Guitar Lessons and Recording - Electric Giraffe...

Serves Fremont, CA

35244

Hired 47 times

1 employee

26 years in business

$60

5.0

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, and PayPal.

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Mark Scrivener
Completed on 8/27/2020

Introduction

Private lessons will advance you further and faster than anything else you can do - regardless of your current skill level. Imagine hearing a song for the first time and instantly playing along with it. Imagine understanding songs, not just memorizing a series of notes and chords. Imagine creating your own songs, improvising, and soloing with ease. That is what it means to really play the guitar - a goal that is much easier to reach than you think, but sadly few guitarists receive the proper instruction to achieve it. My mission is to help you master the guitar as a true musician. You won’t just learn how to play a song or solo over a progression. You will learn what makes the song work, how to manipulate it, add to it, change it, and mold it into anything you desire. I teach students that range from absolute beginners to advanced guitarists and provide each of them with the same attention and dedication - assessing the areas that need work and patiently guiding them through the process to reach their goals. But don’t just take my word for it - read what my students are saying in their reviews. Then contact me and let's get started helping you reach your musical goals.

Q&A

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

Tuition is payable monthly and due the first lesson of the month. Check, PayPal or cash accepted.

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

I start by asking my students about their prior music experience (if any), be it guitar or other instruments. I want to know what music they like to listen to and what about that music excites them. For more advanced students we will discuss their music education to identify any areas that need to be revisited.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

I have studied guitar and music theory almost my entire life. Over the decades I have taken numerous private lessons from many great musicians and read piles of books on guitar, music theory, composition, and audio engineering. I am and will forever be a student of music and the guitar.

How did you get started doing this type of work?

Music is my lifelong passion. I have been passionate about guitar, sharing what I know, and music in general as long as I can remember.

What types of customers have you worked with?

My students range from young children who are absolute beginners to adults that play in performing bands.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

When looking for a guitar instructor you should absolutely speak with the person before making a decision. There are many great guitarists out there, but they are not all great instructors, and a great instructor for one person might not be so great for you. We all learn differently. During your telephone interview with the instructor you are looking for a connection - can they communicate on your level and are they approachable. Do they understand your goals and challenges? If everything looks good, give them a try. And after a few lessons if you don't things are progressing like they should, by all means try a new instructor. If you stay with guitar long term chances are you will have many instructors as there is no one instructor that is ideal for you in all stages of your progression as a musician.