Private Guitar Lessons with Scott
Private lessons with Scott are catered to your specific goals wether you want to master the whole fingerboard or just learn your favorite songs.
Join the community of people learning guitar, bass, songwriting and music theory from Scott. Ask questions, get encouraged and make friends.
See progress in your skills, mindset and knowledge of music through specific goal-setting which we will break into manageable steps.
What people are saying about Scott:
Charlie
“Every lesson Scott points me towards a bar way higher than I expected to be at this point. He listens and understands where I am trying to go and customizes the lessons to guide me there. It feels like his teaching is tailored to my specific goals but I get the impression this is his gift that he imparts on each student.”
Anu
“Lessons with Scott are great. I am enjoying every minute. His guidance is efficient and flexible, taking into account every question and comment. In addition to having very effective approach to teaching, he is very easy going and friendly.”
Jeremiah
“Scott is more than just a guitar or bass teacher, he is a library of musical knowledge. He has been extremely knowledgeable and helpful at breaking down and teaching any concept that has piqued my interest. He is an amazing mentor to help any student get to where they want to be in their musical journey!”
Sue
“I am a new musician and an adult learner taking bass guitar lessons from Scott. He is my second instructor, and I plan to take lessons from him for a long time as I grow as a musician. Scott is certainly as competent and more fun than any college professor I have had. I love him and recommend him for classes.”
George
“Scott has a deep knowledge of music and the ability to explain complex techniques and concepts in clear and creative ways. He has given me the tools to make my own art and the ability play and create music with others. I feel truly lucky to have found him and couldn’t recommend him highly enough.”
Things you can learn from Scott
Guitar
I teach many styles of guitar and am comfortable helping complete beginners, intermediate and even advanced guitar players. I can help with complicated things like the CAGED System, how to solo, and how to get around the whole fingerboard. I can also help you start from the very beginning with good practice and technique habits.
Bass Guitar
I started out on guitar back in 1997 and it took me a while to come around to bass but once I did it changed my life. Bass guitar is its own animal and while it shares a lot of similarities with its six stringed cousin, the skillset involved with bass is truly unique and exciting. I can help you understand the theory, technique and mindset of how to be a bass player.
Songwriting
Maybe you’ve been playing music for a while now and you’re ready to explore writing songs. If you can play a few chords on guitar, you can write a song. We’ll start from the very beginning with fun writing exercises and move into lyric writing, making chord progressions more interesting, making beautiful melodies. I truly love helping learn to write music.
Music Theory
If you’re curious about how it all fits together, I can help! From reading music to understanding chords in a key to analyzing complex melodic and harmonic structures. Music theory pairs well with songwriting and music production but can also be a fun starting point for someone who wants to learn the fundamentals of how music works.
Music production
Modern musicians needs to be flexible. Knowing how to record and produce music you a massive advantage as a musician. I like to help my students learn to write, record and mix their own music with recording software. My native software is Logic Pro X and Garageband, but I’ve helped producers learn to use FL Studios, Reaper, Pro Tools and more.
Music Business
Maybe you’d like to start a band, get some gigs, and record some music. How do you go about doing all these things? I’ve had experience with co-writing for and with a number of musicians and have had songs in TV shows and movies. I can help you find and grow your audience, build your brand, and release your music.
Why work with Scott?
After our initial lesson, you’ll have access to my easy online scheduling system. From there you’ll be able to schedule one-on-one video lessons with me at your convenience. I’ll help you find your creative voice and together we’ll build a path toward your goals and learning style.
When you become a student, you’ll have access to my private facebook group where you can network with other members, make friends, find new songs and styles to learn, and gain inspiration and accountability from your fellow guitar learners. Music doesn’t exist in a vacuum and learning shouldn’t have to either.
As your teacher, I can make custom practice tracks, lesson materials, and videos to help you focus on the specific techniques and concepts you’re working on. Wether you need a video to watch to remember how to approach a specific technique or a custom jam track to practice a song, I’ve got you covered.