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Best Guitar Lessons In Simi Valley
Sure there are plenty of guitarists in your area and online, but do they have the real experience to get you where you want to be as a player?
So you’re a beginner and want to know everything about guitar from the "ground-up"? Or you’re a seasoned professional player who’s looking for a fresh approach and new ideas? I can help.
I have been playing for 6 years and in that short time have put out 2 albums, have been teaching since 2007, & have been seen and congratulated by some of the best guitarists/musicians in the industry(Lincoln Brewster, Norm Stockton, George Lynch, Andy Timmons and many more).
This experience, combined with having a “ground-up” solo career: writing, performing, being hired for sessions, transcription work, and doing radio interviews in support of my albums, gives me what it takes to be a well-rounded player. Let me share some of this experience with you through my lessons.
Why go to some cheap music shop to sit in an uncomfortably tiny room for 30 minutes with a teacher who doesn’t have real experience and charges insane amounts of money? Save on money, and learn from a real guitar player with real experience while we dive into all that is guitar in an easy to understand manner and chill environment.
I pioneered guitar lessons to be highly effective and can:
In Person(Simi Valley)Lessons: Payment is due in full at the first scheduled lesson, 1/2 Hour lessons are also available and are usually recommended for beginners.
Rates: Rates are $25 per Hour. Pay-per-month is preferred but payment-per-lesson can be done.
Teaching Concepts: I offer training in all musical methods including theory, guitar technique (sweep picking, string skipping, scales, modes, speed, alternate picking, hybrid picking, chicken pickin’, two handed tapping, etc…), songwriting and guitar performance. I evaluate the goals & objectives of my students and customizes lessons for each individual.
Cancellations: As a rule, I require 24 hours or more advance notice for you to receive credit for the cancellation of an appointment. There can be no exceptions to this policy due to the fact that you are removing my ability to schedule another student in this time slot.
No Shows: If you do not show up for an appointment/lesson, without contacting me before the 24 hour cancellation period, then you will still be charged for the time, no exceptions.
My Credentials:
So you’re a beginner and want to know everything about guitar from the "ground-up"? Or you’re a seasoned professional player who’s looking for a fresh approach and new ideas? I can help.
I have been playing for 6 years and in that short time have put out 2 albums, have been teaching since 2007, & have been seen and congratulated by some of the best guitarists/musicians in the industry(Lincoln Brewster, Norm Stockton, George Lynch, Andy Timmons and many more).
This experience, combined with having a “ground-up” solo career: writing, performing, being hired for sessions, transcription work, and doing radio interviews in support of my albums, gives me what it takes to be a well-rounded player. Let me share some of this experience with you through my lessons.
Why go to some cheap music shop to sit in an uncomfortably tiny room for 30 minutes with a teacher who doesn’t have real experience and charges insane amounts of money? Save on money, and learn from a real guitar player with real experience while we dive into all that is guitar in an easy to understand manner and chill environment.
I pioneered guitar lessons to be highly effective and can:
- provide a structured learning method that will guarantee results
- help you finally understand ALL the theory you’ve been trying to figure out in a very simple and easily understandable manner
- help you see a chord progression and know exactly what to play over it.
- help you become a VERY good improviser
- help you VASTLY expand your vocabulary and technical ability
- help you with songwriting
- …and MUCH more
In Person(Simi Valley)Lessons: Payment is due in full at the first scheduled lesson, 1/2 Hour lessons are also available and are usually recommended for beginners.
Rates: Rates are $25 per Hour. Pay-per-month is preferred but payment-per-lesson can be done.
Teaching Concepts: I offer training in all musical methods including theory, guitar technique (sweep picking, string skipping, scales, modes, speed, alternate picking, hybrid picking, chicken pickin’, two handed tapping, etc…), songwriting and guitar performance. I evaluate the goals & objectives of my students and customizes lessons for each individual.
Cancellations: As a rule, I require 24 hours or more advance notice for you to receive credit for the cancellation of an appointment. There can be no exceptions to this policy due to the fact that you are removing my ability to schedule another student in this time slot.
No Shows: If you do not show up for an appointment/lesson, without contacting me before the 24 hour cancellation period, then you will still be charged for the time, no exceptions.
My Credentials:
- I am the 1st place grand prize winner of world renowned Christian artist Lincoln Brewster's Guitar Contest "Show Me What You've Got" and I was chosen by Lincoln himself.
- I am the the runner up to Glen Drover's(former lead guitarist in Megadeth) Guitar Contest "Ground Zero" and I was chosen by Magna Carta Records & Glen Drover himself.
- 2 Professional CD's Out At 15 Years Old Which Have Sold All Over The World
- Endorsed by: Fernandes Guitars, HALO Guitars, DiMarzio Pickups, 4 Seasons Pickups, AMT Electronics, AWE-IN-ONE Picks, Morley Pedals, Sonuus, Rock Plug & Guitar Pro 6
- Multiple Radio Interviews Done In Support Of My Debut Album at 15 years old
- Have Been Hired Many Times For Professional Transcription Work
- I have 2 Books Published, "Neoclassical Shred 101" & "Advanced Rock Licks".
- Over 700,000 Hits On The Internet(YouTube, Myspace Music, ReverbNation etc)
What The Industry Pro's Have To Say About Me:
"Great tone and playing. Well done!"
-Larry DiMarzio(Founder of DiMarzio Pickups)
"Sounds great Eric! You are a gifted player!"
- Jon Levin(Guitarist For Multi-Platinum Band, Dokken)
"Eric has the rare combination of chops and phrasing in his playing! The strong tunes and excellent guitar work is sure to please guitar and music fans alike!"
- Carl Roa(Solo Artist/Magic Elf)
"Like Satriani did in the 80's in the midst of a generation of intense guitar players, Eric shows that a nice melody is worth showcasing, and a hair-raising solo is worth waiting for, which enhances the crazier moments. Rather that shoot off his best licks up front, Eric writes real songs and enhances them with great solos. Definitely a formidable young player to watch out for!"
- Chris Brooks(Solo Artist)
"Eric Maldonado is a young and talented player who has a keen ear for tone and musicality. His latest release is packed full of mellifluous montages, matched by memorable, magical guitar moments. Stand out cuts include "Hero Stand" and "Shadows", each track is chock full of sweet guitar tones, catchy hooks and scintillating solos... this CD's a keeper! "
- Laurie Monk(Truth In Shredding - Home To Undiscovered Guitarists)
"Very Impressive! Playing way beyond his years, Eric has great tone, technique and cool tunes! Not to mention, a very bright future!"
- Rod DeGeorge(Solo Artist)
"Eric, I was really impressed with your playing and compositions especially at only being 15. You're well on your way to being a great player."
- Derryl Gabel(Fusion Jazz Master)
"Eric, you really have it all - a tasty, melodic playing style, excellent songs, killer vibrato and great tone!"
- Paul Tauterouff(Solo Artist)
"Eric, your music sounds already very mature and i know it will bring you far!!"
- Joop Wolters(Solo Artist)
-Larry DiMarzio(Founder of DiMarzio Pickups)
"Sounds great Eric! You are a gifted player!"
- Jon Levin(Guitarist For Multi-Platinum Band, Dokken)
"Eric has the rare combination of chops and phrasing in his playing! The strong tunes and excellent guitar work is sure to please guitar and music fans alike!"
- Carl Roa(Solo Artist/Magic Elf)
"Like Satriani did in the 80's in the midst of a generation of intense guitar players, Eric shows that a nice melody is worth showcasing, and a hair-raising solo is worth waiting for, which enhances the crazier moments. Rather that shoot off his best licks up front, Eric writes real songs and enhances them with great solos. Definitely a formidable young player to watch out for!"
- Chris Brooks(Solo Artist)
"Eric Maldonado is a young and talented player who has a keen ear for tone and musicality. His latest release is packed full of mellifluous montages, matched by memorable, magical guitar moments. Stand out cuts include "Hero Stand" and "Shadows", each track is chock full of sweet guitar tones, catchy hooks and scintillating solos... this CD's a keeper! "
- Laurie Monk(Truth In Shredding - Home To Undiscovered Guitarists)
"Very Impressive! Playing way beyond his years, Eric has great tone, technique and cool tunes! Not to mention, a very bright future!"
- Rod DeGeorge(Solo Artist)
"Eric, I was really impressed with your playing and compositions especially at only being 15. You're well on your way to being a great player."
- Derryl Gabel(Fusion Jazz Master)
"Eric, you really have it all - a tasty, melodic playing style, excellent songs, killer vibrato and great tone!"
- Paul Tauterouff(Solo Artist)
"Eric, your music sounds already very mature and i know it will bring you far!!"
- Joop Wolters(Solo Artist)
My 2 Solo Albums Released On Elusive Sound Entertainment
Check Out My Guitar Playing In These Videos
Metal Shred
Metal Shred 2
Melodic Guitar Hymn Arrangement
SWEEP Picking Madness
So whether you are looking to become Simi Valley's next Eddie Van Halen, looking to start from the ground up and get good FAST, or if you are a parent who is looking for a teacher who will make beginning guitar fun, and easy for their child...I'm the guy to go to! I am more than qualified to become your guitar teacher as you can read, see, and hear. I will help you achieve what you want on the guitar. I will help you along the way and always give you tips on how to improve. I want to be the teacher I never had and help you reach your guitar playing goals today! Become a successful player or just a great player who plays for fun or as a hobby. Either way, we can make it happen. My lessons are guaranteed to work and get you were you want musically. What are you waiting for? Let's go get started NOW!
*DISCLAIMER FOR PARENTS*
I am very open to teaching young kids, but I would appreciate your child being serious about learning the guitar. Please do not sign up for lessons if you are looking for a place to drop off your child for a while to kill time. Only sign up if you want you are serious about wanting your child to learn music in a fun, enthusiastic and easy way! :)