Looking For the Best Guitar Lessons in Paradise, CA?
Are You Facing One or More of These Very Common Problems Right now?
♦ You feel frustrated with your guitar playing.
♦ You are a complete beginner and you're not sure where to start.
♦ You just play for fun, but know that you could have even MORE fun!
♦ You have taken lessons before, but were unhappy with the teacher or the results you were producing.
♦ You want to improve, but don't feel like you have "natural talent."
♦ You often think about just giving up guitar entirely.
♦ You browse online for free lessons, but nothing is really suited to what YOU want to learn.
♦ You find that learning to play guitar is much harder than you first anticipated.
♦ You value your time and money and don't want to waste either on ineffective products or instruction.
♦ You want guitar lessons but only if they are customized to what you want to learn and your current skill level.
♦ You have tried to learn to play better in the past but for some reason got stuck.
If you said "yes" to at least one of those, you are in the right place! I have felt ALL of those frustrations personally and I help people just like you every day to overcome them! How do I do this? Read on:
"Bryan is the best choice for anyone looking to become truly great with guitar. I have had the chance to work with him personally, and was blown away by his incredible communication skills and teaching ability. All in all he is very, knowledgeable, motivated, and fun to be around. Whether you are just looking to have fun with guitar, or achieve more serious goals...Bryan is you're best bet!"
Ryan Buckner
More Than Just Regular Guitar Lessons
In "regular" guitar lessons you will usually only get:
♦ A "hobbyist" teacher that has never taken a class or course to improve his or her teaching skills.
♦ Advice on how to play nursery rhymes and finger exercises, not what YOU want to play.
♦ Limited results, often in subjects that you do not wish to know about Vs. what you REALLY want to learn.
Make Your Lessons Count
NorCal Guitar Lessons means:
♦ A highly trained & qualified instructor that cares about your progress as a musican and does not keep a "day job."
♦ Honest & constructive feedback on your guitar playing that focuses on YOUR style, not someone else's.
♦ Get results fast, in subjects that MATTER to you and have FUN in the process!
Want More Proof? Keep Reading!
"Bryan is very patient – an excellent quality in any teacher. It’s obvious when working with him that he is as invested as much as you are in your guitar/music education; he takes the time necessary to break things down to make you a better player. His lessons are very straightforward and effective in providing you with what any student should know – but Bryan also is able to intuitively size up his students to determine what they individually need or want to know. His playing and ability have set the bar for what I would like to be able to accomplish myself. With his help, my own technique and understanding have improved quite a bit – and although I still have a long way to go, I’m confident Bryan will help me get there."
Arné Stanfield
Ok, So How Do I Get Started?
It's simple, all you have to do is click here. From there I will ask you a series of questions about your current level and where you'd like to see your guitar playing. It's really that easy!
Not 100% convinced? I understand, choosing a guitar teacher is not an easy process and you do not wish to spend your valuable time and money only to not get the results that you want. Here are some questions you might have:
Will taking guitar lessons with you really make me a better guitar player?
Yes, they absolutely will! I have helped all types of students with varying skill sets, ages and musical styles overcome their playing frustrations and move on to reaching their goals.
Will lessons really be structured to fit my needs?
Yes! Many people have the idea that every guitar teacher teaches theory & sheet music... and for the most part, they are right. However, I prefer instead to focus on what the student wants and needs from guitar lessons. Guitar lessons should be an escape from the day-to-day stresses of life, not an additional headache!
How do you determine what to teach me?
Lots of teachers teach out of books or use a "teaching method" for their students. I personally do not subscribe to either idea. I do use a book for absolute beginners but only as a supplement to other materials. From day one I establish goals and interests, much like a therapist would. I then focus on solving specific problems or issues you might have while playing guitar. Books and methods have been written out ahead of time and leave no room for flexibility, my teaching philosophy however works wonders for my students and gets them the results they want quickly.
Are these lessons going to involve lots of boring memorization?
NO! I would never ask my students to memorize something without giving very clear reasons on why they should learn it. Most of the time I focus on getting the student to to WANT to learn something before handing over pages on pages of rote memorization (something else I never do). I know that you will get the best results when you actually want to learn and feel like you aren't being forced to.
Am I even good enough to start taking guitar lessons?
I have taught students of all skill levels, but believe it or not most have been TOTAL beginners. Some people came to me who had only just purchased their first guitar! You do not need a college degree, exceptional memory skills or anything else like that to come take lessons with me. The only students I will not work with usually are rude or disrespectful.
Can you teach me my musical style?
There are only a few styles I do not feel I have a good enough grasp on in order to be able to teach. Styles like jazz, classical or flamenco require years of study to attain full mastery and I simply do not have enough interest in them to invest myself into them. If you would like to learn rock, blues, alternative, country, folk, metal, pop or praise I can certainly help you.
Do I have the time to learn right now?
Yes you have the time to learn! Believe it or not there are THOUSANDS of hours wasted each day by people who practice guitar in inefficient matter. If you value your guitar skills enough to make time in your day, you can achieve results even if you dedicated only 5 minutes of clear, focused study each day.
I've thought about getting guitar lessons before but don't lessons make you less creative?
With some guitar lessons, that may be the case. However, if you study with me I have several lessons prepared on how to INCREASE your creativity. If you are already a creative person then you will be able to take the skills & information that I teach you and use them in your own unique way. If you are NOT already a creative person, I can help you in that area as well.
Am I too old to begin learning to play guitar?
You are NOT too old to begin learning to play guitar. Unless you have specific instructions from a physician to not begin studying guitar you CAN learn to play. (Even if you do have those instructions it may be wise to seek out a second opinion.) Many people hear stories of guitar players like Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Tommy Emmanuel, who all started very young and became very good players.
However, starting young has NOTHING to do with becoming a better guitar player! Watch these guitarists play on stage... what do you notice? All great players share a passion and love for music. Bottom line, if you want to learn to play guitar there is nothing stopping you.
I hope I have answered all of your questions to your satisfaction. However if you do have additional questions feel free to contact me and I will do my best to answer them.
"Bryan
"Bryan is very patient – an excellent quality in any teacher. It’s obvious when working with him that