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Southwest Guitar Instruction

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This has been my full time occupation for over thirty years. I have spent countless hours formulating handouts and customizing lesson plans to fit an array of individual needs. In addition I have researched and collected an extensive library of musical compositions from many genres of music and organized them in order of difficulty and technical situations. In this way I can lead a student in graded levels using actual songs and pieces making the learning experience not only technical but very practical as well.
Overview

Hired 14 times

1 employee

45 years in business

Business hours

SunClosedMon12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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Services offered
Interested musical styles

Rock

Blues

Country

Folk

Guitar type

Acoustic

Electric

Work location

My customers travel to me

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Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness.

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Kimberly T.

May 12, 2017

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Guitar Lessons
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Rod C.

Sep 5, 2012

I found George to be an outstanding guitar teacher. He incorporates theory into his lessons and teaches proper technique, which were especially important for me as a beginner. George has a huge library of song tablatures of many styles of music to satisfy everyone. He is a very committed teacher who is patient and easily approachable with his students. I highly recommend him.
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Ally O.

Sep 3, 2012

I have been taking guitar lessons from George for over 8 years. My experience with him as a teacher and as a mentor has been a major part of my life. I started taking lessons from George at the age of 10 as a student who had been taught out of a lesson book for a year. His method was very different; there was no learning song after song in a beginner’s book. He instructs his students how to read music and then allows them to choose their musical path. He’s helped me with composing my own music, readying me for auditions and concerts. He offers his students a variety of genres that allows for individualization and creativity. If you don’t live in the area, he also teaches through Skype. Over the years, George has become a close friend as well as a music teacher. If you want to choose what you play, have creative leeway, and look forward to your lessons, all while learning to become a skilled musician, get in touch with George!
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Sarah M.

Sep 5, 2012

Best guitar teacher I ever worked with. Comprehensive lessons that kept me challenged and growing as a musician, complemented by material that made it fun as I learned new techniques and concepts. I got so much out of my lessons in person with George that I continued on line lessons when I moved away to Texas. He has within his library of songs a variety of genres that suits all levels of skill and interest and the experience to provide students with whatever they desire to master.
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Stuart K.

Nov 15, 2012

Taking instruction from George Schmidt is a wonderful experience. His instruction method is very effective and most important, it is fun. He had me playing real songs in no time at all. Not the standard beginner songs that most instruction has you learning. These are songs that sound great and really help you build the basics very quickly. This aids in your progression to more complex selections in a very short time. The option to take lessons over internet/Skype sessions is a huge bonus. So you can be miles away and still get one on one quality instruction in the comfort of your own home. I found this to be one of the best parts of taking from Southwest Guitar Instruction. I never had to leave my house for high quality instruction. You will find that George Schmidt is not only a skilled and professional guitar instructor, but that he genuinely cares about your progress and is very patient with your skill level. You will be hard pressed to find an individual more dedicated to his craft. If you are interested in learning to play guitar or already do and would like to expand your musical horizons then Southwest Guitar Instruction is the way to go.

FAQs

  • What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

    I have different plans to help fit individual schedules and budgets. They are as such: The monthly tuition rate, consisting of four lessons per month, for weekly half hour sessions, is $90.00, for bi-weekly (consisting of two one hour lessons per month) is also $90.00. The rate for weekly 45 minute lessons (four lessons per month) is $140.00 per month. The rate for weekly one-hour lessons (also four lessons per month) is $160.00 per month, or if you prefer just one hour lessons whenever you feel like it, the rate is $45.00 per one-hour session.

  • What types of customers have you worked with?

    The styles of music I have taught extensively are Rock, Blues, Folk, Classical and Flamenco. Along with learning fundamental theory, students are also provided a guided step-by-step approach to learning how to play full song arrangements presented in a graded and structural approach. Specific pieces are broken down and presented in order of technical situations and difficulty. This allows the student to develop technical skills and at the same time learn authentic pieces composed by the masters. Also, with these being private lessons, each program is designed to fit the unique needs of each individual student.

  • What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

    Inquire about their practical background experience and training and what methods they apply in there teaching format.

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