How to Learn Guitar: Guided Lessons with Donnie
How to Learn Guitar: Guided Lessons with Donnie

How to Learn Guitar: Guided Lessons with Donnie

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Introduction
Hello! My name is Donnie and I am passionate about developing future musicians. My approach is simple yet unique: teach the students to teach themselves. By educating my students in how to learn my goal is to give you a skill set that will continually pay dividends beyond the duration of our lessons together. As a teacher I've seen in the past how easy it is to make your students depend on you for their learning. For some, it is their business model. That method creates long-term students who never become masters. Instead of that, I am focused on attracting a small group of highly focused and motivated students who will take a little bit of my knowledge and turn it into much more. Through this method I can ensure the highest quality of service for my students. I build a bespoke curriculum specifically for everyone with whom I work. Your curriculum may include: - Required reading (books that relate to the process of learning) - Music Theory - Beginner/intermediate guitar essentials - Advanced learning strategies to break through barriers - Technical advice to make sure you get the best sound out of your guitar and gear possible Here is what you get when you start a lesson plan with me: - Regular practice reminders, follow-up, and feedback. - An instructor who is going to teach you how to succeed on your own, not one who is going to string you along. - Honest feedback. If I believe that we are not a good fit, I'll tell you so. I welcome students of all skill levels. If you are prepared to commit to the life of a musician, send me a request for a consultation and I will follow up with you. Thank you! Have a wonderful day.
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Raymond F.
Apr 27, 2022
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I have taken 4 online lessons from Donnie in the past month. I’ve played some guitar in the past by myself and didn’t know how I should improve and I liked the materials Donnie prepared for me. I enjoyed the classes. They all seemed too short, but I learned quite a bit!

Details: 45 - 64 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Yes, can read guitar tabs • What the teacher recommends • Rock • Jazz • Blues • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Brandon B.
Jun 24, 2021
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LOVE working with Donnie. He called me to make sure he understood what I was looking for in lessons. Then when we got to the lesson, he presented a well-structured means of achieving my goals and got me started on it. Finally feel like I have someone to help me with a clear roadmap for my guitar goals! Thanks, Donnie! Can't wait for the next lesson!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • No, cannot read music • Electric • Folk • Rock • Blues • Country • Jazz • What the teacher recommends • Classical • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Lottie J.
Mar 23, 2020
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I taught myself guitar as a teenager and have been playing casually for 9 years but recently decided to really dive in and learn the fundamentals and techniques, so I booked some classes with Donnie. He teaches through video sessions and assigns weekly homework in a workbook, which works great for me as I feel most comfortable practicing from within my own home. I'm so excited by how much I've learned by working with him! He lets me go at my own pace so that I don't feel like I'm in over my head, but also encourages me to try faster speeds/tricky chords that I would otherwise give up on. He's really accommodating when I have to reschedule. Plus, he's extremely friendly, not to mention very experienced, and I always look forward to our cheerful lessons. I sincerely can't recommend Donnie enough as a guitar teacher!

Details: 18 - 25 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Yes, can read guitar tabs • Acoustic • Rock • Folk • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Jaedon A.
Jan 7, 2020
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From just my first lesson, I can tell I will continue receiving guitar lessons from Donnie! It’s obvious he knows what he’s doing and is very professional and reasonable. I can tell he really wants to see me accomplish my goals and can’t wait for more lessons!

Details: 18 - 25 years old • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • No, cannot read music • Electric • Rock • Blues • Country • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Garrett W.
Jan 11, 2023
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Donnie is awesome! He messaged me back immediately, and we were quickly able to dive into lessons tailored to my playing.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Yes, can read guitar tabs • What the teacher recommends • Blues • Jazz • Rock • Country • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location • Remotely (phone or internet)

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