guitar & bass lessons

Who and What I Teach

  • I work with both kids and adults, ages six and up.
  • All levels are welcome. I can teach you your first G chord, break you out of a pentatonic rut, or instruct in advanced music theory, ear training, composition, and improvisation.
  • I teach a variety of genres including rock, metal, classical, blues, jazz, funk, and country.

No two lessons are the same. There is no set program. If you want to learn the entire Avenged Sevenfold catalog on mandolin, I’ll show you the songs & techniques to make it happen. I can teach from a guitar method book, or we can simply learn songs. I work with you to achieve your music goals.

Instruments

  • Guitar
  • Bass
  • Banjo
  • Mandolin
  • Ukulele

Credentials

  • Graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in Guitar Performance from the Berklee College of Music.
  • 15 years professional teaching experience.
  • Founder of the clinic Practical Music Theory for Guitarists.
  • Guest lecturer in music theory at Augsburg College as part of continuing eduction for grade school music teachers.
  • Guest lecturer at Chaska Middle School on the skills and schooling needed to be come a professional musician.
  • Performed and filled in with various groups throughout Boston and the Twin Cities including Delaware, Over Matter, Flatrate, and currently Semeron.

Availability & Locations

  • Lessons are available Monday – Saturday from 3pm-9pm.
  • Slots are available in half hour and hour increments.
  • Available locations include:
    • Chanhassen High School (Mondays & Wednesdays) for students coming from
      • Chanhassen
      • Chaska
      • Eden Prairie
      • Victoria
    • Home studio in St. Louis Park (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) for students coming from
      • St. Louis Park
      • Edina
      • Hopkins
      • Minneapolis
      • Golden Valley
    • Other arrangements may be made on an individual basis. Currently, I teach home-based students in the following cities:
      • Edina
      • Minnetonka
  • Lessons meet once each week, always at the same scheduled time.
  • Lesson slots are purchased by the month & payments are due the first week of the month.

View my complete lesson policy here.