1^st lesson free

Mitchell

5 (8 reviews)

Rate $88
Response 1h
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Number of students Mitchell has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
50+
Number of students Mitchell has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

5 (8 reviews)

$88/hr

1^st lesson free

Guitar
Bass guitar

Experienced tutor in Guitar in Costa Mesa, Mitchell offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Guitar
Bass guitar

Lesson location

- online

About Mitchell

I have 25 years of professional experience as a session and touring musician, playing guitar, lap steel, dobro, bass and mandolin and bass on countless recordings and stages around the world, with recording and performing credits ranging from Dave Grohl's Grammy award -winning documentary film "Sound City" to Jack Johnson's "Let It Be Sung". With an obvious abundance of available instructors to choose from in the area, I feel that my resume from years of experience as a full-time professional instrumentalist in the music industry speaks for itself. With Guitar Lessons Orange County, emphasis is focused on making learning how to play an instrument a fun experience as opposed to tedious and confusing, while still ensuring swift and efficient progress. Some of my influences include Jeff Beck, Eddie Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix, Peter Green, Eric Clapton, Ry Cooder, Pat Metheny, Robben Ford, Albert Lee, Lowell George, Jerry Reed, John McLaughlin, Tony Rice, David Lindley, Michael Landau, John Scofield, Joe Pass and many more. Lessons take place either in my private studio in Costa Mesa, or online in location in the world with a wifi signal. The weekly lesson schedule runs Sunday through Friday, from 9am to 8pm. The specific focus of a student's lessons depends on what level the student is starting from, as well as what the student own personal goals they wish to achieve with lessons. Everyone wants to learn and achieve different things, therefore a lesson plan is specifically designed for each individual based on their goals, their specific taste in music and other factors specific to them. Regardless of their level of experience, lessons for any student are always an intentionally well-balanced combination of technical progress and fun. Nothing makes students of any age lose interest more quickly than the experience of taking music lessons being no fun and simply feeling like a chore. Guitar Lessons Orange County excels at helping beginners of any age learn core fundamentals and start playing basic guitar quickly, helping intermediate players develop their natural ear and move into the world of free-form improvisation, and helping more advanced players refine their technique and become a well-rounded, versatile musician who is prepared to pursue professional work in the music industry. Learning how to play an instrument is something that has had a profound and deeply-positive impact on my life. Since first picking up a guitar 34 years ago, creating sound with my own hands is something that I continue to find fascinating and thrilling every day. Having even a small role in helping someone else discover that same personal connection with music is deeply satisfying.

About the lesson

Guitar lessons offered by Mitchell are tailored to each student's needs and level. Lessons can also be held online. Lessons are also available in Costa Mesa. The first lesson is free to define learning goals and methodology.

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5 (8 reviews)

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Mitch
- 5
Perfect! Mitchell is awesome to work with - knowledgeable and extraordinarily patient. Highly recommend him.
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Mitch

Perfect! Mitchell is awesome to work with - knowledgeable and extraordinarily patient. Highly recommend him.
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Nathan
- 5
Perfect! Great guy. Cool studio. My 10 year old is having a lot of fun.
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Nathan

Perfect! Great guy. Cool studio. My 10 year old is having a lot of fun.
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Michael

Mitch is a bonafide professional and he really "gets it." He knows good music, is a really nice guy and a patient and talented teacher. Highly recommended.
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Michael
Mitch is a bonafide professional and he really "gets it." He knows good music, is a really nice guy and a patient and talented teacher. Highly recommended.
Chris

Learning to play guitar with Mitchell has been a great experience. He gets you into playing songs right away and you learn at your pace. He’s fun, enthusiastic and supportive. Soon after starting, you’ll get into more chords and when you’re ready, theory & advanced playing techniques. All while playing the music and songs YOU love.
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Chris
Learning to play guitar with Mitchell has been a great experience. He gets you into playing songs right away and you learn at your pace. He’s fun, enthusiastic and supportive. Soon after starting, you’ll get into more chords and when you’re ready, theory & advanced playing techniques. All while playing the music and songs YOU love.
Justin

I would highly recommend Mitchell Townsend at Guitar Lessons OC to any level of guitarist who wants to improve their playing. From beginner to advanced, spanning all genres and techniques, Mitchell provides professional guitar instruction in a comfortable learning environment. Truly a great player and instructor!
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Justin
I would highly recommend Mitchell Townsend at Guitar Lessons OC to any level of guitarist who wants to improve their playing. From beginner to advanced, spanning all genres and techniques, Mitchell provides professional guitar instruction in a comfortable learning environment. Truly a great player and instructor!
Bryan

I take a weekly guitar lesson with Mitchell who is an incredibly talented guitar player and accomplished musician. And an awesome guy! He is very good at teaching in a way that anyone can understand and enjoy. I have excelled more with the guitar after six months of instruction with Mitchell than I had in previous six years. This is fun stuff!!
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Bryan
I take a weekly guitar lesson with Mitchell who is an incredibly talented guitar player and accomplished musician. And an awesome guy! He is very good at teaching in a way that anyone can understand and enjoy. I have excelled more with the guitar after six months of instruction with Mitchell than I had in previous six years. This is fun stuff!!
Dave

I've been writing songs and playing guitar for most of my life, and having Mitchell work with me on my first two records was a lifetime's worth of knowledge. Every show I've played with him, every song we've arranged, and most of our conversations are little lessons on how to get better. This is the guy you want to learn music from.
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Dave
I've been writing songs and playing guitar for most of my life, and having Mitchell work with me on my first two records was a lifetime's worth of knowledge. Every show I've played with him, every song we've arranged, and most of our conversations are little lessons on how to get better. This is the guy you want to learn music from.
GDFriend

Mitch is super easy to work with. He has a wealth of real world guitar experience; from touring on the road to recording in the studio. He is simply the Real Deal! And did I mention he has a pitch perfect ear and can (and does) transcribe any song for you - note for note. But he does it in a way which is accurate and the way the artist would play the song. IMitch has been working with me for the past two years and needless to say my guitar playing is vastly improved. I would highly recommend Mitch to instruct any guitarist, any level and any style! I already have.
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GDFriend
Mitch is super easy to work with. He has a wealth of real world guitar experience; from touring on the road to recording in the studio. He is simply the Real Deal! And did I mention he has a pitch perfect ear and can (and does) transcribe any song for you - note for note. But he does it in a way which is accurate and the way the artist would play the song. IMitch has been working with me for the past two years and needless to say my guitar playing is vastly improved. I would highly recommend Mitch to instruct any guitarist, any level and any style! I already have.
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