GUITAR, BASS & UKE LESSONS
Lessons based on your interests
Rock, Blues, Jazz, Finger-style, acoustic, theory, songwriting in a comfortable Uptown New Orleans, LA studio. I believe students learn best when they're working on songs and styles they're interested in. 15 years experience as a guitar, bass instructor, and professional musician.
Where guitar bass & ukulele lessons are held.
Located in the Uptown Music Exchange in New Orleans, LA
Side entrance just off Magazine street.
Where guitar bass & ukulele lessons are held.
Chord Practice Exercise
Minor Pentatonic 1/4 - 1/8 - triplet | Quick Free Guitar Lesson
Take Care of Yourself (Live at the Icehouse MPLS 2018)
About Jeff
17 Years of experience teaching guitar & bass in individual and group settings. Professional guitarist, bassist, and singer-songwriter. Lead guitar/recording artist for Lena Elizabeth, Brianna Lane, Julia Christiann, Luke Leblanc, Nick Hensley, and many others. AAS in Guitar Performance from McNally Smith College of Music in Saint Paul, MN with years of continuing education.
Lessons are held at Uptown Music Exchange or online. This gives us access to all the best equipment and resources in a comfortable atmosphere that's just not possible at rented spaces or in a travel to student arrangement. A large variety of sheet music for print, books, recording equipment, and repair tools are on hand to make sure we can get you everything you need to get the most from your lesson.
Check out the videos above to see what you can expect at your first lesson as well as some helpful tips to get you off on the right foot.
How much do lessons cost?
Lessons are $35/half hour. Pay for the month and any lessons you don't use, with at least 24 hr notice, are credited to the next month. Cash, check, Paypal, or Venmo are accepted.
What if I forget where I left my keys, my horse ran away, dog ate my homework, or...and I miss my lesson?
Unfortunately, I do have to charge for lessons missed without a 24 hr notice. This policy doesn't apply to illness. I appreciate you not sharing your germs and we'll try and find a makeup sometime that week.
Do I have to learn to read music?
No, there are times when it certainly helps but I'd rather you learn 10 songs you can have a blast playing than struggle with the same book for 6 months - and dread sitting down to play. There is a ton to learn from any song or style.
How much do I need to practice?
As much as you can but a little is ok. The more you play the better you'll get but I've had students have great results with 15-30 mins a day. I wrote a blog post about just that. Click tips and links up top if you'd like to read more.