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Richard Ridgell - Nashville

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Richard Ridgell is giving guitar lessons in Nashville

Contact Info

Email Address:

richardridgell@gmail.com

Phone:

5405330834

Website :

http://www.thenashvilleguitarteacher.com

Facebook :

http://www.facebook.com/richridgellguitarist

Twitter :

http://www.twitter.com/richardridgell

Myspace :

http://www.myspace.com/rockinrichard

Youtube :

http://www.youtube.com/user/RichardRidgell

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knIkV8Ur82w

My guitar lessons take place in:

The teacher's studio or the student's home

Teaching area :

My studio located in Antioch, TN. I also teach lessons anywhere in Nashville, and Franklin.

Instrument Type:

Electric guitar, Classical guitar, Electric bass, Acoustic guitar

Music Styles

Ragtime Guitar, Christian/Gospel Guitar, Reggae Guitar, Bluegrass Guitar, Classical Guitar, Flamenco Guitar, HipHop Guitar, Pop Guitar, Jazz Guitar, R & B Guitar, Metal Guitar, Folk Guitar, Country Guitar, Alternative Guitar, Rock Guitar, Blues Guitar

Guitar Techniques:

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

Levels taught :

Pro, Advanced, Intermediate, Beginner

My teaching approach :

I like to meet students where they are in their journey with music. I'm not going to teach you a bunch of things you don't want to know or aren't interested in learning. I'm going to help you reach your full potential as a guitarist and as a musician. I have played in quite a few bands and done quite a few solo performances. Watch my YouTube videos for references. Or visit my website for playing demos. I also have professional recording equipment (Pro Tools) and often record entire tracks by myself.

A guitar lesson with me might entail the following

An hour lesson would include working on 4-5 key areas. 1. Technique (Scales and Exercises) 2. Repertoire (Metal to Jazz, whatever you like) 3. Improvisation and Jamming 4. Musicianship 5. Student Specific Concerns I typically spend 10 to 15 minutes on each area, but it really depends on the student and what they need at the time. I want them to get the most for the money they spend on a lesson with me. My goal is to help you be the best.

Your first guitar lesson with me might include the following

I get to know them a little better. Find out how long they've been playing and what kind of music they like. I look over their gear and I hear them play for me so I get a feel for where they are at. Then i will play for them to show them I am able to help them. I will then give my first thoughts and things that will immediately help them as players.

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

Someone who is motivated and does the things I tell them to do in order to get better. If you don't do what I suggest you're wasting mine and your time. Daily practice is a must. It doesn't matter if its only for 10 minutes. This is the slight edge philosophy I teach to all of my students which I will go in depth about during my lessons.

Guitar lessons typically take place on these days and hours:

I teach on Tuesday's until 6, Friday's all day, Saturday's all day, and Sunday's after church around 1.

My influences are:

Too many to list but here's a few: Hendrix, SRV, Joe Pass, Chet Atkins, Wes Montgomery, Jim Hall, Steve Vai, Many, many more.

Fee Schedule :

I typically do 35$ an hour if you come to my studio, and $40-50 depending on how far I have to travel to your house. You can pay me monthly or on a per lesson basis. I take checks, and also credit cards through paypal.

My cancellation/booking policy :

My schedule changes a lot so I will be on top of letting you know if I have to reschedule. I expect the same out of my students. Please let me know 24 hours in advance if you have to reschedule.

Which methods of payment are accepted?

Paypal, Cash, Checks

I have been teaching guitar for:

3 Year(s)

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