Excellence in Guitar Instruction Redefined
Ask the guy who teaches guitar at the end of your street about "curriculum" and he's likely to say "Dude, I heard them open for Deff Leopard in 86'?"
But the fact of the matter is that curriculum, the correct order of steps to produce success in an endevour like playing an instrument, is the key to success. At the Columbia Guitar Studio putting first things first is, well, a priority. Areas of technique, musicianship, and repertoire are given top priority to help students maximize their capabilities with the instrument. Curriculum is put up front were it can be measured and understood. In fact, the majority of players at the Columbia Guitar Studio started as abslolute beginners. Click on Student Recital to hear our students play their music.
Calle El Dorado is the children's classical guitar division of the Columbia Guitar Studio. Children 6 and older may enroll. For more info click on Calle EL Dorado
David Reynolds, who holds a degree in guitar performance from the Peabody Conservatory of Music, guides students in a wide range of musical styles. Dozens of students who enjoy Electric, Acoustic, and Classical Guitar have made the Columbia Guitar Studio their home. Rock and Jazz improvisation, as well as classical repertoire find themselves side by side with fingerstyle Folk and bluegrass at the six recitals presented each year by the Columbia Guitar Studio. Lessons in bass guitar and banjo are offered at the studio as well. Additionally, a free monthly theory class is offered for players who want to know the "why" behind the "what" in the music they aspire to play.
The Columbia Guitar Studio offers resources and equipment that you would expect to find in a large music school that trains professional players. The studio is unmatched for its wide display of resources available to students. For instance, the Boss Br 8 digital recording equipment allows students to rip a CD of their best performances to play for their friends. There's nothing like the recording process to open up the ears of a player!
With all the guitarists at the Columbia Guitar Studio it's no wonder that bassists are in such demand. The studio provides "from the ground up," instruction in note reading, slapping, popping, soloing and all around fret spanking for the aspiring bassist. There's plenty of opportunity to meet other players to form your own band as well.
For the guitarists whose taste runs from to the more traditional, the Columbia Guitar Studio has always been, and remains, a place were classical guitarists learn to approach the instrument with success. The active group of classical players recently performed at Barnes and Nobles in ensemble groups of two, three and four guitars.
There is something for everyone at the Columbia Guitar Studio. Call for a free introductory session or click here Columbiaguitar@aol.com and find out how your playing can break through to the next level.
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