intensives (typically 3 - 5 days) for students who travel from a different state or country for instruction. Guitar intensives must be booked a minimum of 45 days in advance. Please email me with questions or to schedule private lessons.

I offer various types of workshops for any level player throughout the year. Workshops vary in length and cost, and focus on such areas as rhythm, lead playing, improvisation, ear training and more. They are all really fun and participants take a big leap in their playing and in their understanding of the guitar. Read about the workshops and weekend retreats here and stay in touch with the calendar page for scheduled events.

Guitar Lessons and Consultation by Telephone or Webcam (Skype)

You would be amazed at how easy and productive a long-distance guitar lesson can be! If you have a laptop, you may already have a webcam built into your computer. If your computer doesn't have a webcam, you can purchase one at prices starting around $20.00. My webcam is HD and required no accessories - I just took it out of the box, plugged it in to the USB port and was ready to go - Price: $50.00. It's easy and fast to register with skype and the calls are free. 

When considering a lesson, keep in mind that in addition to assisting you with all aspects of songs you're working on, I can help you with theory or note reading and everything from tuning your guitar to dealing with performance anxiety. Here are some possible topics you might want to discuss:

Guitar performance and theory: note values, counting, chord  spelling, voicing, scales over chords, fingering, picking patterns, strumming, dynamics, tempo, etc.

Problem-solving in specific songs: I can listen to you play a song over the telephone or computer and  suggest a strumming or picking pattern, insert an intro, ending or instrumental break, help you sing over your guitar playing, check your timing, critique your lead, or address any questions you may have.

Learning songs or licks  from recordings: I can instruct you in playing any song that I can hear. I am  usually able to hear a recording well enough over the telephone to do this, and it's even easier by live video. I can then either transcribe it and email you the transcription or give you verbal instruction on the spot. (Go to Creative Music Services to learn more about transcription services.)

Composing: Get help with arranging, form, instrumentation, bass lines, hooks. (Again, find out more at Creative Music Services.)

Guitar lessons for your child: Advice on choosing a guitar, choosing a guitar teacher, supporting practice, recitals and competitions

Healthy body use: Individualized advice on pain avoidance and correction, proper body use, fitness and vitality.

To schedule a guitar lesson using your telephone or computer, email me to request a time slot. I will reply with times that are possible for me. Keep in mind that I am in Texas (Central Standard Time). Include the telephone number or Skype address that you would like for me to call at the arranged time. If the call is international, please inform me and I will send instructions. Your time will be confirmed by e-mail. 

If you're unsure how to estimate the time needed, just let me know and we can schedule a short session with an option to extend it, if called for. It is sometimes even possible to have a guitar lesson, spend some time working through what you learned, and call back the same day for a check up or clarification. 

Price varies, depending on the length of the lesson, but will be figured at the rate of $50.00/hour, with a $25.00 minimum and a $5.00 scheduling charge.