richbarry@richbarry.com

(800) 369-8237

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The teacher's studio or the student's home

Pikesville, Roland Park, Towson, Timonium

Acoustic guitar, Electric guitar, Classical guitar

Blues Guitar, Classical Guitar, Pop Guitar

Rhythm guitar, Fingerstyle, Performance, Improvisation, Reading Music, Music Theory, Scales and Exercises, Guidance In Equipment Selection

Beginner, Intermediate, Pro

Every student will desire something different out of their lessons. I constantly encourage students to realize what their ultimate goal is in regards to the guitar. Every student has a different goal and therefore everyone will have a different route. For example, a student seeking admission into a top level conservatory will need a vastly different route than an adult whom is taking lessons as enjoyable past-time hobby. My job as a teacher is to prescribe learning materials that will increase a student’s awareness to reach his or her own goals. Natural technical ability of dexterity, flexibility and strength can be developed over time and a general understanding of musicianship can be learned. However, I always try to explain the importance of these elements in relation to reaching a students final goal. Students most often take music lessons for enjoyment and as a past time and therefore a student's enjoyment from playing music is perhaps the most important part of my teaching. Today education is driven by test scores and often a grand comparison of the scores to every student in America. Students do need to meet certain competencies and goals to play certain pieces of music but a student also needs an awareness and comprehension of their emotions, spiritual sense, and a strong imagination to connect with the music they perform on their instrument. A balance between the two aspects should always be in awareness for the teacher and the student.

I like to start with students playing what we worked on last week. I then give them choices of what they want to focus on for the lesson such as theory, chords, repertoire, or improvisation.

Establish goals and what dream repertoire would be to play. I usually have them play a song, riff or piece to determine their level.

Classical Guitar students interested in advancing repertoire.

Monday 9-8, Tuesday 9-3, Wednesday 9-3, and Thursday 9-3.

Andres Segovia, Manuel Barrueco, Paco De Lucia

The fee is charged after each lesson.

There is no cost for cancellations.

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13 Year(s)