Guitar / Ukulele Lessons With A CU Graduate

Boulder CO

Description

A graduate of 2012, Derek has been teaching guitar and ukulele since 2010. He performs frequently in Boulder / Denver and has several self produced guitar albums of all original compositions. Visit his website below for a sample of this music. In 2019 Derek was one of 20 people selected worldwide to compete in an international fingerstyle guitar competition. You can look forward to learning: ★ Basics such as how to properly hold the guitar, maintaining proper posture, breathing while playing, hand /wrist placement and finger placement. ★ Right and left hand techniques, including classical finger style picking, picking techniques, barre chords, and effortless mastery of fretboard positions. ★Reading standard music notation and tablature, learning and applying music theory ★Percussive guitar techniques to take your playing to the next level ★Learning traditional and famous guitar pieces (beginner to advanced) ★Music composition on guitar for songwriters and many, many other aspects of the instrument. Whatever your current level, and whatever type of guitar / ukulele you play, Derek can help you reach your goals. 
 Derek specializes in teaching students in a personalized modality that allows each student’s goals to be the driving force of each meeting. If you are a beginner, he can help you create a practice regimen. $55 per hour with lesson bundle discounts. www.derekdemuth.com