Kyle S. TakeLessons Instructor Music, Guitar, Music Theory, Fretboard knowledge, Scales over chords, Composition, sight reading... Canakin Ct., Saint Louis, MO

- Endorse WASHBURN GUITARS

- 25 years playing experiance

- 10 years teaching experiance

- Began playing at age 6

-  In 2004 composed for national late night talk show

- Primary styles include classical based metal, rock, and country

- Have a catolog of over 200 original songs

- I understand that not everyone learns at the same pace

When I'm not instructing a student, I'm in the corner of my studio with headphones on and my axe pluged in or playing shows with my band Nedra.  The one thing that I feel sets me apart from the other instructors in my area is that I actually love to teach.  I can't explain the feeling I get when I see one of my students play that riff that they thought was impossable or the look in their eye when they finally "get it".  I take a differant approach on teaching.  I develope a lesson plan for each individule student acording to his or her skill level, interests, style, and goals. My students are my life and I will do whatever I have to do to see them succeed. 

I try not to incorperate my style into the lessons, however, my primary style is classical based metal.  My influences include such artist as Randy Rhodes, Malmsteen, and Zakk.  I prefer to teach my students the theory, concepts, and strength building nessecery to develope their own style and to be an individule.

I believe that each one of my students deserve first class treatment. As a student of mine you will learn the complete method for playing whatever style that you are interested in.  Here are just some of the things that you will learn under my instruction.

Beginners:

- Gain a good grasp of the basics while learning some advanced techniques.

- Learn the proper way to practice!!

- Ear training. Learn how to hear the notes that you are playing.

- Increase dexterity, stretch, and speed

- Theory. Know "why" you are playing what you are playing

- Sight reading (tabs and  notes)

Advanced:

- Speed, speed, and more speed

- The correct exercises that will bring you closer to your goals

- Advanced theory

- Improvisation

- Sight reading

- How to find your own sound/style

Metal Methods, Classical Methods, Rock Methods, Country Methods, Speed Building, Basics, Advanced Techniques and exercises, Composition,

Music, Guitar, Music Theory, Fretboard knowledge, Scales over chords, Composition, sight reading (music and tabs)

Always avalable upon request

Endorsments: Washburn Guitars, Randell Amps