JC Guitar Tuition Cornwall
All levels of ability welcome, beginner - advanced. Beginners will be shown all the basic techniques and will be able to play their first song within a couple of weeks. Advanced players - articulation and phrasing, improvisation in different styles (jazz, blues, rock, fusion), other techniques such as tapping and sweep picking can be taught, as well as ironing out any bad habits. If you are keen to get gigging I can help you to take the next step.
Lessons will be structured to ensure that you achieve your goals as quickly as possible. I will offer advice in how to practice properly - the most important part of the learning process.
I teach my students to read music, which is optional but recommended. This is a very important skill for the guitarist. Competent music readers will be able to immediately play music that is put in front of them without hearing it (aka sight reading). TAB, the more popular alternative, is much easier to learn it but offers no rhythmic guidance making it more time consuming to learn. It also stifles the learning of theory and note names by referring to the notes as fret numbers.
Ear training can be included into lessons which is another important skill. Music theory will be introduced naturally as it applies to every aspect of your playing. It can be concentrated on if desired.
Own guitar essential, no amplifier needed for electric players.
Currently I do not do home visits.
Whether you want to take your playing to the next level, or play for fun come and give it a try!
For more details please contact me.
James