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Congratulations. You are now beginning the journey of a lifetime, the adventure to end-all-adventures, the quest-of-quests. You will impress friends and foes, men and women, royalty and commoner. You will learn to play guitar. If you are looking for lessons for your child, your child will do all these things. Its going to be awesome.

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Classical Guitar

Guitar Awakening: Beginner's Paradise

Just getting started? We're not going to waste time in any of those standard method books; we need something with a little more pizazz.Record your own album...Creating your own album-now there is an idea. From Day One we'll be working towards completing your début recording. Along the way, you'll learn everything you need to know to feel comfortable and confident in any musical situation. Your album will be chock-full-o' all styles and awesomeness you will learn. The pièce de résistance? A blues track where you play all the guitar parts; rhythm and lead! Don't think you can do it? Think again! Others have gone before you; you will follow them to guitar glory.

I never thought I could play... Kale is really, really great. He's a great musician, he's a great teacher... I've made a lot of progress from the beginning.

Kelly Johnson

Ready to make it happen? Contact me and we'll get the process started. A little unsure? You can preview my totally-rad Method Book (a work-in-progress) and check out some of my student's reviews.

Guitar Awakening: Kid's Edition

Music lessons for kids are great: just imagine all the wonderful alone-time you'll have once you can tell your kid “Go Practice!” But seriously here, folks.Games. Play. Fun. Its how kids learn. Kids aren't little grown-ups. They think differently, they move differently, they learn differently. We're going to teach your child using the most natural methods possible; playing games, listening to music, and basically making the whole lessons-thing into one big ball o' fun-learnin'-goodness. Why? Well, to make a child into a musician, we need to develop many skills and abilities; physical strength, intellectual acuteness, artistic sensitivity, determination, awareness, goal setting... ok, I get bored just listing all the things! A spoon full of sugar will help your child get all this awesomeness without going stir-crazy; that spoon of sugar is the games and the fun that we have in the lessons.

Kale has passed down his love of music and instruments to my son... I have recommended him to many friends and will continue to do so--we are really lucky to have found him!

Wendy K, mother of Ryan

Ready for some kid-awesomeness? Contact me and we'll get moving on it. A little unsure? Check out some of my student's reviews.

Gateway to the Alhambra: Classical Guitar

You can forget the backing band; all you'll need to sound great is you, a guitar, and your 10 favorite fingers. Astounding solo guitar skills. 400 years of Guitar Excellence.Technical Prowess. Fingerpicking Mastery. All this and more will lay at your fingertips. We'll hit all the big classical genres- Spanish (for your inner-romantic), Baroque (for your inner-intelligentsia), Classical (for your inner-Rationalist), and Renaissance music (for your inner-Luddite). We'll use the most popular methods of the past 200 years to get you there. Hey, if heavy metal guitar gods like Randy Rhoads and Eddie Van Halen used classical, who knows where you'll go?

He has an outstanding knowledge of the instrument, theory, and the genre, surpassed only by his knack for teaching it… I look forward to his lessons each week. He couldn't come with a higher recommendation!

Laura Pozniak

Want to dive in? Contact me and we'll get started. A little unsure? My student's reviews may help you out; these articles are also great.

Matt Aigen: “My playing has improved so much in three months it is incredible… After years of guitar lessons, I have found a teacher that will guide me to my fullest potential on the guitar. The songs that I learn are challenging but not so far over my head that I put down the guitar. The lessons build on the skill that you have learned. Kale makes you feel comfortable from the first lesson. It is all-positive.”
James Somers: “The highlight of my week… He was definitely able to help me get to the next step and systematically figure out what I need to do to become a better player… give his free lesson a go!"
Andrew Allwine: “ These lessons help to make the learning process fun… I came to Kale with a very limited understanding of guitar playing. However, within a few lessons I could approach the music with confidence, knowing that with his guidance, I would be able to work through the inherent difficulties of learning an instrument.”
Laura Pozniak: “ Kale is relatable, patient, encouraging, and a blast to work with; I look forward to his lessons each week… After studying classical guitar throughout college I was concerned about finding a local instructor with a solid classical background, who could teach well beyond the basics. Kale … has an outstanding knowledge of the instrument, theory, and the genre, surpassed only by his knack for teaching it. He takes the time to find music and exercises that are enjoyable and challenging - at the appropriate level for each student. He couldn't come with a higher recommendation!”
Nick Patton: “ Kale's classically trained background coupled with his enthusiasm to share his musical passion are unparalleled. Highly recommended… Prior to taking lessons with Kale, I was more or less self-taught… I've been working with Kale for less than a year and have seen significant improvement in my playing, musical rhythm, and understanding of music theory.”
John Weber: “…I think Kale can see what type of person you are and player you can potentially become and teach you to play where it remains fun and challenging but not frustrating... I had another breakthrough this week. I can truly say this most weeks. Thanks, Kale!”
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