Best Guitar Lessons near Toledo, OH

This question is impossible to answer because the number of lessons depends on three factors: motivation; goals; and natural talent. On average it takes about 6 months to be able to play a dozen or so simple songs on the guitar, given adequate practice. It takes quite a bit longer to rise to the level of an intermediate player who can strum smoothly while singing. However, it can take years of study to become an accomplished guitarist who can perform competently and confidently in public. As with any musical instrument, the guitar can be a lifelong pursuit. Of course this process can be shortened considerably if the student possesses a good bit of natural talent.

Most students seem to do just fine with one half-hour lesson per week. More advanced students, however, often feel frustrated by a lesson lasting only 30 minutes and may find it beneficial to extend the half-hour lesson to 45 minutes.

If a full-time student will only be attending 1 or 2 lessons due to a family vacation or trip, they have the option of paying only for the lessons they will be taking, but at a slightly higher rate. However, the ONLY way to reserve a regular lesson time is to pay for an entire month of lessons. Please consult the PRICING page for my complete fee schedule.

My preferred style of playing the guitar is called fingerstyle and involves the use of fingers to pluck notes rather than a pick. I create many of my own arrangements based on songs made famous by groups such as The Beatles. I also study jazz and classical music. Samples of what I play can be heard on the AUDIO page.

This is fertile ground for debate. However, my experience has shown that acoustic guitars with nylon strings are best for beginners because they sound good and are easy to play. Second best are acoustic guitars with steel strings. Electric guitars are third best and are acceptable for lessons (I have an amp in my studio).