kirkarmstrong.com - Guitar Lessons


I have been teaching guitar for twenty years and I have found that no one method works for everyone. Different age levels and playing levels require different methods for maximum achievement.	I generally require younger students ( 7-12 ) to learn how to read standard notation as this could benefit them in the music programs they are likely to encounter at school. I supplement the reading material as the student progresses to include tablature, basic chords and simple song progressions.	Teenagers usually want to tackle songs they are listening to so I emphasize tablature, the basic chords and theory sooner. I have found the extensive tablature library on the net useful as well as the many guitar magazines available on the market today that offer recorded version transcriptions.


Adult learners usually have some experience with the instrument, but little practical theory so they usually face playing ruts even after years of playing. I find with this age group, some general music theory helps them progress faster.	With all age groups I tape the portions of the lessons they are likely to need to hear again either to remind them of good habit forming procedures or just to demonstrate a certain technique or song.	The lessons are one-on-one and one half hour session per week is enough to ensure success providing the student is willing to put in the required practice time. The cost for lessons is $15.00 per lesson paid monthly on the last lesson of every month.