Learn Guitar with Ricky
Learn Guitar with Ricky

Learn Guitar with Ricky

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Introduction
There is an art to teaching guitar. Being a great player does not make you a great teacher necessarily. I have seen many guitar players claim to be music teachers. It is not my intent to put anyone down but many players consider themselves teachers simply because they can play. They don't have a concrete "road map" to get from point A to point B - some "teachers" just "wing it". My lessons have been developed over the last 30 years to TEACH music in a way that not only provides you the skill needed in playing the instrument but also the knowledge to figure out how to play something on your own without the help of the teacher. I not only teach you how to play the guitar, I strive to give you the concepts that you need to become a real musician. These concepts will work in a majority of musical situations. I will teach you as much or as little as you want to learn. It is about your musical goals not mine. Watching the student "get the concept." It is like watching the light bulb go on in the students mind. Smiles and enthusiasm start to appear which gets me all excited. I love to teach especially when the light switch is turned on!
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13 years in business

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Sun8:00 am - 7:00 pmMon8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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2017

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Sheyenne S.
Apr 1, 2015
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Ricky Katz is an extraordinary teacher. He has decades worth of guitar experience, and he is affordable. He genuinely cares about the wellbeing of his students, and goes above and beyond to get the student excited about the instrument. He has motivated me to dedicate so much time in my instrument, simply by making it a fun activity both inside and out of lessons. He is very understanding and knows what he is talking about. He is patient and willing to dedicate his time in teaching the student anything they wish to learn, whether it be theory, reading music or just to play a few songs for fun. I am honored to call him my guitar teacher, and if you're lucky... You'll be able to say the same!
Music Theory Lessons
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Victoria S.
May 3, 2017
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I have been taking lessons with Ricky for about 4 months now, he is a really incredible teacher! He is great at keeping our lessons fun and fresh by finding a way to use what we are working on into material I like. He is very friendly and patient, I recommend Ricky to all who wish to learn to play guitar!
Guitar Lessons (for adults)
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Cristian V.
Apr 15, 2015
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Great Guitar & Music Teacher !! My guitar playing has been improved a lot thanks to Ricky lessons. I do Highly recommend him as a music teacher, specially if you are trying to improve your soloing and scales techniques. Thank you Ricky !!
Guitar Lessons
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Gary M.
Dec 30, 2017
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Ricky is an exceptionally patient and enthusiastic guitar tutor, although I haven't been working with him long I am confident that he will take my guitar playing to unprecedented levels - highly recommended!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • Yes, can read guitar tabs • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Electric • Rock • Blues • Yes, the student has an instrument • Once a week • 60 minutes • Monday • Tuesday • Wednesday • Thursday • Evening (after 6pm) • Willing to work around teacher's schedule • Conducting initial research • I travel to the guitar teacher

Guitar Lessons
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Timothy D.
Jul 9, 2015
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Ricky is a very energetic and engaging teacher. He focuses on teaching the guitar techniques and styles you want to learn. Ricky is well-organized and has large amounts of prepared material for teaching. He will also prepare new material that suits your interests.. Many people want to sing when they play the guitar and Ricky will tell you he is not a vocalist. But his voice is not as bad as he thinks.
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