I teach all levels on guitar.

For beginners we are very song based and focus on simple chords. We will learn several easy songs. If there is a song you want to learn, please tell me and I'll write a lead sheet and print it for you by the next lesson. Otherwise, I have a repertoire of simple songs we can learn together.

For intermediate students we will focus on folk songs and rock songs of the 20th century. We will spend time learning simple soloing techniques and jamming techniques. We can focus on both acoustic and electric guitar tones and techniques. We will spend time on music theory to lay the foundations for more advanced work.

For advanced guitar students, I specialize in a few areas. I can teach you Rock and Roll, I can teach you Metal, I can teach you Punk, and I can teach you Jazz. I can teach you how to form deeply emotional guitar solos and how to play faster than anybody else. I can teach you how to jam with people and how to make your playing as challenging or accessible as you want. We focus on the emotion as much as the technique. While I can teach you other people's music at the advanced level, I specialize in getting you to find your voice on guitar and inspiring you to play your own music from your heart.

I also offer stage performance, music business, and band management lessons.

Here are examples of an Emotional Solo, and a Fast Solo I played on a recent record.

I have a space at Music City Rehearsals at 1353 Bush st in San Francisco. I can also make house visits in East Bay and San Francisco.

I generally charge $70/hr per lesson.

I am available

Monday: 12-8 PM
Tuesday: 12-8 PM
Wednesday: 12-8 PM
Thursday: 12-8 PM
Friday: 12-5 PM
Saturday: 12-5 PM
Sunday: No lessons

In order to fully meet your needs, we will talk on the telephone and have a full assessment of your abilities and goals before the first lesson.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact me directly

paul@bayarealessons.com