Guitar/Bass Lessons

ABOUT BRENDAN.
I have nearly 20 years of experience teaching and performing guitar at a full-time capacity. My students have ranged from beginners to Diploma students and anywhere in between.

In 2007 I completed my Bachelor of Applied Music from Box Hill TAFE and along with my teaching, I have been a regular Session and touring musician for bands in Melbourne, Geelong and Ballarat and performing at folk festivals such as Port Fairy, Illawarra folk festival, National folk festival in Canberra, Mt Beauty, St Kilda Music festival Tamar Valley, Fleurieu Folk Festival.

Now I reside in the beautiful Newlands Arm and offering lessons at my home studio.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE THINGS WE CAN DO IN A LESSON?
-Repertoire and the study of your favourite songs
-Posture and general technique
-Theory and Music Notation
-Preparation for ANZCA or AMEB exams
-How to improvise solos
-Song Writing
-Performance and stage craft development
-Exploration and development of many contemporary guitar styles such as Jazz, Rock, Metal, Finger picking etc.

MY APPROACH
-Person Focused.
I believe we all meet music differently and learn our own way at our own pace. Guitar lessons should be specific to the student’ needs and goals and interest.

PRICE
30 minute and 1-hour sessions.
$25 per half hour.

The first lesson is a free trial to discuss your goals, how I can help you and to get to know me.