First and foremost - we believe you should be developing your skills by playing songs.
The approach to teaching guitar is very different than any other instrument. Come on, let's play!
Understand the parts of the guitar & how to care
for & restring it properly
Become familiar with commonly used accessories for the
guitar,including how & when to use them
How to tune, using both electronic tuners as well as
tuning relatively by comparing notes on one string to another by ear
Understand basic music theory as it relates to guitar
Know the 3 major & relative minor chords in at least
the common keys of A, C, D & G
Understand major scale & chord construction
Be able to play 2 octave major scales including
the use of open strings in the keys of A, C, D & G
Be able to understand & apply reading tablature &
standard notation using scales & sample tunes
Know 6 basic accompaniment patterns, including both strums
& finger-style, & be able to decide which is appropriate for a variety of musical styles
Understand the importance of alternate pick direction
for speed & accuracy, & apply it to scale & lead, or solo playing
Upon completion of the first year the student should
be able to play & accompany various tunes of several styles displaying the skills developed using the above method.
Of course, attainment of the above guitar skills is entirely dependent upon
the student's desire and amount of daily guitarpractice.
We teach guitar to all ages on Acoustic or Electric Guitar and Electric Bass.
Our guitar teachers provide instruction on a variety of styles from Bluegrass to Punk, Folk to Meta, Classic
Rock to Alternativel.
Kids - The ideal age for beginning guitar instruction is 9 - 11 years old. Guitar
instruction for children younger than 9 is done with prior approval.
Teens - What a great friend you'll find in your guitar. Also, consider joining a jam band! Email or call (757-460-3580) with questions
Adults - It's so easy to get started learning guitar. Don't put off that life long dream to play
guitar any longer. You'll be playing a tune the first day!
Kelley Music for Lessons - Why?
Professional, Licensed, 10 years in business
Our Primary business is teaching you music
6 Private Studios running 6 days a week
Variety of instruments and voice, your whole family can take here!
Online registration and scheduling. Manage your schedule when you want - where you want
Conveniently located just off of Northhampton Blvd at Independence
Call us, now (hopefully it's not like 2:00am or something) But even though we're not teaching our phones are forwarded
to someone who cares and if we can't get to you immediately we do want to teach you music and we will return your call.
(757) 460-3580
Our proven, effective instruction method will include developing proficiency in the
following items below.
