Hi, and welcome to my teaching page. My guitar lessons are aimed at intermediary and advanced guitarists who want to learn or expand their knowledge of blues, rhythm & blues, soul and (smooth) jazz material. The core of much of what I cover is a good solid knowledge of chords and intervals and how they can be applied to improving your solos, your rhythm guitar and your ability to collaborate with other guitarists or keyboard players without either getting in the way or doubling up on what's already being played. We will cover some of the following topics:
1 Rhythm guitar ideas and methods for blues, R&B, Soul, Jazz
2 String bending and multiple string harmony bending concepts
3 Chord styles, chord inversions
4 Approaches for collaborating with other guitarists
5 The right jackets to wear onstage (made ya look!)

I teach out of the Good Stuff Guitar Shop in Martinez, and in some cases out of my home in Union City, depending on your location and scheduling. Please email me with specific questions or to schedule a lesson. More information can also be made available by Dave Garfinkel at the Good Stuff Guitar Shop.

Here are some samples of material that can/will be covered:

Shuffles - solo and rhythm approaches; collaborating with one or more other guitarists in a band situation

Shuffle sample 1

Shuffle sample 2

Advanced string bending and harmony bending concepts

Rhythm & Blues and Soul rhythm guitar and solo fills

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