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About
You don't have to struggle anymore!
- Have you had guitar lessons that didn't give you the results you wanted?
- Have you tried learning guitar by yourself and not been satisfied with your results?
- Do you feel like you can’t get any better than you already are?
- Are you frustrated at how difficult it can be to improve?
- Do you think learning guitar has to be difficult or boring?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you've come to the right place!
I will guide you to achieve the results you want.
No matter what level of player you are you will see a big improvement in your playing.
I love music. I enjoy working with people. I find it very rewarding to help people progress and start to "get it" with their guitar playing and music.
Overview
Hired 4 times
Serves West Haven, CT
Background checked
1 employee
16 years in business
Business hours
Sun9:00 am - 12:00 pmMon6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, PayPal, and Venmo.
Services offered
Interested musical styles
Guitar type
Acoustic
Electric
Work location
My customers travel to me
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Peter S.
Feb 4, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Started taking lessons from Dennis about a month ago and it has been awesome. He is always open to working on new pieces and tailors each lesson to what I feel like playing that day. I would highly recommend Dennis whether you are just getting started or have been playing for years.
Details: 18 - 25 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Yes, can read guitar tabs • Acoustic • Rock • Country • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location
Guitar Lessons
Brad L.
Aug 28, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Dennis is a patient and knowledgeable instructor. As a beginner, he has made the process of learning feel approachable and fun. Stop considering signing up and just sign up!
Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training • Yes, can read guitar tabs • Acoustic • Rock • Folk • Blues • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Guitar Lessons
Jason D.
Dec 11, 2019
I have been taking lessons with Dennis for 3 months and enjoying the hour lessons every week. Dennis listens to what I want to learn with a mix of theory and actual playing of the blues and rock. He gives me a plan to work on at home so I can make progress before going into my next lesson. Highly recommend.
JJ F.
Apr 18, 2017
Dennis is extremely helpful in teaching to the student's needs. Whatever you are interested in learning he is able to give great insight, as he has a wide knowledge of music and guitar. He is also very friendly, and will take time to make sure you are able to understand what he teaches.
David R.
Apr 16, 2017
Dennis has been teaching our son since he started playing guitar. He's built a really nice relationship with our our son - who has progressed nicely and has really enjoyed the experience.
Credentials
Background Check
Dennis Rayburn
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Weekly lessons / 60 min / $300 per month
Weekly Lessons / 45 min /$250 per month
Weekly Lessons / 30 min / $200 per month
These mon they rates apply to 4-week and 5-week months.
Prices can be higher or lower than this range for students who come multiple times per week, or those who come less than once per week.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I offer a free introductory lesson/evaluation. In this we discuss the student's goals and my teaching methods, and we decide if the student is a good fit in one of my programs.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been enrolled in an ongoing guitar teacher mentoring program since 2013. Through this program I am constantly learning how to effectively teach guitar. This is a unique qualification since most guitar instructors have not studied how to teach guitar.
I have also studied guitar privately with Chris Morrison, Bill Bickford and Hy White, and I have studied music at Berklee Online.
I have been a working professional musician (guitar, vocals, keyboards) for over 40 years.
I studied clarinet, piano and music theory as a youth starting in 4th grade, and started playing guitar at age 14.
