Guitar Lessons
As a teacher, I strive to connect with my students–sharing my passion for the guitar and music of all styles to keep them engaged, excited, and motivated to get better. My goal is to create a relaxed but productive atmosphere where students can explore the aspects of playing guitar that excite them the most in addition to learning the necessary techniques, practice methods, and other fundamentals that will make them excellent, well-rounded musicians.
I am most skilled and comfortable teaching the following genres, though I also have a strong ability to quickly analyze the defining characteristics of most any style and distill that down into easy to understand concepts, techniques, and exercises for students:
Rock
Blues
Progressive
Funk
Classical
Country/Bluegrass
Jazz
Folk
Experimental
All ages and skill levels are welcome!
I offer a FREE online video consultation before we get started so we can get to know each other, discuss your musical goals, and go over logistics. After that, lessons are prepaid at the beginning of each calendar month. I am available for lessons online primarily via Zoom (or Google Meet), as well as in-person out of the ToneBloom Studio at my home in Garland, TX.
Lessons in your home may also be possible for an additional driving/time charge, though I only have a small number of those spots available due to the complexity of my schedule. My primary service areas for these are North/Northeast Dallas, Uptown/Downtown, Park Cities, East Dallas, Richardson, and Garland. If you live outside of this area and would like to schedule in-home lessons, please contact me to discuss feasibility.
Lessons may cover any of the following topics:
Fundamental techniques and exercises
Music theory/CAGED System/Modes
How to read and write sheet music and tablature
How to practice successfully
Learning songs/pieces
Experience playing with another person
Improvising/jamming as both Lead and Rhythm
Pedals and gear
Guitar maintenance
Composing/songwriting
Recording/production/electronics
Any other areas of student interest
Standard Weekly Lessons
This option is best for students who would like to meet every week and plan to continue studying year-round. Lessons in my home studio will take place in Garland, TX. Online lessons from anywhere will take place primarily via Zoom (Skype, Google Meet, or FaceTime may also be possible). Online lessons require high-speed internet, a webcam, and a microphone. The webcam and microphone may be external or built-in to your computer, smartphone, or tablet. My primary service areas are North/Northwest/Northeast Dallas, Uptown/Downtown, Park Cities, East/West Dallas, Richardson, and Garland. The cost of travel time and costs is reflected in the Your Home options. I offer a free online video consultation before we get started so we can get to know each other, discuss your musical goals, and go over logistics. First and last month’s tuition is paid to reserve a time slot. After that, regular monthly tuition is due by the 1st of each month.
Online/My Studio
45 mins - $220/month (approx. $55/lesson)
60 mins - $260/month (approx. $65/lesson)
Your Home (0 - 30 min. drive)
45 mins - $320/month (approx. $80/lesson)
60 mins - $360/month (approx. $90/lesson)
Your Home (30 - 60 min. drive)
60 mins - $460/month (approx. $115/lesson)
Prepaid Package Lessons
This option is best for students who might not have a single time slot consistently available on a weekly basis or for those who might want to meet less than one time per week (i.e. every-other-week). Lessons in my home studio will take place in Garland, TX. Online lessons from anywhere will take place primarily via Zoom (Skype, Google Meet, or FaceTime may also be possible). Online lessons require high-speed internet, a webcam, and a microphone. The webcam and microphone may be external or built-in to your computer, smartphone, or tablet. The webcam and microphone may be external or built-in to your computer, smartphone, or tablet. My primary service areas are North/Northwest/Northeast Dallas, Uptown/Downtown, Park Cities, East/West Dallas, Richardson, and Garland. The cost of travel time and costs is reflected in the Your Home options. I offer a free online video consultation before we get started so we can get to know each other, discuss your musical goals, and go over logistics. After that, package lessons are prepaid before the first time slot can be reserved. Lessons can be used as needed anytime within 6 months from date of purchase.
Online/My Studio
4 Lessons
45 mins - $290 ($72.50/lesson)
60 mins - $330 ($82.50/lesson)
8 Lessons
45 mins - $556 ($69.50/lesson)
60 mins - $636 ($79.50/lesson)
12 Lessons
45 mins - $810 ($67.50/lesson)
60 mins - $930 ($77.50/lesson)
Your Home (0 - 30 min. drive)
4 Lessons
45 mins - $390 ($97.50/lesson)
60 mins - $430 ($107.50/lesson)
8 Lessons
45 mins - $756 ($94.50/lesson)
60 mins - $836 ($104.50/lesson)
12 Lessons
45 mins - $1110 ($92.50/lesson)
60 mins - $1230 ($102.50/lesson)
Your Home (0 - 60 min. drive)
4 Lessons
60 mins - $530 ($132.50/lesson)
8 Lessons
60 mins - $1036 ($129.50/lesson)
12 Lessons
60 mins - $1530 ($127.50/lesson)
Prepaid Single Lessons
This option is best for students who only need light guidance or support every once in a while and will generally only be offered to students I have worked with before. Lessons in my home studio will take place in Garland, TX. Online lessons from anywhere will take place primarily via Zoom (Skype, Google Meet, or FaceTime may also be possible). Online lessons require high-speed internet, a webcam, and a microphone. The webcam and microphone may be external or built-in to your computer, smartphone, or tablet. The webcam and microphone may be external or built-in to your computer, smartphone, or tablet. My primary service areas are North/Northwest/Northeast Dallas, Uptown/Downtown, Park Cities, East/West Dallas, Richardson, and Garland. The cost of travel time and costs is reflected in the Your Home options. I offer a free online video consultation before we get started so we can get to know each other, discuss your musical goals, and go over logistics. After that, single lessons are prepaid before the first time slot can be reserved. Lessons can be used as needed anytime within 6 months from date of purchase.
Online/My Studio
60 mins - $90/lesson
Your Home (0 - 30 min. drive)
60 mins - $115/lesson
Your Home (0 - 60 min. drive)
60 mins - $140/lesson
For more information on my Scheduling and Make-up Lesson Policies, please visit the Policies page.