Genre-Driven Technique: We don't practice exercises in a vacuum. If you want to play Blues, we study pentatonic bends and shuffle rhythms. If you want to play Metal, we focus on precision alternate picking and palm muting.

Dual-Literacy Training: You will learn to read both Tablature (for rapid fretboard navigation) and Standard Notation (to master rhythm, sight-reading, and music theory).

The "Writer First" Philosophy: We don't just copy other artists—we reverse-engineer them. Every scale, chord progression, and solo technique we learn is immediately used as a building block for your own songwriting and improvisation.

Reverse-Engineer the Record: Instead of giving you dry exercises, we look at the music you love. If a student wants to sound like an indie-folk artist, we don't just learn the chords; we break down the exact fingerpicking pattern (like Travis picking) and time signature that gives that genre its nostalgic, rolling feel.

Parallel Notation Pathways: Relying only on Tabs makes rhythm a guessing game. Relying only on Standard Notation can slow down your physical progress on the fretboard. By teaching both simultaneously, you learn where to put your fingers instantly while truly understanding when and how long to hold the notes.

Immediate Composition: The fastest way to internalize a new musical concept is to use it to say something of your own. If we learn a new scale, your homework isn't just to practice it up and down—it's to write a 4-bar melody that sounds like a movie score or a rock hook.

In-Studio / In-Home Studio / Zoom & Webcam  (You travel to me) COMING SOON!

Per-Lesson Rate: $50 per 30-minute session.

Monthly Flat-Rate: $180 / month (based on 4 lessons).

Local Context: For comparison, national chains like Guitar Center in the Portland area charge about $32 per 30-minute session, while independent local instructors generally average around $40 to $60. At $50 per lesson on the flat rate, you get premium, genre-customized coaching for a highly competitive local rate.0.

Mobile / In-Home Lessons (I travel to you)

Per-Lesson Rate: $60 per 30-minute session.

Monthly Flat-Rate: $220 / month. (based on 4 lessons).

Local Context: Established local institutions like the Maine Academy of Modern Music charge $50 per 30-minute lesson. As a mobile independent teacher, a flat rate of $60 per lesson is an incredible value for premium, personalized coaching brought directly to your living room.

"The Songwriter Progression Package" 

(Highly Recommended for those who want to start original music)

Price: $160 flat (paid upfront).

Includes: Four 30-minute lessons, a digital bundle of custom play-along backing tracks in your chosen genre, and a physical manuscript/tablature journal or guitar pro demo to write your first original songs.

Lessons cancelled with less than 24 hours' notice cannot be refunded or made up, out of respect for the scheduled time slot. Lessons cancelled with more than 24 hours' notice will receive a makeup credit to be used within 30 days.