LESSONS

I specialize in teaching beginning guitarists of all ages and experienced guitarists wanting to learn repertoire or technical skills in fingerstyle or traditional Irish music. Lessons are given remotely via Skype, Zoom, or Facetime.

To get started with your private lessons, contact Bear Whitmer using the Contact form to discuss repertoire and scheduling.

Cost: (payable in advance using PayPal)
30 minutes = $35 (or $120 for 4 weeks paid in advance)
45 minutes = $45 (or $160 for 4 weeks paid in advance)
60 minutes = $50 (or $180 for 4 weeks paid in advance)

In addition to core guitar skills, I offer instruction in various specialized areas to help you expand your musical horizons:

Fingerstyle Techniques and Repertoire (Folk, Blues, Celtic, Modern, etc.)
Open and Altered Tunings
Irish and Scottish Traditional Music Backing
Accompanying Vocalists (From Simple Chords to Rich Harmonizations to Intricate Counterpoints)
Music Theory for Guitarists
Fretboard Fluency (Navigating the Guitar Neck with Confidence)
Reading Music and Tablature
Ear Training for Guitarists
Using Guitar Pedals and Amplifiers with Acoustic Guitar
Transcribing and Notating Music and Tabs with Guitar Pro

Feel free to ask about these topics when you contact me to discuss your lesson goals and scheduling.

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