There are many reasons to begin guitar lessons in Raleigh NC. Some might say guitar is more convenient than piano- it’s certainly easier to transport. Others could say it’s because of the versatility: you can play acoustic, electric, 12 string, baritone or bass. Maybe it’s because you can wear it with a strap and guitarists look cool on stage! All of this is true, and there are plenty of other reasons to pick guitar, but the truth is, it can seem pretty hard, confusing, even nonsensical. No matter the reason Eliot Wilcox of Velvet Aquarium Guitar Studio is a seasoned musician and instructor, skilled with many instruments available for lessons.
Raleigh guitar lessons from Velvet Aquarium Guitar Studio are a journey into a world of music and artistic expression performed on the stage of a fretboard. It’s a drama, a dance and a musical all in one. It is, however, very challenging, and let’s face it, far from self-explanatory. Students may find themself perplexed by the non-intuitive layout of the instrument, or overwhelmed by the design and concepts of music theory. This is where the patience, skill and adaptive teaching approach found at Velvet Aquarium Guitar Studio can assist.
Beginning students learn how to tune and hold the guitar along with correct finger positioning for open chords and open scales. Practice routines are developed and encouraged and students begin to build a catalog of songs to perform.
Intermediate students continue to build on basic principles and begin practice routines built around scale patterns. Music Theory is introduced through examples from the song sections, chord changes, and riffs they have already learned.
Advanced students are tasked with “fretboard mastery”, complex chord structure, and continuing to study theoretical concepts. At this stage the student may choose to focus on a particular style or area of focus.
No matter your level of skill or reasons for starting Raleigh guitar lessons, Velvet Aquarium Guitar Studio is the name to trust to get you where you want to go! Velvet Aquarium Guitar Studio uses a personalized approach for all lessons, never a “cookie-cutter” one size fits all method. Contact us online or call 919-624-7813 for a free consultation on guitar lessons in Raleigh. Velvet Aquarium Guitar Studio can also assist with lessons for bass, ukulele, mandolin and other instruments