In Home Guitar Lessons
Meet Sean
I have been playing guitar for over 30 years and teaching private guitar lessons for over 25 years. My students over the years have been a wide range of ages and levels. I was educated at Berklee College Of Music in Boston, MA where I received my Bachelor of Music degree. I am able to meet all my students exactly where they are at and set forth a plan to help them develop as a well rounded guitarist.
“In my lessons with Sean, I’ve appreciated his ability to flex with my learning style and my priorities – even as they changed / evolved. I had goals to improve my knowledge of the fretboard and music theory, to have more fun through improvisation and to better understand what to play, when. The lessons have had a huge positive impact on my progress on all these fronts and I’m having more fun than ever with guitar. He always takes the time to understand the student’s objectives and tailor his approach to helping them achieve their goals. I can’t recommend him highly enough!”
— Online Student
About The Lessons:
Ages:
9 and up
Levels:
Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Styles I Specialize In:
Rock (all eras), Blues, Jazz, R&B/Soul, Funk, and Fingerstyle
Format:
Electric And Acoustic
Beginners
There are a few staples that we would deal with first which cover:
- basic right hand and left hand technique
- posture
- basic chord vocabulary
- notes on the fretboard
- introduction to notes, rhythms, and tablature
From there, I try to get students playing the music of their choice, though guitar based music is always ideal. I will also suggest songs that the student will enjoy from a variety of eras, but tick many of the boxes of building good technique and rhythmic sense.
For Intermediate:
These are students of all ages who have been playing a while, but are looking to advance their abilities but need help in how to go about that. I aim to present different paths relevant to the students musical interests that meet them where they are at. Topics can range from:
- Soloing over chord changes in styles they are interested in
- reading music
- learning more advanced songs in a more precise way
- advanced playing techniques
- introduction to chord types and construction
- intro to chord voicing techniques
- practice strategies
For Advanced Students:
These students are quite far along in their playing facility, but want to have a deeper awareness of the music language and how to apply it. Also, to hone their rhythmic skills and being comfortable playing in more advanced playing situations. Topics can range from:
- Advanced Music Reading
- Advanced Rhythmic Feel
- Advanced lead guitar skills
- Advanced Chord Scale Theory
- Advanced Songwriting Skills
- Advanced Practice Strategies
You will be in good company. I love what I do and have been teaching people of many ages for over 20 years.
There’s nothing more enjoyable than talking about and playing music with people.
Current Availability:
Etobicoke:
Mondays: 4:30 – 10pm
Oakville:
Tuesdays: 3:30-10pm
Saturdays: 9am-Noon
Mississauga:
Wednesdays: 3:30 – 10PM
Fridays: 4:30-8PM
Saturdays: 9am-noon
Lesson Pricing:
$40/30 minutes
$70/hour
Lesson Frequency: Once a week. Bi-Weekly available upon request.
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In Home Guitar Lessons
FAQs
Who is this course for?
In Home Lessons are for anyone ages 9 and up. I can accommodate beginners, intermediate, and advanced players.
Does it matter if I play electric or acoustic?
No, I will tailor the lessons to whichever type of guitar you prefer playing.
What styles of music will this course focus on?
Rock, Blues, Country, R&B, Jazz, Latin Jazz, Soul, Reggae, Fingerstyle
What music materials do I need for this course?
Guitar, music stand, & guitar picks.