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What Our Students Say

Over fifteen years of teaching, we have worked with students of many different levels of accomplishment and have developed a style of teaching that accommodates various kinds of learners and interest levels. For all students, regardless of their aspirations, we emphasize the importance of fundamentals of technique and musicianship. These skills are then reinforced in the playing of idiomatic repertoire for the guitar.

 

bulletSample Curricula

Young Learners (Ages 5-12)

Young learners are students who have had little to no experience with the guitar. With students in this age group, we encourage the parents to be present at all the lessons so that they can help reinforce the skills that were covered in the lesson in the child’s home practice.

 

Method books:

  • FJH Young Beginner Series (Lesson, Theory, and Performance books 1 and 2) - Buy at Amazon
  • FJH Flashcards (covering note recognition, chords, and music theory)
  • “Basic Pieces”, Vol. 1 and 2 by Juan Antonio Muro - Buy at Amazon
  • “Beginning Guitar Method” by Fernand Vera and Olga Amelkina-Vera - Buy from Kithara Duo

 

Middle School through Adult Learners (Ages 12-100)

Learning an instrument can be rewarding and enjoyable for adults. It is never too late to begin one's study of music, and our students find the experience of playing the guitar a great release and change from their daily activities. Many of our adult students even go on to participate in guitar festivals and other guitar-related events.

 

Method Books:

  • “Beginning Guitar Method” by Fernand Vera and Olga Amelkina-Vera - Buy from Kithara Duo
  • “First Lessons for the Guitar,“ Books 1-3 by Juilo Sagreras - Buy at Amazon
  • “Mel Bay Complete Sor Studies for Guitar” by Fernando Sor - Buy at Amazon
  • “25 Studies” by Matteo Carcassi - Buy at Amazon
  • Selected Carulli studies
  • Other material that may be appropriate for the student

 

Aspiring Professionals

Aspiring professionals are students who wish to pursue a professional career as musicians. Students will work on developing a broad grasp of the guitar repertoire, preparing for competitions, and performing recitals. Students at this level of dedication will be expected to also work on technique and studies in addition to their repertoire.

 

bulletRates

$60 for 1-hour lesson;

$50 for a 45-min. lesson;

$40 for a 30-min. lesson;

We require at least a 4-week commitment; tuition is due at the first lesson.

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