Guitar Lessons with Theo Bailey

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Four weeks, one lesson a week, about twenty minutes of practice a day. Nothing here depends on talent. Only on showing up. Here's the shape of it.

Week one

We fit the guitar to your body and get a real sound out of it on day one.

• Sitting position and right-hand placement
• Tuning by ear and by app
• Your first two chords, or first melody

Week two

The part everyone finds hard. We slow it down until it stops being hard.

• Clean fingering, no buzzing strings
• Steady strumming or simple fingerpicking
• Reading tab, or basic notation

Week three

You pick it. We arrange it to match what your hands can do this month.

• Counting in and keeping time
• Two-chord and three-chord songs
• Practicing in small sections

Week four

We record it if you like, and choose the direction for the next stretch.

• Playing without stopping to fix
• What the notes you're playing mean
• The next piece, chosen together

 Progress isn't linear, and I don't pretend otherwise. Some weeks we consolidate. Lessons are 30, 45, or 60 minutes.

Shorter and more frequent works better for younger students. 

My teaching style blends structure with creativity, aiming to make every lesson meaningful, motivating, and fun. 

Since 2002, I’ve been offering comprehensive and affordable private guitar lessons in Naples. My work is a passion, and it brings me joy to share this enthusiasm with my students. From day one, they learn important foundational techniques to boost their skills and self-esteem. Each student has a unique learning style, and it’s my responsibility to discover that and adapt my lessons accordingly. Contact me today to learn how I can help you achieve your musical goals.

Growing a lifetime love of music through private guitar lessons, a passion for learning with the Suzuki method guitar, and building self-esteem.

Inspiring joy of performance through private guitar lessons, self-exploration with the Suzuki method guitar, and a sense of accomplishment.