LESSON PLANS

To utilize the session time to its full capacity a lesson plan is designed for every session. Lessons plans are organized around the current subject matter the student is working on, and is based on the progress of the previous lesson. Notes are taken at the end of every session, and applied to the following lesson.

SHEET MUSIC

Printed sheet music is provided for all subjects. Having clear and easy to read documents is essential for practicing. All documents are reviewed and made available for the student’s personal notes.

MUSIC THEORY

Music theory fundamentals are taught in order to give a student a clearer understanding of what they are learning on their instrument. Music theory also provides a student with a better vocabulary to communicate with other musicians.

EAR TRAINING

Listening to music and transcribing is a large part of being a well-rounded musician. Students are tested on their basic interval, chord and rhythm 

recognition to refine their auditory skills.

SIGHT READING

Techniques to reading standard notated music are reviewed and developed. The use of tablature and other forms of written music are discussed as well.

METHOD BOOK

Method books are provided to give students an organized weekly lesson plan to help maintain a structured practice schedule.

FRETBOARD KNOWLEDGE

Understanding the notes and the patterns of the fretboard are a big part of becoming a skilled guitarist. Individual notes and useful patterns are taught and discussed.