Prepare

The first half-hour session with me is free and no-obligation.  I expect any prospective student to ask some questions and see what I’m like in person before making any decision.  All of my lessons are “open door” and I encourage parents, grandparents, and/or siblings to sit in on any lesson and see the progress the student is making.  I have a list of references available on request.

Thinking about buying a guitar?

Before you make a purchase, please read this ARTICLE.

Make sure you have these items to be prepared for your first lesson:

1) A three-ring binder to organize materials.

2) I prefer to send lesson notes via email.  Students who do not have access to email must bring their three ring-binder to every lesson.

3) A guitar or bass method.  I prefer to use FinaleGuitar.com.  Click HERE to learn more about FinaleGuitar.com.  (Group students of three or more must subscribe to FinaleGuitar.com.  Group students of two must use the same guitar or bass method).

4) A guitar tuner (I suggest the Korg GA-1 or the SNARK).

5) A metronome to help develop rhythm (I suggest the Korg MA-30).

6) If you only play electric guitar, you might consider purchasing a Digitech RP70 (or something similar) as it has a tuner, metronome, and effects built into one unit.

7) If you have an Ipod or Ipad, the Guitar Pro app is highly recommended (read more HERE).

Please contact me if you have any questions.