You can learn to play guitar or advance your skills
to the next level...

Learn with a veteran guitar teacher, longtime professional guitarist and co-author of two music instruction books.

Whatever kind of music you enjoy and want to play, we’ll follow a path that builds and emphasizes the techniques you’ll need. Our lessons will be designed to keep you interested and enthusiastic, and inspired by your own progress.

I'm a patient and supportive teacher to all ages. My primary goal is to get you up and playing quickly so you'll gain confidence and have the desire to practice more.

More about what I offer...

My lessons

     * In the St. Petersburg area   

     * Acoustic and electric guitar

     * All ages welcome (from 9 to 99+)

     * Beginner, intermediate, advanced
     * Personal attention of one-on-one sessions
     * Competitive rates: $35 per hour
     * Lessons are offered weekdays and weekends, mornings,

       afternoons and evenings; I'll work with your schedule

     * Experienced teaching special needs children, teens and adults 

       (autism, Asperger's, ADD, ADHD, etc.)

Styles

     * Rock / Classic Rock / Alternative Rock / Progressive Rock /

       Heavy Metal

     * Jazz

     * Blues

     * Folk
     * Country

     * Funk

Techniques

     * Rhythm guitar / strumming techniques / rhythms

     * Lead guitar / soloing / improvisation

     * Songwriting / composition

     * Flat picking

     * Finger picking

     * Ear training
     * Getting good electric guitar sound