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Beginner training plan
Your first lessonFirst we learn the parts of the instrument, what our hands will do and and pick a song to start learning!
Lesson 2-3We will listen to samples, learn the blues, and explore the origins of the instrument as well as define the genres you are interested in.
Lesson 4-10We will continue to study theory, technique, repertoire and improvisation.
Lesson 11+We will expand our horizons as we learn more genres, theory and artists.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonTheory, repertoire, technique and improvisation.
Lesson 2-3More theory, repertoire, technique, improvisation, and songwriting if desired.
Lesson 4-10More theory, repertoire, technique, improvisation, and songwriting if desired.
Lesson 11+More theory, repertoire, technique, improvisation, and songwriting if desired. Performance tips and playing nice with others.
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Miguel
Música con Gillian es muy divertido! Buenas clases cada vez.
Juliet
Wow I am so excited I am playing and singing like I never knew I could! I really understand my instrument so much better and I am getting more and more confident with music and myself!
Teagan
Gilly is a great guitar teacher. She taught me my very first chords and I will never forget get her.
Samuel
Music has always seemed scary to me, but Gillian helps me take it one nota at a time.
Tenny
Gills is a great teacher. She has a way of explaining everything so that I totally understand. I am becoming a great musician because of her.
Norman
Wow! I never knew music was so deep and powerful! Learning with Gillian is amazing!
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What you need to bringGuitar, notebook and pencil!
What I can bringMusic and knowledge!

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  1. Guitar
  3. California
  5. Oakland

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Gillian Harwin

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Guitar 🎸 lessons with

Gillian Harwin

Get a free trial lesson
Get a free trial lesson
Pay $0 today$100per lesson after trial
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Gillian is getting started on TeachMe.To. We don't yet have enough data to assign this coach a Happy Student Score, but you can read reviews left by their students.

We strictly vet every instructor so you can book with confidence. Satisfaction is guaranteed.

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5.0•10 reviews
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Gillian is getting started on TeachMe.To. We don't yet have enough data to assign this coach a Happy Student Score, but you can read reviews left by their students.

We strictly vet every instructor so you can book with confidence. Satisfaction is guaranteed.

Coach Rating
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About your guitar coach

Gillian is a passionate music teacher with over 30 years of experience in playing and teaching. She believes music strengthens the brain and enriches lives, and she is dedicated to helping her students grow through the magic of music!

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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates
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Lives in: New York, New York
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Years Playing: 35 years
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Given: 10 lessons
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📝Music Degree

Specializations

🎸Acoustic
🎸Blues
🎸Classical
🎸Electric

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