ADULT GUITAR LESSONS
Our adult guitar students have a wide range of interests and goals. Some are self-taught songwriters looking to improve their playing and composition skills. Many are amateur music lovers who take lessons for fun or to learn their favorite songs for family events—we think that’s a great goal! And because our guitar teacher specializes in jazz and improvisation, we also have students interested in the challenging and rewarding study of jazz guitar. Our students come from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, with musical tastes to match. We wouldn’t have it any other way. Get in touch to find out if Paper Moon Studio is the right fit for you.
What's different about Paper Moon Studio guitar lessons?
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Experienced, committed teachers who actually care about helping you reach your goals
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Flexible scheduling
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Quiet, comfortable practice rooms (that means no competing with the noise of other students!)
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The opportunity to perform at our regular Talent Shows for adult students. Ease into performing in a safe, supportive environment!
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Optional voice coaching. Want to sing and play at the same time? Ask about combining guitar lessons with occasional voice lessons!
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Songwriting and production skills: Let us help you perfect and record your own songs!
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Professional-quality recordings offered from our at-home studio & more!
Teacher Fun Fact: Andrew has toured internationally with renowned Desert Blues bands Terakaft & Ali Farka Touré Band.
Sign up for guitar lessons with Andrew, and you'll have the opportunity to...
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Learn to perform the songs you love with confidence and style
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Record, mix, and even produce your own music
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Explore a wide variety of genres: folk, rock, jazz, blues, fingerpicking, and classical guitar
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Ear train. Read guitar tabs & sheet music. Understand music theory fundamentals.
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Learn to improvise at any level and with any kind of material
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Develop a healthy technique that supports effortless and beautiful playing
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Develop dexterity and rhythmic independence through proven exercises
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Learn how to practice effectively at home
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Get valuable instruction on your choice of pedals & amps, as well as the setup of your guitar, in order to optimize your sound.
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Get songwriting tips & much more!
Featured Student:
Rae Horwitz
Working with Andrew has been an amazing experience, deepening my understanding of guitar and enriching my musical journey.
Rae Horwitz
Our talented student, Rae, is a dog groomer with a love for music, based in Chicago. In her free time, she composes songs and performs at open mics. She's working with Andrew on learning more sophisticated chords for her songwriting, and recording her demos with him!