Children's Lessons
Suzuki Method-
The Suzuki method (スズキ・メソード Suzuki mesōdo?, also called Talent Education, mother-tongue method, or Suzuki movement) is an educational philosophy which strives to create "high ability" and beautiful character in its students through a nurturing environment. Its primary vehicle for achieving this is music education on a specific instrument (often violin or piano, but see below for a more complete list). The 'nurture' involved in the movement is modeled on a concept of early childhood education that focuses on factors which Shinichi Suzuki observed in native language acquisition, such as immersion, encouragement, small steps, and an unforced timetable for learning material based on each person's developmental readiness to imitate examples, internalize principles, and contribute novel ideas. The term "Suzuki method" is also sometimes used to refer solely to the Suzuki repertoire of sheet music books and/or audio recordings which have been published as part of its music education method.
Alfred's Guitar Method-
A beginning guitar method book specifically written for young learners. Kids will be inspired to learn as they are guided by three cute characters. They will learn about music symbols, chords, reading notes and playing single-note melodies to name a few. A cd is included for added help and lessons.
Mel Bay Guitar Method-
From Mel Bay Publications, this book is filled with imaginative illustrations that will help teach kids about chord playing and note reading. It includes a cd which features the author himself for further learning.
FJH Guitar Method-
The FJH Young Beginner Guitar Method is a well-conceived, graded guitar method designed especially for the younger beginner. Presenting one concept at a time, the method engages students with lively songs instead of exercises. Both teacher and student will enjoy the arrangements right from the beginning! The FJH Young Beginner Guitar Method addresses the National Standards for Arts Education.1Available in three levels.
Adult Lessons
Berklee Modern Guitar Method-
The Leavitt guitar method, used as the basic text for the Berklee College of Music guitar program, has stood the test of time and earned a loyal following of students and instructors. Comprised of 3 volumes, this method is a practical and comprehensive guitar instruction program designed for beginning through advanced levels of playing. Volume 1 teaches beginning guitar students all the fundamentals that build a solid foundation of musicianship, including scales; melodic, chord, and arpeggio studies; special exercises for both hands; accompaniment techniques; and a unique approach to voice leading using movable chord forms.
Alfred's Basic Guitar Method-
The lessons in this book are arranged in a logical sequence, each lesson building off the last one. A variety of music in different styles are studied and there are illustrations for correct finger position.
Hal Leonard Guitar Method-
For the adult beginner who wants to play acoustic or electric guitar. Lessons start off from the very basic from tuning your guitar to strumming and picking techniques. It has over 80 songs and riffs plus examples.
Custom Lessons-
You tell me what style you want to learn!
