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   My name is Chris Graham. I teach private guitar lessons in Chattanooga, TN.  I have over 20 years experience teaching guitar lessons. I work with students of all different skill levels from brand new beginners all the way through advanced players.

My main focus is to  understand a students desired goals and areas of playing they are hoping to improve and grow in. Once specific goals and direction are established I create custom lessons and plans to help each student achieve their individual musical goals. 

 I understand growing as a musician is not always easy and can be frustrating.  I hope to eliminate some of the frustration along the way by providing positive encouraging feedback while implementing  practical and efficient ways of improving techniques and overall learning. I'm a firm believer that learning to play guitar should be fun, exciting and inspiring. I try to carry this  into every lesson.

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Common Topics Covered In Lessons

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• Basics -- guitar parts, neck notes, hand positions, sitting positions, etc.

• Finger Exercises -- for building the dexterity needed to play.

• Chords -- the building blocks for songs

• Learning Songs -- chosen by you, not me.

• Scales

• Music theory -- understanding the 'language' of music.  

• Song writing & Composing 

• Standard Notation Reading 

• Ear Training

• How to "Learn and Play by Ear"

• Rhythm Playing

• Lead Playing

• Composing Solos

• How to Improvise

• Understanding  Guitar Tones -- Pickups, Effects Pedals, Amps, Etc..

• How To Record Guitars -- Micing techniques, performance tips and tricks

• Live Performance Preperation

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