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Scott Paul Johnson

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I get to know each of my students individually - whats inspiring or challenging or intimidating to them - and I develop a dynamic lesson plan that steers each student toward their personal goals in the most fun, interesting, and encouraging way possible. Also, I do not believe in natural talent. I think everyone has a shot at being musical and feeling good about it. It just takes practice and mindfulness. Because of this belief, it is very easy for me to be patient and ensure my students are learning at a pace that works for them. I love seeing progress and I love when my students are happy. I like those moments when my clients "get it" - when something clicks and they are able to move past a previous hurdle, wether it be a technique or a musical concept. Sometimes progress is made with practice and sometimes it is made in one single instance.
Overview

Hired 74 times

24 years in business

Business hours

SunClosedMon10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, and Square cash app.

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2017

Services offered
Interested musical styles

Rock

Blues

Country

Jazz

Work location

My customers travel to me

Reviews

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

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Thomas S.

Jun 19, 2017

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Scott has an excellent skill set to tailor a unique lesson to those who have picked up a guitar for the first time all the way to those looking to build on their own individual developed styles. I've been with Scott for 6 months now and I've learned a lot in his casual but value added environment. Whether you're looking for a very high level music theory centered curriculum or simply wanna jam to some of your favorite riffs, Scott makes a lesson designed for you. Would highly recommend him to any skill level wanting to learn bass, guitar, or general music theory
Bass Guitar Lessons (for adults)
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Henry C.

May 30, 2018

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I've only had one lesson so far but it was great and already find myself improving. Would definitely recommend if looking for lessons.

Details: 18 - 25 years old • No, cannot read music • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Acoustic • Folk • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • Within the next 1 - 2 weeks • Conducting initial research • I travel to the guitar teacher

Guitar Lessons
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Clay A.

Feb 12, 2015

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I've been delighted with my progress since starting taking lessons with Scott. I was skeptical if lessons would be worth the money going in, but Scott has been excellent. He's not just a great guitarist, but a great musician and teacher too. He's great at noticing bad habits I'm forming and coming up with fun ways to combat them. He also is great at taking the music/songs I'm interested in and tailoring them to my skill level. Youtubes and ultimate tabs would never even come close to that level of customized attention. Learning songs, soloing, singing and playing, music theory--we're hitting it all. And most importantly he's someone I enjoy spending an hour of my week jamming with. I'm glad I decided to give it a try.
Guitar Lessons
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Bob S.

Sep 5, 2016

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Scott quickly assessed my capabilities as a self-taught beginner guitar player. He pointed out how to correct my greatest flaws. His methods fit well with what I've read about how the brain works and what is necessary to learn new skills. I highly recommend Scott!
Guitar Lessons (for adults)
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Carly s.

Apr 5, 2017

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Scott is a great teacher! I've taken bass from a few other instructors and Scott has been outstanding at fitting lessons to my specific needs and interests!
Bass Guitar Lessons (for adults)

FAQs

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

    Everyone is different. Every teacher emphasizes a different aspect of music and has particular techniques and tricks that they like to champion. Finding a teacher you feel comfortable with and inspired by is very important.

  • What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

    I wish more people understood that there are no real "rules" to music. Music theory does not dictate how to write music as much as it is a description of what humans generally seem to like. In a nutshell, if music sounds good to you, then it is theoretically good music too! When my clients see it that way, its much easier to be creative and confident.

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