GUITAR LESSONS

                                      SONGWRITERS

Your guitar should be more than just an instrument - it should be your CO-WRITER, constantly inspiring you to create new melodies, rhythms, and arrangements.  I’ll show you how to lay down solid grooves & arrangements that will make your songs sound “Radio Ready”!

Topics include Classic Chord Progressions & Rhythms Grooves, Fingerstyle, Moving Bass Lines, “Sexy” Scales, Playing Lead, “Power” Chords, Muting, .... & More!   

                                            Beginners to Advanced

GUITAR & SONGWRITING 

             WORKSHOPS

I’ve taught national workshops, based on my, “LICK*TIONARY - The Songwriter’s Guide To GREAT Guitar” DVD and “SONGWRITING IN 3D” book, for organizations such as Nashville Songwriters Assoc. Int’l, Tennessee Songwriters Assoc., The National Guitar Workshop, and Larrivee Guitars.

  My services include:

          • Guitar Songwriting & Performance Techniques  

          • Songwriting Tips and Song Structure

          • Group Song Critiques

          • 1-on-1 Guitar & Songwriting Consultations

          • Artist Performances & Open Mike Hosting

Good songwriting is about COMMUNICATION - We communicate with each other on a VISUAL, EMOTIONAL, and PSYCHOLOGICAL level.  A great song should be a bridge between your life experiences and those of the listener.

After critiquing 1000’s of songs for organizations such as NSAI,  I’ve developed  some common sense guidelines that can help empower your lyrics, melodies, and story lines. 

Songs should be submitted in mp3 format w/ lyric sheet . I will follow up with an appointment phone call to discuss the material or any other general questions.  Rates are on an hourly basis.                        

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