Introduction: Playing guitar is supposed to be fun and enjoyable, not daunting and stressful. My teaching method has proven to be fun and effective for children and adults alike. I will teach you how to play the music you love, and show you how to guide yourself to learn, practice, and write the music you want to play.
The choice is yours, we can cover everything from Rock & Roll, the Blues, Classical, Metal, Jazz, Bluegrass, Music Theory, basic repairs and more. Classes are specially tailored for each student to meet their needs. I teach total beginners and intermediate players seeking to learn and improve their skills.
Lessons are in your home or on Skype/FaceTime/Google Hangouts
We will focus on:
• Chord construction and rhythm playing: Open Chords, bar chords, triads
• Lead guitar: Scales and playing and writing guitar solos
• Learning your favorite songs
• How to read sheet music, tabs, and chord charts
• Playing in bands, writing music, improvising, and developing your style
• Music Theory: Learn how the pros use all the same tricks and theories to write songs in every genre
• Fun techniques like finger picking, harmonics, tapping, and speed picking
• Healthy practice routines and self-study guides
• Hand strengthening exercises/stretches
• How to properly restring, setup, and maintain your guitars. This will save you hundreds of dollars over the years!
My name is Dennis Keenan, I’ve played the guitar since I was 8 and I have a degree in Music Performance (Classical Finger-Style Guitar) from Middlesex Community College, and I am studying Music Ed. @ UMASS Boston. I have studied for years with world renowned classical composers and instructors, performed across New England, and taught a diverse group of students over the years.
The Blues, Bluegrass, and Metal are my personal favorite genres to play.
