Guitar Lessons in Lancaster, CA

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Music

Emily Retsas is a musician who currently based in Los Angeles. Since 2018 Emily has been playing bass for Phoebe Bridgers as well as having played for artists such as Kim Gordon, Boygenius, Better Oblivion Community Center, Shirley Manson(Garbage), Fiona Apple. Emily recorded bass on the four time Grammy nominated album Punisher by Phoebe Bridgers. In her young career Emily has become a regular on the international festival circuit, playing on huge stages including Glastonbury, Coachella Lollapalooza and Primavera as well as appearances for Saturday Night Live, Ellen, Conan OBrien, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Last Call with Carson Daly, KEXP Radio, Tiny Desk NPR, Google and Spotify. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Setting realistic goals is definitely a good place to start. Also, I encourage transcribing music in small sections, and to always start slow and take deep breaths, as this will reduce the student's normal anxiety and has done wonders in my own playing as well. Using a rhythm reference like a metronome or a drum loop while practicing is also a must, at it helps develop the student's groove. Internalizing music by developing the student's ear is also a very important part of my teaching style as Is applicable in any genre (hear it before you play it!) Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

After personal assessment of your skill level and knowledge, I will develop an indivualized lesson plan for you. In addition we will look at your interests and influences; you will learn to play some of your favorite songs. Through learning some of these songs you will build your repertoire while dissecting them to learn why they sound good! *** Techniques learned: *** * Proper picking technique * Proper left/right hand positioning * Tuning your guitar * Re-stringing your guitar * Chordal theory * Counting * And much more ... *** Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For beginners, I like to either start by asking their favorite kind of music, bands, etc. I can also try showing them cool, guitar friendly music that they may be interested in. From there, I develop a personalized syllabus for the student based in their preferences, strengths and weaknesses. Also, slowly but surely I introduce and explain music theory and start working with basic books such as A Modern Method for Guitar by William Leavitt. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Hello, I am Aly and I'm available for in-home, in-studio, and online lessons. I have been singing,playing guitar and producing music for over 20 years and teaching music since 2000.I founded Amadeus Rock School - the first Egyptian Rock school in 2011, and my students come from all over the world. I teach all experience levels from beginner to intermediate and advanced. I developed my personal method of teaching where I build the course according to the student needs and what they want to achieve in a specific period of time.My ultimate goal is to help you succeed and enjoy the bless of music as an artist or an amateur. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Viola Bass Guitar Ukulele Mandolin Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Traditional. Classical: Suzuki Jazz: Mel Bay Modern Guitar and Mickey Baker. Styles and lesson books used varied depending upon student and school. I like to involve the student in any way I can and make sure they have an interest in the subject matter. I stress the importance of practicing and enjoyment of music. I believe music is a universal language and I approach lessons with an intuitive understanding of musical elements as well as traditional study of theory and craft. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

I am a professional musician, educator and session bassist, currently residing in Los Angeles. Formerly self-taught, I received my education at Musicians Institute, where I graduated as Most Outstanding Student of the year 1998. Since then I have been playing, teaching and recording internationally and locally with a wide range of artists, covering nearly every style of contemporary music, from jazz/fusion to rock/metal. I recently released two solo albums with classical music adapted for the bass guitar. Read More