We can start lessons at any level. Which level do you fit into?
-STARTING-FROM-SCRATCH STUDENTS: You don't know anything about the guitar or how to play. We’ll get you started with the guitar basics, like reading tab, playing chords, and strumming. You'll be playing and understanding your guitar after the first lesson.
-BEGINNER STUDENTS: You've already spent a few months (or years) practicing beginner stuff, but you’re still at a beginner level. If you’ve been trying to learn from Youtube videos, then you’re probably very frustrated. We’ll clean up your guitar fundamentals and focus on the things that you need to know. You'll also learn a few songs and start soloing with basic scales.
-INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS: This is the level that most guitarists label themselves as. You know the guitar basics and you've got a short list of songs that you're working on, but your playing still doesn't sound good, including clunky strumming & poor soloing skills. Your blues isn't very bluesy. You play a lot of wrong notes and you're often not sure about the song key. If this sounds like you, then you’re not alone! These issues are common and easy to fix. We’ll work on things like rhythm counting & strumming, scales & modes, and techniques for better soloing. Plus, you'll develop ways to learn your favorite songs faster - up to one new song every week. You'll soon be on your way to an advanced level.
-ADVANCED STUDENTS: You know every note on the fretboard & every common chord, plus you know all or many of the modes & basic scales. You can strum decently and you can comfortably play over a dozen songs. You’ve also got good technique. However, your soloing isn't that great and you still (accidentally) play bad notes. You're still slow with determining relative keys/scales/chords. You're struggling to make your blues sound authentic. You’re completely intimidated by jazz (extended & altered) chords & theory. You might even be using the exact same strum pattern for every song. Basically, you're good but your playing is stale and you’re in a rut.
-----DON'T WORRY - I'LL HELP YOU SOLVE ALL OF THESE ISSUES!-----
Whichever level you fit into, we'll fix and improve your guitar skills. I’ve helped guitarists of all levels to become their best guitar selves - for over 30 years! I’m 100% positive that you can too!
-----I recommend weekly lessons because one week is enough time for you to get everything done and the routine is an important part of your success.-----
You’ll need a laptop, computer, or tablet, and an internet connection. I use Google Meet for video chat lessons, which is free. A few minutes before our scheduled lesson time, I’ll email you a link. You’ll click the link which takes you directly to our video chat session.
-I teach all styles, including rock, jazz, blues, country & bluegrass. I teach songs as well, including any song you want to learn! I’m an expert in music theory, including rhythm, scale, & chord theory, all of which we’ll work on as-needed.
-We can also develop other skills that you're interested in, such as ear training, songwriting, or reading standard notation (sheet music).
-----I want you to have fun playing the guitar, otherwise, what’s the point?-----
ABOUT ME:
I’m Dan Dresnok and I'm your guitar teacher. I'm the author of the book THE CURIOUS GUITARIST. I've been teaching guitar lessons for over 30 years. I've taught tens of thousands of students both online & in-person. I’ve worked as a performer, session guitarist for million-dollar recording studios, & group guitar clinic moderator. I specialize in jazz, bluegrass, blues, rock, guitar & music theory.
Q: Are online guitar lessons as good as in-person lessons?
A: Yes, in fact, online lessons are better in many ways. Without the worry of driving, illness, or family members & pets, we can completely put our focus on music and guitar.
Q: What video chat program will we use for lessons?
A: We'll use Google Meet. Google Meet is free. You DON'T need to download, install, or register anything. You'll simply click the links that I email you every week. That's all.
Q: How do I (the student) receive the text lessons, like the tabs, songs, chords, etc?
A: I (Dan) have 100's of lesson PDFs all ready for you! I’ll email you the relevant lesson PDFs during our lessons. I’ll also sometimes make custom PDFs for you during our lesson.
Q: How can we talk to each other in-between lessons, like with an important question or a scheduling issue?
A: My students can text or call me anytime.
Q: How does the payment work?
A: Each lesson is $50 due at the end of each lesson. I accept Paypal and Zelle payments.
Q: How long is each lesson?
A: Each lesson is one-hour long.
Q: Will I be charged for canceled lessons?
A: No, you won’t be charged for canceled lessons. (If you need to cancel, please give me reasonable notice.)
Q: Where do you live, Dan?
A: I live north of Atlanta, GA. My time zone is Eastern (EST), but I have guitar students all over the US.
