Joe specializes in acoustic guitar; teaching children ages 5 and up; and fingerstyle guitar, including Travis Picking and the styles of Paul Simon, Doc Watson, Bob Dylan, Leo Kottke, and others.

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All lessons are structured and there is always specific homework. Private lessons are the best way to get personal feedback and guidance.

 

Keys to long-term progress in music:

• Good habits

  • Good hand position

  • Sit tall

  • Good right & left-hand technique

• Regular Practicing

  • Beginners can start with as little as 10 min/day

  • Practice every day or nearly every day

• Understanding key concepts

  • Know the names of notes

  • Count and play at the same time

 

Method Books

• The Hal Leonard Guitar Method – for playing with a pick

• Aaron Shearer’s Classic Guitar Technique – fingerpicking/classical guitar