guitar lessons I have been offering private guitar instruction in the Seattle, WA area for over 15 years. I teach electric, acoustic, and bass guitar in all popular styles. I welcome students of all skill levels, beginning as young as 10. My focus is to have beginners playing real songs as quickly as possible. Exercises to develop basic technique are contained within a heirarchy of increasingly complex songs. For more advanced students, theory and advanced technique are incorporated more heavily into the lesson material. Above all I stress enjoyment of the instrument and the musical experience. song coaching I am also available for private songwriting instruction and song coaching. As an active, published songwriter I can offer insight into this sometimes difficult process. I have experience teaching both songwriting and music psycology/ history at a college level. My underlying philiosphy is to make the joy of songwriting and creating music the end goal and highest priority. I am also the author of Understanding Songwriting, a book with valuable insights into the techniques of songwriting. prices Tuition for private instruction (guitar and songwriting/ song coaching) is $20 per lesson. Lessons are one half-hour session per week. Tuition must be purchased in a monthly block and is due the first lesson of each month.