The following is a breakdown of guitar methods used at DF Music Studio. Prior to your first lesson you will inform us of the style of music you
would like to learn. Based on this information and taking into account your previous musical experience/ability your guitar method will be chosen.
Please note, as you progress you will be encouraged to advance into more difficult methods of study. At DF Music Studio it has always been
our objective to ensure that all students learn at the highest level they are capable of playing. If your chosen method is not challenging enough
you will be advanced into a more suitable method. Conversely if your chosen method is too difficult for you to handle at the time, we will either
reduce the amount of homework, or move you into a less difficult method. Keep in mind that any method you are in will provide all of the technical
and theoretical information you will need to learn your instrument. Your progress is entirely self determined, your practice habits will reflect your
abilities.
In addition, all guitar programs are designed to suit the needs and preferences of the individual student. Additional guitar material aside from the
method books is introduced regularly, and students are encouraged to request songs that they are interested in learning or to bring the music/tab
of their choice to the lessons if they need assistance learning a particular song, technique, scale or chord progression.
would like to learn. Based on this information and taking into account your previous musical experience/ability your guitar method will be chosen.
Please note, as you progress you will be encouraged to advance into more difficult methods of study. At DF Music Studio it has always been
our objective to ensure that all students learn at the highest level they are capable of playing. If your chosen method is not challenging enough
you will be advanced into a more suitable method. Conversely if your chosen method is too difficult for you to handle at the time, we will either
reduce the amount of homework, or move you into a less difficult method. Keep in mind that any method you are in will provide all of the technical
and theoretical information you will need to learn your instrument. Your progress is entirely self determined, your practice habits will reflect your
abilities.
In addition, all guitar programs are designed to suit the needs and preferences of the individual student. Additional guitar material aside from the
method books is introduced regularly, and students are encouraged to request songs that they are interested in learning or to bring the music/tab
of their choice to the lessons if they need assistance learning a particular song, technique, scale or chord progression.
| Approved Guitar Methods |
Hal Leonard Guitar Method Books 1 through 3.
Designed for anyone just learning to play acoustic or electric guitar, the Hal Leonard Guitar Method is
based on years of experience teaching guitar students of all ages, and incorporates some of the most
effective teaching ideas from around the globe. The second editions of Books 1, 2 and 3 serve the needs
of today's students better than ever before, while retaining the educational integrity of the original editions.
Each title features new engravings, popular songs that students will want to play, thorough instruction
including must-know riffs & licks, and much more. The book/CD packs boast all new recordings,
complete with demonstration and play-along tracks.
based on years of experience teaching guitar students of all ages, and incorporates some of the most
effective teaching ideas from around the globe. The second editions of Books 1, 2 and 3 serve the needs
of today's students better than ever before, while retaining the educational integrity of the original editions.
Each title features new engravings, popular songs that students will want to play, thorough instruction
including must-know riffs & licks, and much more. The book/CD packs boast all new recordings,
complete with demonstration and play-along tracks.
MelBay's Guitar Method Grades 1 through 7.
The world's premier method for learning modern plectrum style guitar, time-tested and proven successful
in building the theoretic and technical foundation needed to play in any style. All seven grades of this
method are written in standard notation only to encourage better sight reading. In Grade 1, the student
guitarist will learn to play solos, duets, scales, and chords in the keys of C, A minor, G and E minor. Even
in Grade 1, the student is already exposed to the chord/melody concept of guitar performance.
in building the theoretic and technical foundation needed to play in any style. All seven grades of this
method are written in standard notation only to encourage better sight reading. In Grade 1, the student
guitarist will learn to play solos, duets, scales, and chords in the keys of C, A minor, G and E minor. Even
in Grade 1, the student is already exposed to the chord/melody concept of guitar performance.
The William Leavitt guitar method Volumes 1 through 3, used as the basic text for the Berklee College of
Music guitar program, has stood the test of time and earned a vast and loyal following of dedicated guitar
students and instructors. Innovative solos, duets, and exercises progressively teach melody, harmony,
and rhythm.
Music guitar program, has stood the test of time and earned a vast and loyal following of dedicated guitar
students and instructors. Innovative solos, duets, and exercises progressively teach melody, harmony,
and rhythm.
Volume 1 - A beginning-level book presenting a comprehensive range of guitar and music fundamentals,
including:
including:
scales
melodic studies
chord and arpeggio studies
special exercises for both hands
accompaniment techniques
a unique approach to voice leading using moveable chord forms
melodic studies
chord and arpeggio studies
special exercises for both hands
accompaniment techniques
a unique approach to voice leading using moveable chord forms
Volume 2 - An intermediate level book that continues and builds upon the study of melody, scales,
arpeggios, and chords, covering the entire fingerboard. This volume also addresses:
arpeggios, and chords, covering the entire fingerboard. This volume also addresses:
Volume 3 - A continuation and expansion of topics presented in volumes 1 and 2. Includes advanced
techniques relating to scales, arpeggios, rhythm-guitar, chord/scale relationships, chord construction,
chord voicings, and playing tips.
techniques relating to scales, arpeggios, rhythm-guitar, chord/scale relationships, chord construction,
chord voicings, and playing tips.
Aaron Shearer Classic Guitar Technique Volume I
One of the most popular classical guitar methods ever written.A basic and orderly presentation of the
necessary information and exercises essential to beginning guitar instruction.
necessary information and exercises essential to beginning guitar instruction.
Aaron Shearer Classic Guitar Technique Volume II
Volume 1 of CLASSIC GUITAR TECHNIQUE presented a systematic approach for gradual musical and
technical development toward mastery of this noble instrument. No effort has been spared in study,
research, and experiment to continue the same approach in Volume 2. The full value of these works will
be grasped only by those students who are willing to contribute a similar effort on their own part, both in
a sympathetic approach to the contents of the books, and a constant evaluation of personal problems
which a text by its very nature is unable to consider. This text should be used with its supplements to
coordinate a program of study that will comply with the requirements of the individual student.
technical development toward mastery of this noble instrument. No effort has been spared in study,
research, and experiment to continue the same approach in Volume 2. The full value of these works will
be grasped only by those students who are willing to contribute a similar effort on their own part, both in
a sympathetic approach to the contents of the books, and a constant evaluation of personal problems
which a text by its very nature is unable to consider. This text should be used with its supplements to
coordinate a program of study that will comply with the requirements of the individual student.
intervals
chord voicings
improvisation
rhythm guitar techniques
play along duets
chord voicings
improvisation
rhythm guitar techniques
play along duets
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