Learn Guitar with Brian
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💰$35 weekly lessons
My journey as a professional musician has always been fueled by a passion for sharing the transformative power of music. With 12 years of experience teaching guitar, I guide students of all levels, fostering their growth and helping them find their unique voice through personalized instruction and engaging lessons. I want my lessons to serve your goals and provide tools to unleash your own self expression on the instrument and in composing music. Let's unlock your musical potential together!
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Levels taught: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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🏅Professional Musician
🎓12 years playing
🔥5 Lessons
⭐️UCLA Philosophy grad turned freelance musician and instructor. Had years of private lessons and classes through PCC. Can teach advanced guitar and production!
Reviews
Total reviews5
Average rating
5.0
Chris M
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 9
I had a great experience taking lessons with Brian. I wanted to learn some complex riffs from songs and he was able to break it down in simple terms. I was amazed at how simple concepts on music theory can lead to some really interesting sounds.
Andrew
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 6
I’ve taken a handful of lessons from Brian, and in a short time have noticed improvement in my playing. Brian taught me useful ear training exercises that allow me to quickly learn songs and play the notes I hear in my head.
Ben
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 5
Brian is a great teacher! I was struggling with applying theory to improvisation and understanding songs, and he was able to make it make sense. He was patient and had tremendous insight into practical approaches to learning guitar and music.
Austin V
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5
Brian is a great guitar player and gave me a lot of guidance in getting started. I felt lucky to have a patient teacher that was interested in my musical taste and could help me with technique and fundamentals.
Star
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 3
Brian is a great teacher! I focus on singer songwriter styles and his approach to creating melody and finding the right chords to harmonize was awesome. I have so many more options now!
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:2 locations available
PCC Cascade Campus
705 N Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97217, USA
2027.8 miles awayIndoors
Private Studio - Yamhill St.
2411 SE Yamhill St, Portland, OR 97214, USA
2026.4 miles awayIndoors
Want a lesson at your home or a different location? We can help.
Availability
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.sundays
8 AM - 8 PM
mondays
8 AM - 8 PM
tuesdays
3 PM - 8 PM
wednesdays
8 AM - 8 PM
fridays
8 AM - 8 PM
saturdays
8 AM - 8 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lesson-Discuss goals with music and guitar playing
-Go over fundamentals of technique and music theory to get a foundation of where we are at.
-It doesn’t matter if you’ve never played a note.
-Create a 3 month plan that meets you at your current skill level and takes into account your goals.
Lesson 11+-Understanding song construction and theory to compose your own music.
-Beginning improvisation using basic scales and chord strumming.
Lesson 4-10-Begin feeling more comfortable and confident on the instrument.
-Basic chords, scales, theory, and ear training.
-Understanding major and minor intervals, and how to determine the key of a song.
-Developing dexterity
Lesson 2-3-Diving into guitar technique alongside theory exploration.
-It’s always more efficient to practice two things simultaneously.
-Save time for discovering musical taste and begin learning basic patterns that can be applied to songs.
-Developing a practice routine.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonAdvanced players would inform me of their goals on the instrument , what’s difficult, where they need to improve, etc.
-Devise a lesson plan to target weak areas and break down a practice routine into specific chunks. For example, improv over a jazz progression, 12 bar blues, or theory analysis of their favorite songs.
Lesson 11+-Expanding on skills in different styles of music. For example, fingerstyle, classical , jazz.
-Advanced guitar tapping, legato, and transposing any music by ear.
Lesson 4-10-Improve theory awareness and ear training by analyzing students favorite songs.
-Create practice routine and exercises that will elevate difficult to play passages.
-Metronome discipline and creativity.
Lesson 2-3-Dive into new techniques and specific exercises to break out of stubborn habits and implement new patterns.
-Ear training and song analysis exercises.
-Specific take home digital PDFs and backing tracks to practice to
Youth players
Working with kidsIt’s important to find out why they want to play guitar and what interests and excites them. By sharing the interest and excitement, I’m able to create lessons that generate a passion for guitar and enable quick learning in a fun way.
Working with teenagersUnderstand the goals of the student and what they want out of guitar playing. Provide guidance and feedback about their playing and a plan to improve and be successful.
What you need to bringStudents would need their own guitar.
What I can bringIf at my studio, students would only need guitar and picks/accessories (capo). I would bring my own practice amp to travel..
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
We totally understand that life can be unpredictable and plans might change. That's
why we've got your back with our flexible cancellation policy, designed to give you
peace of mind when booking private sports lessons with our awesome local instructors!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
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