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Steve's Guitar and Bass Lessons

$35
Starting price


Interested musical styles

Responds in about 1 hour


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About
By opening my ears to not only the Music, but the desire of my students, I can deliver a personalized and individual service. I will check out the Music you're into and learn tunes you want to learn because I want you to feel like I'm investing just as much time and energy into this as you are. I am a motivated, flexible and dedicated teacher who wants to share the beauty of Music with as many people as I can. Seeing a students face as they finally get the fingering or strumming down just right on something they've been struggling with. Whether it be a tune they love, or just an excerpt in a guitar book, it's amazing to know I helped. I also enjoy seeing the light bulb go off in my students head when we are discussing Music Theory or chord relationships and they truly understand what I am saying. That is a remarkable feeling.
Overview

Hired 101 times

Serves La Mirada, CA

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1 employee

13 years in business

Business hours

SunClosedMon9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Services offered
Interested musical styles
Guitar type

Acoustic

Electric

Work location

My customers travel to me

I travel to my customers

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.

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Andy T.

Jul 30, 2019

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So far I've only had one lesson with Steve but I'm already so excited to begin this journey. Having played guitar for many years on and off being self-taught, it was an incredibly rewarding experience to finally learn the concepts behind what I was playing. In just one lesson I already feel like I'm beginning to fill crucial gaps in my foundational knowledge and that's a testament to Steve's teaching style. He's extremely attentive and receptive to how I'm playing and will adjust his lesson based on what I'm doing well and what I'm struggling with. When you're learning anything whether it's math or guitar, instructional ability is just as important as expertise and Steve definitely has demonstrated that he has both. Looking forward to continuing to grow my skills with him!

Details: 18 - 25 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • No, cannot read music • What the teacher recommends • Jazz • Rock • Folk • Classical • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Jeff B.

Jun 27, 2019

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I can't thank Steve enough. I have only had a few lessons so far and already I can feel myself growing and learning. I came from knowing practically nothing about the guitar and I am feeling more confident every day thanks to Steve. He is very friendly and answers all of my questions. The price for his lessons are also great. Each time I go to him for a lesson, I don't even notice the time fly by, it's just a blast to learn from him.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location

Guitar Lessons
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Sarah C.

Mar 11, 2021

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I feel very fortunate to have found Steve. He has perfected teaching guitar over Zoom which I’m sure is not easy. He is great at adapting his teaching style to the needs of his learner. He is very good at assessing when to move on and when to keep practicing a skill while keeping a 7yo engaged. My daughter loves his lessons and I’m learning a lot too!

Details: 6 - 9 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • What the teacher recommends • No, but the student is planning to purchase an instrument • 30 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet) • At the pro’s location

Guitar Lessons
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Kevin H.

Jun 2, 2017

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I took my first lesson with Steve on Thursday 6/1/17. I'm very happy with him and his approach to teaching the guitar. I've been playing for many years and I know where my short comings are with the basics. Steve is helping me stay focused and rebuild my foundation. Plus he's teaching me how to read music. Which I know will be priceless in the long run with this or any instrument. We are keeping it simple and focus on reading music, music theory and the application of what I already know, but now connecting not just know how to play but the why behind the notes, chords, scales, modes, etc. I feel like a beginner all over again and I'm looking forward to each weeks new lesson. I feel like I've got a capable guide to help me along the way, at and affordable price as well.
Steve's Guitar and Bass Lessons's reply
Thanks for saying that Kevin, really appreciate it!
Guitar Lessons
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James S.

Nov 2, 2020

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I have been taking guitar/music theory lessons from Steve for the past couple of months. I can honestly feel myself improving in almost all aspects of playing the guitar since we’ve started. Lessons are structured really well with some warm up exercises, sheet/sight reading, then learning new chords and scale techniques. Would highly recommend if you want to improve as a musician or hobbyists

Details: Guitar • Beginner • 26 - 44 years old • Music subjects (notation, analysis, ear training) • Fundamentals (pitch, rhythm, chords, etc.) • 45 minutes • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

Music Theory Lessons
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