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Guitar at PAA

Electric Guitar
Acoustic Guitar

Here at the Academy we place great importance on both learning the correct technique required to play the guitar together with an understanding of music theory. We desire to have students learn how to play the instrument correctly and understand the music they are playing, whether it is Blues, Rock, Alternative, Punk or Country. Understanding music involves a comprehension of music theory, and we encourage every student to learn even the most basic concepts. This need not be a tedious process and doesn’t even require that a student learn how to read music, although we encourage every student to learn how to read music.

The direction of private lessons is often unique for each student, and determined by a combination the student’s musical interests and goals together with parental desires for musical education. There are a variety of approaches we use involving workbooks and exercises, however we often use the songs students want to play as a basis for their lessons. Nearly every song will provide a good frame work for teaching basic technique and chords that build a foundation.  Since the guitar is a challenging instrument to play, using music that students have a personal interest in often helps keep them focused to work through the challenges. As their technical abilities increase and the challenges of learning to play decrease, we begin to introduce basic music education. Students begin to learn about what chords and notes they are playing and why they are important. We continue to encourage students to learn as much about music theory as execution.

Our goal is that each student who studies the guitar becomes a musician, not simply a guitar player who can impress friends and family by playing their latest favorite songs heard on the radio. This is a process which takes time, but one that can be fun and rewarding.

ELECTRIC GUITAR
Electric Guitar instruction is offered for all levels and styles. Our current guitar instructor, Chuck Mason, focuses on styles from rock to blues to pop. He can teach you the musical styles of guitarists like Duane Allman, Eric Clapton, Eddie Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix, and today's guitar players from bands like Creed and Santana.

Your private lessons will focus on learning not only proper technique, but how to develop your own musicality and sense of self-expression. Basic music theory is also taught and will be applied to the fretboard.

ACOUSTIC GUITAR
Acoustic Guitar instruction is offered for all levels and styles. Focus on styles from country to folk.

Your private lessons will focus on learning not only proper technique, but how to develop your own musicality and sense of self-expression. Basic music theory is also taught and will be applied to the fretboard.


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