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Shawn Guess - Music Education

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I offer private instruction in: • Guitar • Bass • Drums • Theory and Composition • Recording Technique I've been teaching for over 20 years. I have a bachelors degree in music, teach over 100 lessons per month, and own a full service recording studio. I teach all styles of music and my method teaches you HOW to play, not necessarily WHAT to play. I'll make sure you sound like you and not a carbon copy of me. There is no other educational experience or facility in the area that compares with what I provide. Students learn faster, achieve more, and get a more complete music education than with any other method or instructor. Students can experience playing live with other musicians (drums, bass, and guitar) and recording -- this helps to better address weaknesses in real world situations . . . and it's a lot of fun. Please take a look at my reviews and let's get you started.
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Hired 14 times

8 similar jobs done near you

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28 years in business

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SunClosedMon11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Interested musical styles
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Acoustic

Electric

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My customers travel to me

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Semaj J.

Jun 5, 2015

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First lesson with Shawn was great! He is very informative and really knows how to break down the complicated theory of music to a beginner's level like myself, with zero experience in the musicians world.
Guitar Lessons (for adults)
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Emily M.

Sep 26, 2019

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I've been working with Shawn for a few weeks now and these have hands down been the most informative and tailored music lessons I've ever taken. It's been really in depth and focuses on where *you're* interested in going with your music, which is refreshing compared to past lessons I've taken. He is a wealth of information and SO passionate about music, it's really been motivating and I am genuinely excited to keep getting better! Definitely happy!

Details: 18 - 25 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • Rock • Country • What the teacher recommends • Folk • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location

Guitar Lessons
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Devan H.

Jan 27, 2015

I took guitar lessons from Shawn back when I was a little youngster. I was probably a little too immature and unfocused to get the whole benefit of Shawn's skills and knowledge. Years later when I had the money I took a few lessons from him and he remembered right where I left off from years before. He provided great instruction and put forth a lot of effort to help me understand and comprehend music theory.
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Aubrey P.

Dec 15, 2014

Shawn is an excellent musician and agreat teacher. It's hard to find both in one some times. He is very adaptive and no matter whether you are abeginner or a original, he can help you get better. itook guitar and drum lessons from Shawn as abeginner. He helped me learn the basics to not only get better, but in awatt that i could be creative and actually play while learning. I highly recommend his teaching services
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Owen M.

Apr 26, 2024

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This guy is a ton of fun to work with. Great attitude, patient and detailed. I look forward to each training event. Chief Tony Mac

Details: 45 - 64 years old • No formal training • Can't read music • Traditional drum kit • Rock • Blues • Country • Yes, the student already has drums • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Drum Lessons
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Shawn Guess