John Barrera - Chicago

John Barrera is giving guitar lessons in Chicago

Contact Info

Email Address:

john.barrera359@gmail.com

Phone:

(312) 343-0995

Youtube :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snsT_BmwAZs

My guitar lessons take place in:

The teacher's studio or the student's home

Teaching area :

Downtown, and surrounding areas. Wicker Park, Bucktown, Logan Square, Lincoln Park ,(possibly burbs

Instrument Type:

Electric guitar, Acoustic guitar

Music Styles

Reggae Guitar, Ethnic Guitar, Jazz Guitar, Pop Guitar, R & B Guitar, Alternative Guitar, Folk Guitar, Blues Guitar, Rock Guitar

Guitar Techniques:

Guidance In Equipment Selection, Recording and Production, Song Writing, Scales and Exercises, Music Theory, Jamming Skills, Improvisation, Rhythm guitar, Lead guitar

Levels taught :

Advanced, Intermediate, Beginner

My teaching approach :

the first 3 lessons are free and there is no contract. I do this because I think that people should get a chance to try something out that they are not familiar with. Musicians have their own individual voice on their instrument, I aim to develop that with my students. I am a very friendly and patient teacher because ultimately its about having fun. I encourage my students to ask me questions should they encounter during the week.

A guitar lesson with me might entail the following

Going over last weeks homework, then explain new material, and how to practice the new material. I typically set up a practice regimen that helps the student know exactly how much to practice to see results.

Your first guitar lesson with me might include the following

Find out what their skill level is (none necessary). If students have any experience, I would ask them to play something they would normally play in their own time. If the student has no experience, I explain what it is going to be like learning to play. Its a lot of fun. Mistakes are part of the learning process. I am here to help.

The qualities I look for in an ideal guitar student might include the following

Wants to both learn their favorite songs, and develop as a unique musician.

Guitar lessons typically take place on these days and hours:

Very Flexible Hours, Sunday-friday 9:00am-9:00pm

My influences are:

Paco De Lucia, Santana, some of the greats (David Gilmour Page, Hendrix etc..) Chili Peppers, Songwriters like Josh Ritter, Stephens,

Fee Schedule :

$50 an hour from your home $40 an hour from my home studio on Logan Blvd. (free and easy street parking 24-7)

My cancellation/booking policy :

Flexible if notified in advance.

Which methods of payment are accepted?

Cash, Checks

I have been teaching guitar for:

Not Specified

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