1st lesson free
Dara
- Rate $56
- Response 1h
$56/hr
Contact
1st lesson free
- Guitar
- Flamenco Guitar
- Mandolin
- Banjo
Learn guitar with a tutor with 5+ years of experience who makes music come alive through hands-on lessons, clear technique, and creative exploration. Build rhythm, style, and confidence while playing
- Guitar
- Flamenco Guitar
- Mandolin
- Banjo
Lesson location
About Dara
I’m a guitar tutor with over 5 years of experience and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Guitar Performance. My lessons are tailored to each student, whether you’re a beginner or an advanced player aiming for authentic blues mastery. I specialize in slide guitar techniques, open tunings, and fingerpicking blues styles. Over the years, I’ve helped students develop technical skill, musicality, and confidence in their playing. I also teach multiple regional blues styles, including Delta, Chicago, and Piedmont. My approach is supportive, motivating, and focused on helping you discover your unique musical voice. I break down complex techniques into manageable steps and make every lesson engaging and practical. You’ll learn not just the notes, but the feel and emotion that make blues music so powerful. I love seeing students light up when they connect with the groove or nail a tricky fingerpicking pattern. Whether you want to play for fun, perform live, or record your own music, I’ll help you reach your goals. Lessons include technique, repertoire, and improvisation tailored to your interests. Together, we’ll explore the rich heritage of the blues and bring it to life in your playing. Let’s make music that feels authentic, expressive, and deeply satisfying.
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About the lesson
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- +2
levels :
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Professional
Kids
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
My teaching approach is centered on helping students explore the guitar in all its possibilities. I focus on technique, musicality, and understanding different genres like funk, metal, country, and jazz. Each lesson is tailored to the student’s goals and interests, whether you want to play for fun or record your own music. I encourage adapting techniques to fit diverse sounds and styles. Students learn not just the notes, but how to make music their own. I work closely with teenage rebels and aspiring recording artists to unlock their creativity. Lessons cover rhythm, improvisation, chord voicings, and stylistic nuances. We explore songs, exercises, and original compositions. My approach emphasizes versatility, expression, and confident playing. I guide students to push boundaries while building strong foundational skills. Every lesson encourages curiosity and exploration. Together, we discover new avenues for your guitar playing. You’ll leave each session inspired and ready to play with purpose. Let’s explore endless musical possibilities and make your guitar playing unique.
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Rates
Rate
- $56
Pack prices
- 5h: $280
- 10h: $560
online
- $56/h
free lessons
The first lesson with Dara will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.
- 1hr
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