Learn Guitar with Derrick
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Meet your coach, Derrick
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Music has been my lifelong passion and sharing that joy with others is incredibly fulfilling. As a professional musician for over four decades, I bring a depth of experience to each lesson, guiding students of all levels to reach their musical aspirations. Let's unlock your musical potential together - I believe everyone has a song within them waiting to be played!
Levels taught: Intermediates, Beginners
Teaches: Kids, Adults, Teenagers, Seniors
🏅Professional Musician
🔥New to TeachMe.To
⭐️Recorded an album in 2022, Blue Sky Lightning
Try Derrick risk free. If you don't love your first lesson with Derrick, we'll switch you to another coach or give you a full refund.
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Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:4 courts available
Martha Burton Community Park
404 miles awayOutdoors
Fitler Square Park
414 miles awayOutdoors
Elkins Park
417 miles awayOutdoors
Delaware County Community College
403 miles awayIndoors
When I'm usually available
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.mondays8 AM - 8 PM
tuesdays8 AM - 8 PM
wednesdays8 AM - 8 PM
thursdays8 AM - 8 PM
fridays8 AM - 8 PM
saturdays8 AM - 8 PM
sundays8 AM - 8 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonWe talk about how to hold a guitar and how to hold the pick. 
Lesson 4-10We start talking about scales, and more complicated strumming patterns and more difficult chords.
Lesson 2-3We talk about easy chords to play and how to strum them.
Advanced training plan
What you need to bringThe student just needs to bring their guitar and guitar cable (if playing electric).
What I can bringI’ll provide the music stand and guitar amp if necessary.
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
We totally understand that life can be unpredictable and plans might change. That's
why we've got your back with our flexible cancellation policy, designed to give you
peace of mind when booking private sports lessons with our awesome local instructors!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
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