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About
Why Study with me?
What makes studying music with Pete so special?
1. Personalized, patient learning environment
While beginner students learn out of my book, I still strive to cater my lessons to each student, combining a healthy mix of fundamentals and student interests.
2. Performance opportunities, with real pro musicians
In lieu of traditional recitals, my students have the chance to perform in one of our Live Series concerts, hosted at a real local venue, with special guest performers capping off the show.
3. Students can write, record, and release their own songs and music
Students interested in songwriting can use the in-house recording equipment to record their original music.
Helping students get to that "Ah-ha!" moment, whether learning a tune, chord, scale, or new technique!
Overview
Hired 62 times
Background checked
1 employee
15 years in business
Business hours
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2018
Services offered
Music types
Band
Vocals
Guitar
Piano
Event type
Wedding reception
Wedding ceremony
Birthday party
Cocktail hour
Music genres
Pop / top 40
Rock / classic rock
Jazz / Blues
Mariachi
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, work quality, and professionalism.
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Chuck S.
Dec 9, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack
I've been teaching myself through a mix of DVDs books, and online videos, but not making any progress. After my first lesson with Pete, I have learned where my roadblocks are. I'm now confident that my playing will improve.
Details: 45 - 64 years old • Yes, can read music staff • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Acoustic • Country • Folk • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • Willing to work around teacher's schedule • Ready to hire the right teacher now • I travel to the guitar teacher
Guitar Lessons
Ashley G.
Apr 5, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack
Pete is fantastic! He's been instructing my daughter for about a month and a half now. He definitely has a methodical approach to his lesson and a goal that he is working towards. She is still learning many of the chords, but he has explained that they will soon pull it all together to make a song. I also really appreciate that he takes a little time to ask her about her life so they can get to know each other. My daughter looks forward to seeing him each week. Highly recommend him to those looking to start playing guitar!
Guitar Lessons (for children or teenagers)
Nikhil A.
Mar 13, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
Pete is an excellent teacher, he understands your requirement and provides you with lessons which will help you achieve it. Also, he communicates in advance if there are any changes to the class schedule.
Details: 26 - 44 years old • No, cannot read music • No formal training • Acoustic • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • As soon as possible • Conducting initial research • I travel to the guitar teacher
Guitar Lessons
David E.
Dec 30, 2016
Pete caters his lessons to his students' abilities and makes learning to play guitar fun. My daughter has been taking lessons for several years, and practices for the sheer joy of playing. Pete is a very talented and accomplished guitarist who takes great pleasure in watching his students improve under his guidance.
Danielle T.
Apr 16, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
I had my first lesson with Pete last week! I can already tell I’m going to learn so much! I’m super excited!
Details: 26 - 44 years old • No, cannot read music • No formal training • Acoustic • Country • No, but the student is planning to purchase an instrument • 60 minutes • Willing to work around teacher's schedule • Need some more information before hiring • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting) • I travel to the guitar teacher
Guitar Lessons
Credentials
Background Check
Peter Marten
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
$25 per half hour lesson,
Group lessons are available (3-10 students) at $20 per hour class.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Lessons usually start with basics: parts of the guitar, open string note names, basic power chords, and using those power chords to play simple chord progressions. From there we move on to learning and mastering open chords, and using those more complex chords in learning tunes. After a certain point of learning essentials, the students goals take over. Whether that be learning more tunes to play at the next campfire, or developing technique to become the next great shredder, we can work towards those goals together!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Bachelor in Fine arts in Music, in Jazz Studies from the University of Kansas (2016)
Associate of Arts in Performance, Guitar from The Musician's Institute (Los Angeles, 2011)
5 Years of experience teaching professionally.
