Private guitar instruction is available Tuesday through Friday, 10am to 8pm, Saturday from 8am to 5pm. All classes are held in our state of the art music studio in downtown Walnut Creek. Please call first for an appointment.

Whether you are interested in Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical or any other guitar style, Bay Area Guitar School can help you achieve your guitar goals. We offer step by step instruction, written and taught in a clear and organized way. We’ll teach you exactly what you need to know to move your guitar playing forward, whether you’re a beginning rocker or a more experienced player.

BEGINNERS:
Open position chords, rhythms, strumming patterns, “power chords” and exploring the fingerboard are all taught while you learn to play your favorite songs. Learn the correct techniques from the start.

INTERMEDIATE:
Chord forms, scales, picking techniques, and basic improvisation are all covered. Music reading skills are also taught to help the student go beyond dependence on reading tablature.

ADVANCED:
Advanced improvisation, chord/scale relationships, jazz theory, and more advanced concepts and techniques are all covered, using a wide range of materials in many different styles.

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS:
If you have any questions about the lessons offered or instruments that we sell please email me at: gvaleriani@sbcglobal.net. I will respond as to your inquiries within 24 hours.

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