One on One, Private lessons

Guitar lessons are available for enthusiastic students of all levels, and all styles, (all smiles) with patient and humorous teacher Mike Powell.

Learn the fundamentals (chords, scales, rhythm, timing, theory and improvisation), in a relaxed atmosphere, using the music YOU love. Bridge the gaps in your understanding of the guitar, or start from scratch with an excellent foundation.

How this works:

Consultation / Introduction

You record video and audio directly into the site ( for now 5 minutes maximum ), and you may include text if you wish. Initially, tell me about yourself, give me some background.  Tell me how long you've been playing, your goals, your strengths / weaknesses, your favorite players / bands / types of music, and specifically what you're interested in working on. This can be in general terms or as detailed as you like. 

Next, in this same video. play something for me. It doesn't have to be fancy, or have the best quality, I mostly want to see you, and hear what you are doing. Play licks, chords, songs, again, I'll just want to see where you're at. 

This will be the beginning of our dialogue back and forth. 

These are your private lessons, we work at your pace, and within your interests. As an instructor, I have covered many different styles of music, and my interests run the gamut.  I am open to exploring any area you wish. And no genres, just like no questions, are irrelevant (I'm kind of like your physician and personal trainer. sworn to a an oath of secrecy).

Weekly Lessons 

Each week, I will craft a lesson plan for you, including text, video, and example clips, and give you assignments based on your interests and goals. You will record yourself trying these exercises, examples, techniques and concepts, and I will happily evaluate your progress, and answer your questions. I will respond to 4 of your videos per week. You are welcome to take lessons for as long as you like, one at a time at $45, or if you wish to sign up for 4 consecutive weeks in advance at $160, you will receive a discount.

How's this sound to you?

Additionally, I offer a 6 - 8 week course here as well "http://www.ashburymusichall.com/offerings/pentatonic-scales-101

And lastly, "iPractice" an in depth iphone app for learning guitar is now available for download at the itunes store.

Thanks for your interest!                                                                                                

Mike Powell

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Mike Powell

Class Instructor

Mike Powell has been playing guitar for nearly 30 years, and teaching for about 15 years. He has a Bachelor's of Music from Berklee College of Music, and has performed with acts as diverse as Meat Beat Manifesto and The Deep Space Posse (with Sun Ra Orchestra leader Marshall Allen and Tyrone Hill), and shared the stage with The Orb, Porno for Pyros, DJ Spooky, Autechre, The Sun Ra Arkestra, Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson, The Chemical Brothers, and Underworld, to name some. His production, arranging, and studio credits include everything from the latest movie trailers, to popular cell phone ring tones, to remixes of Pete Townsend and the Butthole Surfers,and include the popular Tino's Breaks series. His knowledge of music, and his interests, are as vast and varied as his record collection. He has a lot, I mean a lot, of records.