Greenville Guitar Lessons Programs

Guitar Lessons in Greenville, SC

Program Offerings

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Private Lessons

Guitar Lessons for Newcomers

This is an individual program for all ages, clients with little or no experience. We will cover the components of the guitar, tuning, entry level physical technique, basics aspects of notation, music theory, basic chords, and basic rhythm. The program will additionally be tailored to the goals and abilities of the student. The student will need an appropriately sized guitar, preferrably electric. Pre-enrollment questionaire required, see Contact link at top. Tuition varies per schedule, please contact me for further details.

Blues Guitar Lessons

This is an individual program for all ages, clients with some experience. We will cover technique, notation, music theory, chords, rhythm, lead, aural skills, gear, and home recording. The program will additionally be tailored to the goals and abilities of the student, with an emphasis on the chords, rhythtm, solo, and theory skills specific to the Blues style. This is a great stepping-stone program for aspiring pop/rock guitarists, since much popular music is fundamentally based in the same musical elements as the blues style. The student will need an appropriately sized guitar, preferrably electric. Pre-enrollment questionaire required, see Contact link at top. Tuition varies per schedule, please contact me further details.

Classic Rock Guitar Lessons

This is an individual program for all ages, clients with some experience. We will cover technique, notation, music theory, chords, rhythm, lead, aural skills, gear, and home recording. The program will additionally be tailored to the goals and abilities of the student, with an emphasis on the chords, rhythtm, solo, and theory skills specific to the Classic Rock style. The student will need an appropriately sized electric guitar. Pre-enrollment questionaire required, see Contact link at top. Tuition varies per schedule, please contact me for further details.

Contemporary Christian Guitar Lessons

This is an individual program for all ages, clients with some experience. We will cover technique, notation, music theory, chords, rhythm, lead, aural skills, gear, and home recording. The program will additionally be tailored to the goals and abilities of the student, with an emphasis on the chords, rhythtm, solo, and theory skills specific to the Contemporary Christian style. This is a great program for aspiring church guitarists. The student will need an appropriately sized guitar, preferrably electric. Pre-enrollment questionaire required, see Contact link at top. Tuition varies per schedule, please contact me for further details.

Bass Guitar Lessons

This is an individual program for all ages. We will cover technique, notation, music theory, chords, rhythm, lead, aural skills, gear, and home recording. The program will additionally be tailored to the goals and abilities of the student, with an emphasis on the scales, arpeggios, rhythtms, and theory skills specific to the Bass guitar. The student will need an appropriately sized electric bass guitar. Pre-enrollment questionaire required, see Contact link at top. Tuition varies per schedule, please contact me for further details.

Guitar Coaching

This is an individual program for the intermediate guitarist who does not need "lessons" per se, but rather could use some help with overcoming the inevitable "ruts" that plague intermediate guitar players. The progam emphasizes uncovering subtle technique flaws that limit maximum performance, repairing practice routine deficiencies, filling in knowledge gaps that stifle creativity, and accountability for practice & improvement. Pre-enrollment questionaire required, see Contact link at top. Tuition varies per schedule, please contact me for further details.

Master Guitar Course

This is an individual program for all ages. This program is for students who will commit to a greater investment of time and resources in exchange for faster and more comprehensive mastery of the guitar. Unlike the other programs, this program will not be as flexible in regards to student input on course content and pace, but will rather be more like a "boot camp" for those who are willing to endure an "apprenticeship" of sorts with a view toward maximum results. It will involve minimum practice requirements, homework, heavy emphasis on theory, and a minimum of one hour per week of studio time. This program will equip the student to play in a range of styles oriented toward rock, but including Blues, Classic Rock, Southern Rock, Progressive Rock, and other Pop, with some spillover into Country, "Rock-a-billy", and Jazz. We will cover advanced technique, traditional notation and tablature, transcribing, advanced music theory, advanced chords, modes, arpeggios, rhythm, lead, aural skills, song writing, gear, and home recording. The student will need an appropriately sized electric guitar and ability to purchase additional effects as necessary.

Pre-enrollment questionaire and personal interview required, see Contact link at top.

Tuition varies per schedule, please contact me for further details.

Client Feedback ...

"As a parent, I couldn’t be happier with the progress that Abby’s made with Chad. He isn’t too easy, has high expectations and continues to push in a positive away. I feel like guitar has given Abby an identity and boosted her self confidence. Coincidence or not, her grades have improved greatly since she started playing. I definitely feel like guitar is a gift that will last her a lifetime." - John Poore, Simpsonville

"I've learned a lot and been both challenged and encouraged. I feel that the lessons are well organized and appropriate to my skill level. The instructor is not just a good guitar player, but also a great teacher." - Mike Menza, Greenville

"Our teenage son has been taking lessons with Chad for nearly six months. We have been very pleased with Chad's approach. Sometimes it can be difficult to keep a 13 year old focused, but Chad has developed a very good rapport with him. I can honestly say that our son looks forward to his weekly lessons." - Scott Baier, Easley