What You Will Learn
Jimmy Teichert is a highly qualified professional guitar and piano teacher. When you take lessons from him, not only will you grow as a musician, guitar or piano player, but your understanding of music will grow as well. Here's some of the essential subject matter that he covers when you take music lessons from him:
- Basic Music Theory: Learn that music theory is based on a simple universal mathematical system that's essential for every serious musician to understand in order for him or her to reach their full potential as a guitar, bass or piano player.
- Chord Construction: Learn why chords are given their names and how to play those chords simply by understanding how to construct them on the basis of their names or chord symbols. Even if you've never played or seen certain chords before, you'll be able to figure them out and use them. For example, to build a Gmaj 7th chord, you play the 1st, 3rd, & 5th scale degrees of the G-major scale, then add the 7th tone of the G-major scale on top of the chord. Simple.
- Chord Progressions, Scales, and Improvisation: Learn hip new chord progressions and the proper scales to improvise over them. When Jimmy's through with you, you'll be able to look over a chord chart and know which scales are available to you and which scales will sound good or work before even starting to improvise over those chord changes. No more guess work! No more fumbling around on stage trying to "find" the right notes! You'll be able to play with authority and confidence from the very first note of your solo. The chord progressions that you'll be taught are in a variety of musical styles, including Blues, R&B, Country, Folk, Jazz, Jazz Fusion, Latin, Rock, Pop, and much more.
- Learn How to Play Cover Songs: Learn how to play your favorite cover songs and how to figure out those songs from the radio or from the CDs of your favorite artists.
- Songwriting: Yes, you can learn how to write your own songs! It's a craft and a skill that can be learned. Learn the basic songwriting techniques that have been around since the beginning of time. Learn song forms, song structure, and how to write a strong lyric that not only rhymes, but has something to say as far as lyrical content is concerned. Check out Jimmy's Original Songs by clicking on “Originals” in the menu bar to hear some of the many songs he's written. While listening to his songs, keep in mind that with his help you too can learn how to write your own songs.
- Transposing Keys: Learn how to take a song that's in a key too high or too low for you to sing and put it in a key that's better suited for you.
- Finger Picking: Learn how to finger-pick like the pros on songs like “Blackbird”, “Dust in the Wind” and “Blowin' in the Wind”.
And that's just some of the material that Jimmy will cover when you take guitar or piano lessons from him. There's much, much more. Each student is given a customized lesson designed specifically for him or her. Whether you're just starting to play guitar or piano, or have been playing your whole life, it doesn't matter. Jimmy will design a lesson plan especially for you.
So, in closing, if you're just sitting around on the couch strumming a few chords on the guitar and enjoying it, God Bless Ya! However, if you really want to learn how to play the guitar or piano, and you need help getting to the next level, go to Contact Me and leave your e-mail address and other contact information. What are you waiting for? Call Jimmy today and get started. Time's a' wastin'.
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