My philosophy on teaching guitar is to ensure that the student learns all the tools necessary to achieve their personal goals and most importantly... to have fun doing it. It also stems from various experiences that I've gone through in my lifetime and from the 30+ years of learning, playing, touring and teaching the guitar professionally. I was once a student myself and I never forget that simple fact.Over the 22 years of teaching I've taught hundreds of students and every student is different in that the way they learn. I focus on and treat each student as an individual, focusing on their level of learning. While I have a curriculum that I follow, that curriculum is modified and personalized for each student.
As your teacher... My goal is to help you develop the skills needed to become the best player you can be. That being said, it's up to you as a student to practice. The question I'm asked all the time is... "How long will it take for me to be a good player? " and my answer is: "That's up to you and how much you put into it." It would be nice if there was a magic pill you could take to become a great player, but there isn't. So that means that it's going to take a little work for you to reach your goals.
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Jeff Swanson - Charvel San Dimas Pro Mod
just trying out my new Charvel San Dimas Pro Mod through my Mesa Boogie Stiletto Deuce Stage II and trying out my Nikon D7000 video capturing capabilities... nothing really planned, just winging it. :-)
C# Minor Pentatonic Riff
C# Minor Pentatonic Riff Notation.
Reviews (5) Jim LeSaux
Mar 27, 2019
I took lesson from Jeff 20 years ago and 1 year ago. Jeff is not only an amazing musician, he's a fantastic teacher. He's able to teach whatever you need. Beginner to advanced. I would recommend him and have recommended him to anyone of any age or playing level. You won't regret taking lessons from Jeff.
Lauren Neilson
Jan 02, 2019
Bobby Hounsell
Jun 29, 2017
I took lessons from Jeff Swanson for approximately 3 years. Jeff is a well accomplished guitar instructor who has a genuine care for his students. He has the ability to play and teach many different styles and genres. He effectively balances music theory and practical application, and has the experience to take a student as far as they are willing to go.
Bill Payne
Nov 23, 2015
Tim Bullard
Mar 16, 2015
I have taken lessons with Jeff for a number of years and am always amazed by the depth of his knowledge and abilities. I had no musical training prior to beginning with Jeff and he has helped me with theory, technique, and motivation. He is a patient and challenging teacher. I would recommend him for any experience level. Jeff will make you a better player!
