Lessons
I teach guitar and mandolin for beginners and intermediate players and for those wanting to learn how to “jam” and how to play music with others. I teach kids and adults every week in my home studio. With 20 years of experience as a musician and teacher, I offer a relaxed and fun atmosphere for learning music.
Learn by ear, treble clef, or by tab, with a focus on musicianship and learning how to play with others. I specialize in teaching beginners and intermediate players who want to expedite the learning curve. I have taught at bluegrass festivals, universities, summer camps and corporate environments. While my focus is in old-time, traditional and bluegrass music, I can teach you the building blocks that will allow you to play many styles.
$25 half hour
$40 hour
For the first part of 2009, I will only teach on Thursdays until after my son is born. 
Drop me a note if you are interested in taking a lesson.
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There is no substitution for a good teacher, no matter what the subject. I’ve taken music lessons for years from several teachers in Virginia, West Virginia and California – all approach it differently. I’ve had instruction from some of the finest musicians and teachers around, including Skip Gorman, Mike Compton, David Grisman, Mike Marshall, Radim Zenkl, Chris Thile, David Long, Orrin Star, John Schwab and Robin Henkle. I appreciate the time they’ve invested in teaching and thinking about how students learn. One of the most valuable things I’ve learned is how to listen and this is something I hope to pass on to my students. Listen to the song, listen to the singer.
I also value the role that other musicians have played throughout my life and the study of music, including the mentors who’ve shown me a thing or two about musicianship…and then had to show me again. Les Preston, Walt Richards, Mike Compton and my cousin Donny Lacy – thank you.
