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Introduction: LA has many great guitarists, but not every great player is a great teacher. With my approach, nothing is assumed, nothing is left unexplained. You will learn the exact motions and methods to do things efficiently, quickly, and easily. This is why my students learn faster than all others. I enjoy getting people to that "Aha!" moment. So many people think that music is an extraordinarily discipline and fear that they will never be able to get better. But with good practice techniques and focus, anyone can learn to play their favorite songs on guitar!

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Dino Z.

Apr 30, 2015

Been playing the guitar for well over a decade now and I'm always looking for ways to improve the weak spots in my playing. With his background in live performance and electric guitar Drew has really helped me in regards to my tone and overall guitar sound. He's very articulate and makes it very easy to understand ideas and concepts that may seem intimidating at first. One of the biggest things I really appreciate is that I have his FULL attention during the lesson. He doesn't noodle away at the guitar or show off, I've had plenty of instructors like that and it gets old quick. In fact he rarely picks up his guitar except to demonstrate anything that specifically pertains to the lesson. He's very good at identifying problems and coming up with a solution. If he can't help you he doesn't BS you but will tell you honestly to what extent he can help you or will recommend something/one else if he isn't able to help. Definitely one of the best instructors out there. Highly recommended!

Mack K.

May 22, 2015

I had a guitar lesson with Drew over Skype. He really took the time to teach me each technique by showing me how, then watching me do it and telling me how to improve it. We also worked on some learning mindsets to help me break thru my own limiting beliefs. I definitely recommend Drew whether you're just playing for fun or are serious about taking it to the next level! I had a guitar lesson with Drew over Skype. He really took the time to teach me each technique by showing me how, then watching me do it and telling me how to improve it. We also worked on some learning mindsets to help me break thru my own limiting beliefs. I definitely recommend Drew whether you're just playing for fun or are serious about taking it to the next level!

Wes B.

Jun 6, 2015

I've been a guitar player all my life, having played from age 13 in various bands. But song writing and performing has always been my passion, and I've ignored theory as a result. I felt it boring, and very "non-musical" and dry. But Drew was able to help me get back to basics, going through modes, and a few struggle points. It was a good experience as its been many years since I've had lessons, and many since I've even played. Drews teaching style was effective and helped make "the boring stuff" simple to understand. I recommend Drew for your next lesson if you really want a teacher who will help you understand the why, rather than just the how. Drew knows his stuff!

Eric N.

Nov 2, 2015

Aside from being one of the nicest, most down-to-earth guys you'll ever meet, Drew is an awesome guitar teacher. He's able to assess what level you're at, where you need to work, and what your blocks are very quickly, and to help you out with real examples. He also doesn't get on your case all the time about not practicing -- but seriously, practice! -- and you're just as likely to spend 5 minutes chatting about music and influences as you are running scale lines. He's got worksheets and lesson plans for whatever you need, and leaving a lesson with Drew you really feel prepared to work on what you need to work on in the coming week. Speaking as someone who'd never taken a guitar lesson before, I would definitely recommend Drew to anyone starting out -- or anyone coming from another instrument (I'm a pianist by training).

George C.

Dec 17, 2015

Ive been playing for about 10 months now. At first I relied on the many on-line resources available to help you learn the basics, and they were a good starting point. But about three months ago I decided that a flesh-and-blood teacher might accelerate my learning curve. There are a lot of them to choose from, but my Internet search led me to Drew, just as yours has. Ive had eight lessons, and I cant believe the difference its made in my progress. In our very first lesson Drew affirmed the work Id done on my own, but identified the biggest stumbling block that I was having: the action on my guitar was too high. Several experienced guitar players and the salesmen at Guitar Center had failed to catch that, even when I had put the question to them directly. Getting the action lowered by the tech that Drew recommended has made a world of difference. But thats just the beginning. Drew has a well thought-out analytical approach to helping you become an independent player. In a few months hes taken me through the basics of identifying chords in guitar tab notation and reading eighth note and sixteenth note rhythms. Hes helped me a lot to speed up my chord changes, the number one problem for most beginners. Im well on my way to memorizing the natural notes on the fret board, a task many more advanced players shy away from. And now hes got me tackling barre and power chords. When I started with Drew I would never have imagined that Id already be working on not only making those chords, but changing between them and integrating them into a Beatles song. And I certainly cant say Ive mastered it, but I feel like Im on the path. This song is a real challenge for me, but Drews helped me break it into achievable pieces and analyze how to approach each bit to begin to get it. Probably the highest compliment I can pay Drew is that when Im working on my own, Im already beginning to anticipate what hed say in a particular situation. Slow down Never look at the right hand Take it one measure at a time Take it one finger at a time When a teacher can get inside your head so fastthats a good teacher.

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The first lesson is always 50 as a standalone lesson so that you can make sure that you like my teaching style and personality. After that lessons are paid for monthly at 240 for four lessons (all lessons are an hour long). Lesson times of 6pm-10pm are 280 for four lessons. (Aside from being in higher demand, I have to give up other work in order to teach these hours).

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