A couple of my students have written some nice things about me. You can read them below.
Tyler is an excellent teacher. He’s helped me to get a much better grasp of the fretboard and to break out of the pentatonic box. I feel that my knowledge of theory has come a long way since my first lesson with Tyler. He has a real talent for simplifying seemingly complex concepts.
-John Shea
I learned so much so easy from Tyler and he’s flexible about lesson times and all that so it makes it so you can do things on your watch. He’s a nice guy so he’s always willing to help you learn whatever you want when you come into a lesson. His lessons speak for themselves, because recently I was in a room full of guitarists, half of which were taught by Tyler and you could pick out which ones he taught because they all weren’t playing the same clone-ish riffs over and over. Musically he’s the smartest person I’ve ever met but he always remains down to earth. If you wanna learn how to be a musician instead of just another guy with a guitar Tyler is definitely your best bet.
-Brian (Age 14)
(Tyler) is very good at guitar. He is patient. He takes things slow to begin but he starts to speed up a little bit. He starts off teaching easy and slow songs then he builds up to more difficult songs. He is very nice. He won’t mind if you have to cancel a lesson. He will always help you with whatever you need. He will not mind if you want to learn a specific song. He is always willing to help you on anything you need help on. I hope you have a great time with Tyler because I DO!!!
-Jacob (Age 13)
Tyler is a great teacher with unbelievably large amount of knowledge, and best of all, the ability to share this knowledge. He is not like your typical teacher who just asks you to play something; he tells you why you play what you play and what you can do to improvise. If you want to know about the theory of playing, and really improve your playing, he is the best you can have. Definitely recommend!
-Petri Nira (Business Professional: Finland)
Posted in Lessons ~ Comments Off
There are few things that are as important to me as teaching, which is why I continue to teach despite having success in other areas of music. I feel it is my obligation to share the information that I’ve spent all too many hours decoding, reworking, tinkering with and synthesizing. The idea that someone somewhere would ever need struggle and frustrate, the way I did in order to acquire the knowledge that I now possess, is incredibly disturbing to me.
For this reason I try my best to adhere to the following principles when I teach:
- Understanding
–The most frustrating thing for myself as a young student was that I could physically play my instrument well, but I had no clue as to why I was playing the notes I was playing beyond seeing them notated in the music.
- De-mystifying & filtering for practical information
–It’s hard to find good information on music, and as a result it is even harder to find people who understand it. Billy Joel, after an interviewer had referred to him as a “genius,” was famously quoted as saying “I am, as I’ve said, merely competent. But in an age of incompetence, that makes me extraordinary.” Thus, in my teaching I try to remove mystery, dogma, misinformation, and bad advice until you are left with nothing but naked facts, truths, and workable tools.
- Reality
–A good quantity of my students go on to make decent livings in musical fields, but most don’t. It is possible to become a musician without living inside of a practice room, just as it is possible to become a millionaire and never break a bead of sweat doing manual labor. Hard work does pay off, but not without the knowledge to back it up, be it learned or intuitive. It’s OK that you’re not a musical robot. I want my students to come away from lessons with tools, not stress and workloads.
Oh, and I try to keep things fun. I have a weird sense of humor and I’m not high strung …at all. But you’re paying for knowledge so I don’t mess around in that respect.
If you’re interested in lessons please use the form to contact me and I’ll email or call you at my first opportunity. I have a rather fluid schedule but it does tend to fill up, as I have a nasty habit of over-extending myself from time to time, but currently there is no waiting list.
-Tyler
Posted in Lessons ~ Comments Off
Prices for an hour long, private lesson as of 07/01/08:
First lesson is free, after which:
Studio Lessons
$40 per/lesson*
In Home Lessons
$50-100 per/lesson*
(Depending on your location)
*Volume discounts available!
Payment:
- The first attended lesson is completely free.
- After the first lesson it is expected that you pay in advanced for the next 4+ lessons before attending the second lesson.
- After the fifth lesson, (1st + next 4) if you intend on continuing, you will be expected to pay for another block of four lessons before continuing with instruction.
Lesson Policies:
- Lessons must be canceled 24 hours in advanced of scheduled appointment to be excused.
- Any lesson unattended without proper noticed will be billed.
- Lessons once purchased are not refundable.
- Lessons once purchased must be used within 3 months of purchase.
Posted in Lessons ~ Comments Off
Q: Are students required to purchase any books or additional material?
A: No, all lesson material is written and provided by Tyler.
Q: How old are your students?
A: All ages. Currently my youngest is 5 years old, and my oldest is 67. However, if students are younger than 8 serious parent participation is usually beneficial.
Q: What style of music do you play/teach.
A: My teaching is not “style-specific”. Although I am somewhat partial toward contemporary music,
such as Jazz, Blues, Rock, and Country, ect…
Q: Do you teach anything other than guitar?
A: Currently, I am also available to teach saxophone, music theory, and ear training, as well as giving clinics and seminars about music and guitar.
Q: Do I need to bring an amp with me?
A: No, All you need is your guitar and yourself. I have plenty of amplification, and if you need, I can even lend you a guitar for the lesson.
Posted in Lessons ~ Comments Off
My studio is located at the following address:
6 Wigglesworth ST, APT 1
Boston, MA 02120
View Larger Map
I also make house calls in addition to giving lessons from my studio. Please note that the price for an in-home lesson is more expensive due to travel and preparation factors.
Posted in Lessons ~ Comments Off
