ianvomsaal@yahoo.com

727-366-7772

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The teacher's studio

ALL Guitar Lessons are given in my Home Studio located in North Palm Harbor / South Tarpon Springs (1-mile from Innisbrook Golf Resort).

Nearby areas within 15-minutes of my home studio are
Oldsmar - Dunedin - Palm Harbor - Tarpon Springs - Holiday - New Port Richey.

RATES:
$40 Hour Standard Pay-As-You-Go
$35 Hour Block Rate (4-lessons = $140 @ $35 per-lesson)
$25 ½ Half-Hour Rate

Acoustic guitar, Electric guitar

Pop Guitar, Alternative Guitar, Folk Guitar, Rock Guitar, Blues Guitar

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

Intermediate, Beginner

♦ I have a MUSIC • DEGREE (Jazz & Classical Guitar Studies/Performance) from Palm Beach State & Florida Atlantic University - I've also been a member of N.A.f.M.E. (the National Association for Music Educators) and I.A.J.E. (the International Association of Jazz Educators) since 1994.
♦ I tailor my guitar instruction to the individual - Understanding that not everyone desires to read music, some of my students only touch on notation and music theory enough to understand proper timing and basic music theory before we begin learning songs, while others focus much more on traditional notation and music theory before heading to songs.
♦ Regardless, my Main Goal as a Guitar Instructor is to get you to understand the instrument. Songs are all a part of learning the guitar and songs come in time, but songs shouldn't be the main focus of any instructor until the student understands proper timing and proper technique (a lot of this just comes down to natural ability - some breeze through it quickly while others may just take a little longer - no biggie).
♦ My Instructional Emphasis focuses PRIMARILY on: Basic Notation (timing); Proper Technique and Proper Form; Songs Based Around The Students Interests; Ear Training; Music Theory Fundamentals including: Knowledge of Key Signatures, Chord Forms/Chord Structures; Knowledge of Scales & Modes; and Practical Soloing Techniques.
♦ True there are many players that can't read a note, don't know much theory, and have less than perfect technique/posture/form - but some of these players are "good IN SPITE of it, NOT because of it". Maybe they would improve dramatically if these techniques were emphasized a little more. I feel that when you're able to play your instrument with ease and understanding, you develop confidence and higher esteem about your playing - Therefore the overall benefit is that you have more fun.
♦ There are definitely a lot of great guitar players out there, but just because someone is a good guitar player, or been playing guitar a long time, or works out of your local music store . . . it Doesn't Necessarily Mean that they're a Good Guitar Instructor. Please make sure you check ALL Music Instructors Qualifications before spending hard earned money $$$ on Lessons!

- This depends on the student - My lessons are not cookie cutter.
- As I said earlier, I tailor my guitar instruction to the individual.

- Introductory Lesson: This also depends on the student, their level, and their ability when they begin lessons with me.
- Assessment: There are many levels of assessment - some of it comes from the students overall guitar knowledge, while some of it comes from their playing ability - I was assessed and graded on many levels throughout my schooling for my Music Degree, thus I assess my students on many different levels - My evaluation depends on the students overall goals, so it's difficult to make broad generalizations (nor would I want to).

-- My ideal guitar student is someone who wants to learn/excel, someone who practices daily, is proactive, wants to practice (not someone who�s forced to practice), and someone who enjoys the challenge of learning this instrument - I'm hear to teach this instrument to those who want to learn it.

Please call or write for times and availability.
I generally teach weekdays after 5:30pm, and weekends from 11:00am until 4:00pm - But as I said, please call or write for times and availability (I may have other times open up).

I thrive on diversity of sound, and I strive to play many styles equally well.
Some of my influences are: Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin) - Scott Henderson - David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) - Pat Metheny - Mike McCready (Pearl Jam) - Jerry Cantrell (Alice In Chains) - Jimi Hendrix - Steve Morse - Dave Matthews - Wes Montgomery - Mike Stern - Jeff Beck - Adam Jones (Tool) - CSN&Y - Warren Haynes - Stevie Ray Vaughan - Steve Vai - Joe Satriani - Eric Johnson - Eddie Van Halen - U2 - Frank Zappa - Alex Lifeson (Rush) - The Cure - Andy Summers (Police) - Joe Bonamassa - Robin Trower - Eric Clapton . . . and many more (don't worry if you don't see your favorite guitarist or band listed here - I'm influenced by and listen to a lot of music).

Please Contact For Availability:
ianvomsaal@yahoo.com - 727-366-7772

Full 48-hour cancellation notice required - Same day cancellations forfeit that lesson - Unfortunately, students who fail to notify three(3) times will be dropped - Of coarse there's always a little flexibility here depending on the circumstances.

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