Guitar By Ford
Guitar By Ford

Guitar By Ford

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Introduction: My teaching style is designed to meet the student where they are at, not the other way around. Students don't all learn the same way. I have considerable patience and flex. I encourage all students to have something specific in mind for where they want to go with the instrument. Success is much more likely. I get to work with many different people with different musical tastes. There is never a dull moment.
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Hired 15 times

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22 years in business

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

Great 4.8

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Brad M.
Nov 21, 2015
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Guitar Lessons (for adults)
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Marta V.
Aug 9, 2013
I started taking guitar lessons from Ford one month ago to learn finger picking and fudamentals. I am really happy with his method. He lets you choose the songs you like, he teaches you how to play them and in the same time you learn specific techniques. I think this is a very good method to motivate a student and to enjoy learning to play guitar. Actually as soon as the lesson is done I look forward the next lesson because I see myself progressing very quickly. Also he is always available to reply to email if you have any question. I definitely recommend Ford as a guitar teacher.
Guitar By Ford's reply
thanks Marta for your kind words and taking the time to do this. You get 5 stars as a student too. Your hard work will continue to pay off. way to go!
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Todd B.
Aug 11, 2013
My son has taken guitar lessons from Ford for years, and could not be happier. He plays his guitar for hours a day now. Fords lessons are very specific to the student, and what they are trying to learn. He has a system, but doesn't hold the student to a strict book learned curriculum, but rather tailors the lessons to the student. We had to take a break, due to multiple other commitments, school, soccer, etc, but my son is very anxious to get back to learning with Ford this year. I have taken up bass, and am thinking about taking some bass lessons from him myself.
Guitar By Ford's reply
thanks for the comments & kind thoughts. It has been a fun journey watching Matthew grow! musically and physically :)
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Steve G.
Aug 18, 2013
Ford’s guitar lessons are top notch. He has an easy style and gets you to playing right away. I was worried that I couldn’t be taught and Ford patience and perseverance has gotten me to play outside of my comfort zone. I like that he is flexible with his lesson times as my schedule sometimes conflicts our scheduled time. I highly recommend Lessons by Ford
Guitar By Ford's reply
thanks for your comments Steve. I look forward to our lesson time and the direction you are going.
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Mark P.
Oct 15, 2013
I first had my son see him for a few years, but found myself drawn in and now weekly look forward to my own time with Ford. I have learned so much more than I had as a teenager. He works well with children as well as middle aged men. I refer to him as the "Lord of the Strings".

FAQs

  • What types of customers have you worked with?

    I teach Guitar to beginner to advanced students in a variety of styles. Finger style jazz to alternative rock and most things in between including classical, brazilian and simple flamenco. All ages are welcome. I've taught from 5 - 80 yr olds with success. Also bass and ukulele lessons are available.

  • What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

    Make sure the teacher you pick has knowledge in the musical direction you want to go. How long have you been teaching is a good common Q. Also price isn't everything. My rate is very fair, and you get a lot for it. find out if the teacher follows a format or just teaches song. I teach note reading and tab. Get the teacher's view on which they teach and why.