Lessons
“Dan is a great guitar teacher, especially for total noobs like myself. Learning a new instrument was quite daunting for me but he made it very easy and guided me through several tough spots. He is very understanding of a student's individual flaws, and at the same time is firm about the value of discipline and goal-oriented practice.”
- Shishir Dash
My Goal as Teacher
As a teacher I find that inspiring my students is a priority. I want them to follow their heart in deciding what styles to learn, but I also put a high value on including rudiments, technique, and music theory in my lessons. I want my students to have fun while becoming knowledgeable and well-rounded players.
Beginning Student
If you’re a beginner we’ll start with the basics: tuning the guitar, right and left hand position, introduction to reading music, and building basic playing technique. Then we can move to learning simple melodies and strumming basic chords. After that we can start working on songs you really want to learn.
Intermediate Student
For the intermediate student, I’ll start by assessing where you are in your playing and what needs work. We’ll talk about what your goals are for guitar and then together we can craft a program and practice regimen to work toward those goals. It’s also a good time to correct any bad technical habits on the guitar, to ensure that you are playing efficiently.
Advanced Student
The advanced student may have already established a preferred playing style and clear goals, so it’s often time to delve more deeply into your playing and address nuances. We’ll get into advanced playing techniques, building speed, as well as learning more sophisticated chords, chord progressions, and solos. We can also get into performance training techniques including efficient learning and memorization of material, mastering how to use amps and effects, and developing confidence on stage.
Lesson Rates :
30-Minute Lesson
$45
45-Minute Lesson
$60
60-Minute Lesson
$75
*Please contact me if you need financial assistance to book a lesson.
Additional discounted group rates are available for groups of two or more students.
Location/Platforms
Lessons taught at my home studio in San Francisco or by Skype, FaceTime, Zoom, or Google Meet.
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“My son and I were learning guitar around the same time and were in need of structured instruction beyond the world of YouTube. We found Dan through a mutual connection and got rolling with weekly lessons. Dan has a knack for customizing each lesson based on skillset and musical interests, from classical instruction to learning 90’s grunge songs that brought me back to my teenage years. He’s super talented at guitar and patient with kids and we have both grown tremendously under his tutelage. If you are in need of refining your guitar skills or want to learn 80’s hair metal, look no further!”