Beginner. Intermediate. Advanced.​
GUITAR
Technique, Music Reading, Chords, Scales, Arpeggios, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Style Elements, Theory & Composition, Repertoire.
Benefit from David’s 35+ years of teaching experience and a curriculum developed for guitarists of all levels.
BASS
Technique, Music Reading, Scales, Arpeggios, Chords, Basslines, Lead Bass, Style Elements, Theory & Composition, Repertoire.
Learn how to play bass like a bassist and not a guitarist. The bass has an important role in a song’s rhythmic identity and harmonic foundation.
UKULELE
Technique, Music Reading, Chords, Scales, Arpeggios,
Accompaniment, Repertoire.
Learn the fundamentals of music while having fun developing your repertoire.
MUSIC THEORY &
COMPOSITION
Rudiments, Harmony, Melody, Rhythm, Form, Analysis, Ear Training, Part Writing, Counterpoint.
Music Theory and Composition are part of the guitar and bass curriculum. However, if you play another instrument or just want to study theory and composition, the curriculum is flexible enough to accommodate.
Music Paper, Backing Tracks, Apps.
Download, print and write with all types of music paper.
Backing tracks for practicing. Links to music apps for your pc, tablet, and phone. Check out Dave's Faves - Recommended Apps and Tools of the Trade
LESSONS
Zoom Lessons
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The next best thing to in-person lessons!
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A perpetual meeting is created for each student that allows for flexibility in scheduling lessons.
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Lesson materials are shared through Dropbox.
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A summary of each session, complete with practice list, is sent to your email.
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Schedule weekly half-hour, weekly one-hour, or bimonthly one-hour sessions.
Correspondence Lessons
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For intermediate to advanced students who have a busy schedule and can’t commit to a weekly session.
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New assignments are given as you finish the previous ones so you don’t have to wait for a weekly lesson to move forward.