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Dave Carlson, Guitar

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About
Services offered: - Guitar, bass, and ukulele lessons - Chord theory and sight reading - Rock, reggae, blues, bottleneck slide, jazz, Christian rock, finger picking, hybrid picking, and classical - Retail musical equipment sales Recording experience: The Tazmanian Devils, Chris Isaak, and Buddy Miles
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Hired 25 times

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24 years in business

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Musical style(s)

Bluegrass

Country

Folk

Pop

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My customers travel to me

I travel to my customers

I work remotely (phone or internet)

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, value, and punctuality.

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Loralee W.

Aug 25, 2020

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Dave was very patient when I didn't understand something the first time, and very flexible as far as scheduling lessons. I really appreciated his relaxed attitude!

Details: 45 - 64 years old • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • Yes, can read music staff • Acoustic • Folk • Classical • Country • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location

Dave Carlson, Guitar's reply
Thank you Loralee
Guitar Lessons
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Mary C.

Feb 10, 2017

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Really enjoyed first lesson. I'm a total beginner. Dave was patient, knowledgeable, and encouraging. Broke things down and gave helpful hacks for beginner problems. Much more satisfying and productive than online apps.
Guitar Lessons (for adults)
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Alicia S.

Oct 10, 2012

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I have a 10 year old daughter who has recently taken an interest in guitar. Santa Rosa has several places to choose from in regards to music lessons and we are very pleased to have found Dave. As a parent it is very important to find an instructor who is, not only knowledgeable & patient but also engaging & creative. After meeting with a couple of music teachers & inquiring for months on rates, I started feeling completely overwhelmed with over the top prices! It was a relief to find Dave. He is the owner of “Music Biz” in Santa Rosa where he also gives music lessons. On our first meeting Dave was very sweet & courteous. He asked my daughter what music she enjoyed listening to & what she would eventually like to play. My daughter said, “Taylor Swift”, Dave pulled out his iPad looked up one of her songs & began to play “You Belong With Me” on his guitar. My daughter was so surprised & excited, she turned to look at me and said, “I want him to teach me guitar!” It was this first encounter that made me feel confident that Dave was a good fit for my daughter. Dave keeps my daughter interested in guitar by teaching her the fundamentals while exposing her to a variety of music genres. She has been taking lessons with Dave for a little over 2 months & has enjoyed every minute. I would definitely recommend Dave as a music teacher to all my friends & family.
Dave Carlson, Guitar's reply
Thank you very much for the review see you next week
Guitar Lessons
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James C.

Aug 12, 2014

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Dave is an excellent teacher. Instead of just giving you a scripted set of lessons, Dave's lessons are built upon a developed understanding of his students musical wants and needs. Dave takes the time to get to know his students and develops there lessons around them. This leads to a system where each student learns at his or her own pace while ensuring that the lessons are challenging and entertaining. I HIGHLY recommend taking lessons with Dave as you will absolutely not be disappointed! GREAT, FUN, and PERSONABLE LESSONS!!!
Guitar Lessons
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Carly R.

Oct 22, 2014

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I just had my first lesson with Dave. In addition to giving clear and detailed instructions, he also made the lesson fun. He is clearly knowledgeable and experienced in his craft. I am looking forward to continued guitar instruction from him.
Guitar Lessons
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