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Eric J.
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Speaks Spanish, English -
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Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Teaching Locations:
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Private Blues Guitar Teacher
I have been playing guitar since I was 8 years old, teaching guitar since I was 16 and through takelessons since 2013. My method is step-by-step and easy and to understand. I want to help you to become a great guitarist!
• Lead & Rhythm Guitar / Traditional and Modern Blues
• Chord voicing: triads, four note open/closed chord voicing, chord melodies, comping, strumming,
fingerstyle, standard grooves in various styles
• Step-by-step approach to soloing/improvisation:
major & minor scales & modes & arpeggios, blues/pentatonic scales and "licks". Phrasing & line
development over simple - sophisticated harmonic changes
• Alternate/sweep & tremolo picking, hybrid picking, slide guitar, hammer on/pull offs
About Eric
A great teacher can change a student's life. I give my students 110% and take pride in my students growth and accomplishments. As of Dec. 1st I will be resuming in-studio, in-person lessons Williamsburg. Since I began working with takelessons in 2013 I've worked with students both online and in-
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Christopher S.
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Speaks Italian, Spanish -
B.A. in Music from Humboldt State University -
Teaches students 5 and up
Teaching Locations:
Online
Private Blues Guitar Teacher
Blues is the music from America. It has a long and exciting history and is played by many throughout the world. I generally start with easy blues songs and we work our way to blues greats like Robert Johnson!
About Christopher
Hello! Hola! Benvenuto! My name is Christopher S. and I am a classical guitarist, composer, polyglot, and experienced language and music teacher. I am a recent graduate with a Doctorate of Music Arts degree from the University of South Carolina. In 2016, I graduated with my M.M. from the New Eng
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William G.
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Awarded Magna Cum Laude Honors from Shenandoah University Conservatory -
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced -
Teaching since 1990
Teaching Locations:
Online
Private Blues Guitar Teacher
Are you interested in learning to play the music you love, using techniques that are actually healthy for your hands? My instruction promotes efficient, ergonomically sound, time-tested playing techniques.
Do you want to play well? Then you need to learn to practice well. Quality practice coaching will make a profound difference in your ability to learn and play music effectively, but it takes time. That's why I offer weekly full hour lessons at a reasonable price. Practice well and you will play well.
I offer training for acoustic as well as electric (steel and/or nylon string) instruments and provide instruction in popular music styles as well as formal classical.
About me: I earned my Degree in Music Education from Shenandoah Conservatory where I studied Classical Guitar, Jazz Guitar, Violin, Piano, Music Theory, Psychology, and other related areas, before graduating with Magna Cum Laude Honors in 1996. I have been providing quality music instruction to my students for ...
About William
I am a professional guitar instructor. I earned a Bachelor of Music in Music Education and graduated with High Honors. My formal training includes classical guitar performance, jazz guitar and improvisation, music theory and arranging, psychology, piano, violin, recording, and much more. With o
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Spiros S.
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Speaks Greek, English, Swedish, Swedish. -
Awarded Alekos Papadopulos - Audio (Five of five stars; Title of the Month) July 16, 1996 from Audio -
Music Theory from Athens Conservatory,
Teaching Locations:
Online
Private Blues Guitar Teacher
Learn how to play the songs and solos that you love, develop a good ear so you can pick up tunes by listening to them,
and a good knowledge of music theory to help you understand music and how everything connects so you’ll become a better musician!
I am Blues-Rock specialist with a vast knowledge and experience.
I will teach you and guide you how to improve and become a good blues guitar player!
All levels are welcome from beginners to advanced players.
“High energy and versatility with the strings makes him a dangerous man."
--Blues Revue
About Spiros
Hello and welcome to my lessons! I teach Guitar, Bass, Bouzouki ,Ukulele and Music Theory lessons and classes and I also teach Modern Greek language! All of my students find my lessons very pleasant and informative, they benefit greatly from them, and it makes me happy to watch them progre
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Mark B.
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Teaches students 5 and up -
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced -
Teaching since 1978
Teaching Locations:
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Private Blues Guitar Teacher
I teach blues guitar lessons for all levels, from beginner to professional. Many blues songs have identical chord changes. I can show you how easy it is to discern how to find the key to your favorite blues songs and jam along with them. I can show you how to find the best notes to play when you create a guitar solo. How to get the most emotion in your playing, and how to sound original.
About Mark
I have played on tour with several professional bands, playing rock, pop, blues, African, metal, and country. Now I am a bandleader and perform live in various bands and record original music as often as possible. My music has gotten airplay in many countries. I started taking guitar lessons a
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Phil C.
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Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced -
Teaches students 17 to 90 -
Music Composition and Performance from Columbia College Chicago
Teaching Locations:
Online
Private Blues Guitar Teacher
I teach every student the technical skills and applied theory necessary to work in any contemporary style on guitar. I use the "Be better than you have to be" approach. Want to be the best on a bad day? Be better than your chosen style requires. I studied classical and jazz in order to excel at rock, folk and blues.
You will learn to read music and charts for guitar, as well as movable scale patterns, movable chord forms, and how to apply it all to master the fretboard.
Have you hit a road block? I can help. Are you brand new and want to be sure you understand the instrument completely? I can help.
About Phil
UPDATE: I'M FULLY VACCINATED, BUT STILL FOLLOW COVID-SAFE GUIDELINES. IN-PERSON LESSONS ARE IN FULL SWING. I ALSO DO ONLINE WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART GEAR. MY NEW SPACE IS OPEN IN THE FLAT IRON ARTS BUILDING IN CHICAGO'S POPULAR WICKER PARK NEIGHBORHOOD. I STILL DO ONE DAY IN MY HOME STUDIO
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In the time I have been studying with Tim, I have done more than I thought I ever could. I went from a frustrated beginner guitar player to having enough confidence to play on stage with some of Tim’s other students and I am now looking forward to what I will be able to do on the guitar instead of being frustrated with what I can’t do.
Tim is a talented and passionate musician as well as a knowledgeable and very relatable instructor which is a rare combination and he's also a really great guy and any student of any age or ability will benefit from studying with him."
Private Blues Guitar Lessons Near You
Blues guitar has its roots in African-American history, in the storytelling songs of southern plantations. The modern blues emerged from a musical evolution, as it was played mixed with jazz from the Mississippi Delta to New Orleans.
In the 1930s, the blues expanded beyond the south, becoming popular across the United States. Notable artists include Stevie Ray Vaughan, Keb Mo, and Michael Bloomfield. The blues music genre covers electric blues, jump blues, boogie woogie, and more.
Based on 12-chord progressions and standard blues scales, blues guitar music has invaded almost every subgenre. And songs played with blues guitar are still heavily based on storytelling today. As a result, every blues guitarist has the power to become a storyteller with their instrument!
h3>Why Learn to Play Blues Guitar?
If you're interested in playing western music, then learning blues guitar will be fundamental. The blues gave birth to rock and roll, country, and every subgenre. As a result, blues guitar techniques are vital to playing most early and contemporary western music.
In addition to improving your skills in countless genres, learning blues guitar also has some mental health benefits. Playing the guitar requires the independent use of both hands while combining reading and listening skills. As a result, playing music keeps your mind active and strong, improving concentration and memory.
Topics You'll Learn in Blues Guitar Lessons Near You
If you're wondering how to learn blues guitar, studying with a private teacher is the best way to go. When you learn to play blues guitar with a local instructor, you'll enjoy immediate feedback and your teacher's undivided attention.
Whether signing up for electric or acoustic blues guitar lessons, your teacher will customize the curriculum to your individual interests and background. With lessons designed to help you meet your goals, you'll learn much faster than if you tried to teach yourself with pre-recorded videos.
You'll be introduced to new concepts, skills, and techniques in your preferred learning style. Take a look at the following examples of topics you’ll learn at each level - beginner, intermediate, and advanced.
Sample Curriculum in Blues Guitar Lessons for Beginners
Beginner lessons are intended for students with little or no previous experience on the guitar. At this introductory stage, you'll learn the skills needed to build a strong musical foundation. When learning how to play blues guitar for beginners, you’ll study the following topics:
- Guitar anatomy and care
- Proper guitar hold and posture
- Guitar tuning
- The Nashville Numbering System
- Basic chords and fingering
- Learn a 12-bar blues progression
- Reading guitar tablature and music notation
- Introduction to music theory
Sample Curriculum for Intermediate Blues Guitar Lessons
At this level, you’ll expand upon the basic skills learned in blues guitar lessons for beginners. You'll also learn new techniques and strengthen your abilities as you become increasingly proficient with blues guitar. Your teacher will likely cover the following topics:
- Intermediate strumming and picking techniques
- Major, minor, pentatonic, and blues scales
- More complex rhythms
- Slow blues licks
- Melodic licks
- Slow blues turnarounds
- Rhythm riffs
- Slides, bends, and accents
Sample Curriculum for Advanced Blues Guitar Lessons
In advanced blues guitar lessons, students dare to join ranks with greats like Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton, and B.B. King. Students can choose to focus on a specific type of blues guitar, by taking blues slide guitar lessons or delta blues guitar lessons, for example. Here are a few general topics you can expect to cover at this level:
- Accent timing
- Playing over chord changes
- Developing individual style and tone
- Improvisation
- Blues guitar lead and soloing
- Performance preparation
- Songwriting and composition
How to Find Blues Guitar Teachers Near You
When you’re ready to start learning, the first step is to find a good blues guitar teacher. A quick search here at TakeLessons will reveal a long list of qualified and vetted blues guitar teachers near you.
Our teachers offer lessons both in person and online, to students of every age and skill level. They’re also highly experienced — both in teaching and working in the music business. With so many options to choose from, it can be difficult to narrow down the selection and find the best teacher for you.
We recommend reading through the reviews written by other students like you. If you need some extra assistance, feel free to reach out to our team of friendly Student Counselors at any time.
Whether you're wondering how to learn blues guitar for beginners, or you’re honing existing skills, studying with a private teacher will put you on the fast track to mastering the instrument and playing your favorite songs!
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They say you have to have the blues to play the blues. But what if you're blue because you don't know how to play the blues to begin with? Guitar teacher Mike B. has you covered with these five fun, easy licks... Presented here are 5 easy blues guitar licks that are essential building blocks of a larger blues vocabulary. Before we dig into these licks we need to cover a few basic principles. First, all five of these easy blues guitar licks come out of the minor pentatonic scale. If you d …
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Ready to learn to play blues guitar? This lesson from guitar teacher James W. is the perfect place to start... What is a shuffle, anyway? A shuffle is a rhythm of 8th notes played in triplets, essentially playing 3/4 time over a 4/4 beat to make the music swing. Blues, pop, jazz, and rock musicians all use the shuffle. The blues shuffle is a fun pattern that is simple to absorb into your playing across many genres of music. Think of pop, rock, big band, and blues as being a part of the s …
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If you're familiar with blues chords and ready to start trying your hand at some riffs, this exercise from guitar teacher Samuel B. will help you get the ball rolling... As an instructor (and blues guitar afficionado), I'm keen on you developing a working knowledge of the blues. The blues is the musicological basis of all recognizable forms of American music (gospel, contemporary country, soul, rhythm & blues, bluegrass, early rock n roll, the list goes on). Therefore, said knowledge will imp …
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