Micheal Sebulsky

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Hello and thank you for considering me as your teacher! Are you looking to improve upon your abilities? Are you looking for motivation? Are you hoping to find a teacher who can provide a balance between discipline and fun? Are you looking to find a teacher who will teach you the music YOU want to learn? I have over 20 years teaching experience, working in many venues, including K-12 public schools, private lessons and university instruction. Currently, I am a Graduate Teaching Fellow in music theory at the University of Oregon, where I teach undergraduate music theory and ear training. I am also an experienced performer, having worked and toured with bands who are currently a part of the national country music scene, along with those who have established themselves in the Los Angeles music scene. I am also a classically trained guitarist. I have earned bachelor's degrees in Music Education and Guitar Performance. I hope to share my strong passion for the guitar and Music Theory with you, and assist you to reach all of your learning goals. For me, teaching is one of the most exciting aspects of my career, and I look forward to giving you all the tools you need to learn exactly what you wish. I love teaching! I have been interested in teaching since age 5, when I set up a small classroom in my parents' basement. Since then, I have been privileged to teach in three states, at the University of Colorado, and also to maintain my own private teaching studio. Teaching is not something that I look at as a stop-gap job - teaching is my main focus. I enjoy sharing the gift of guitar and music with my students, helping to assist each and every student to a new "ah ha" moment with each lesson, while propelling each student to reach their ultimate goals.

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Current Top Pro

Hired 196 times

Serves Lafayette, CO

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27 years in business

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.

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Hanif L.

4 weeks ago

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Just finished my first lesson after mixing up the time 100% my fault. Micheal by far is a superior and effective teacher with the highest amount of patience. Not to mention plenty of visual aids and methods to break everything down if needed. Definitely locked in another lesson and highly look forward to it! If you’re on then fence definitely give him a try he will be the push you need to guitars a go.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Electric • Rock • Yes, the student has an instrument • I'm flexible • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Roger T.

2 weeks ago

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I had a wonderful lesson experience. We discussed things I had never thought about in playing guitar as far as the practice approach. It makes total sense!

Details: 45 - 64 years old • 4+ yrs of formal training • Yes, can read guitar tabs • Acoustic • Rock • Country • Folk • Classical • Blues • Jazz • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Johanny B.

Apr 2, 2025

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I’ve just finished my first guitar lesson with Michael and it was as amazing as I thought it was going to be. His approach is so much fun and effective. I learned so much without it being too much or overwhelming. He really knows his stuff and knows how to teach it in a way that works for you. Our lesson left me so excited for this journey!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Sondra K.

Jan 27, 2025

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Michael is amazing! He picked up on some subtle issues I had going into this, my first, lesson. He also makes me feel relaxed and excited about our future together with my classical guitar!

Details: 65 years or older • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Yes, can read music staff • Acoustic • Classical • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Martin W.

2 days ago

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I’ve had a handful of lessons from a handful of teachers that were of negligible impact. The teachers were skilled but the lessons mostly amounted to learning riffs, with only one exception. And that one exception overloaded me with advanced things that overwhelmed me early on. Mr. Sebulsky is an expert but also a great teacher who very quickly figured out where to start and how small of steps to make and the speed to take them.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Yes, can read guitar tabs • What the teacher recommends • Rock • Folk • Classical • What the teacher recommends • Blues • Country • Jazz • Yes, the student has an instrument • I'm flexible • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My standard pricing is as follows: - one weekly, one hour private lesson - $60 With the lesson you also receive materials to help you practice, the option to record your lesson (for those of us with shorter memories than we would prefer) and the option to contact me with any questions in between lessons. You will also be signed up for my regular newsletter, which is a valuable resource full of free tips, tricks and basics for beginners, intermediate and advanced students. My studio also helps to connect guitarists with other musicians. So, if you are looking for people to 'jam' with, or perform with, my studio can help. I also have experience preparing high-school aged students for a college-level guitar program. Many of my students have graduated from some of the nation's most prestigious universities. And some are even working as professional musicians!
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to start each new student with a one-on-one conversation. This way, each lesson can be tailored to fit the exact desires and needs of the student. Why are you choosing to learn guitar? What are your hopes and dreams with the instrument? Whether or not you want to 'rock out' in front of thousands, or enjoy a peaceful campfire with friends, I can help you reach your guitar dreams.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am currently pursuing my fifth and sixth degrees in music. I am currently a PhD candidate in music theory at the University of Oregon. In 2017 I earned a master's degree in Music Theory at the University of Colorado-Boulder, while teaching undergraduate music classes. I also have experience in public schools, and possess K-12 teacher certification. I have operated my own studio (and worked with other studios) for over fifteen years. I have also spent the past three years developing, launching and growing my online, private guitar lesson studio. My experience as a performer and student covers classical guitar, jazz, finger-style, Broadway musical 'reading' work, rock, country and other forms of popular music.

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