Bill Macpherson
Guitar Instruction

teaching in Ventura County

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I am teaching guitar lessons in Ventura, California for all levels, beginning to advanced.  I have 15 years of experience teaching in various universities and 20 years of teaching experience. My education was both formal at the Berklee College of Music and "by ear" as I have learned as much by listening to recordings and watching musicians "live".  That combination was crucial to my development as a musician and guitarist so I believe firmly in my ability and responsibility to be a part of the process in helping others learn.
 
Primarily I teach one on one with students and can address all areas of guitar stuff.   Theory as it applies to pop, rock, jazz, blues, soul, world and country etc. I also work on stylistic issues, equipment, song-writing, arranging and music business depending on the students level and interest.  We can also work on learning songs or riffs that the student is most interested in. I encourage them to bring their favorite music with them so we can listen to it and that helps me tailor lessons to fit a student's individual needs.

Another area of instruction that I am doing quite a bit is coaching bands, usually rock bands but could be any style,  helping young people learn how to work together in a band,  how to arrange,  dynamics,  equipment, how to develop repetoire,  performances considerations,  how to get gigs etc.

I am excited to announce that I am now teaching online to students faraway, even in other cities, states or other countries.  As long as you have skype on your computer we can communicate in real time.   So, any former students that are interested in resuming studiers may contact me about these online lessons!!
 
I have my own guitar instruction book as well as a music theory book that I make available to my students for a nominal charge. 
 
Lesson rates vary,  call for prices
 
Potential students need to bring their own acoustic guitar and I recommend spare strings, picks and a tuner as well.

I can be contacted at 818-679-2423,   by email at billmacpherson@earthlink.net  or at Facebook,  bill.macpherson

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