Learn to Play Music

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Are you or your child interested in picking up guitar or keyboard? Did you play an instrument at one point and want to keep making music? What about writing your own songs?

Wherever you are on your musical journey, booking a lesson with George will set you on the path toward greater creativity and self-expression. Read the guidelines below and then head over to the Contact page to book a lesson today.

Beginner

Start with the basics: how to hold the instrument, learn the building blocks of music, begin to play simple songs you know and love.

Intermediate

Hone your skills: learn exercises to build your technical chops, try advanced chords and melodies, begin to learn music theory

Advanced

Take your musical journey to the next level! Learn intensive techniques and exercises, gain a strong foundation in music theory, develop a practice routine. Note: Advanced lessons require an audition have a 1hr minimum duration.

FAQs

  • Lessons are either 30 minutes or 1hr. Beginner lessons are typically 30 minutes while Advanced lessons are 1hr only.

  • 30-minute lesson - $55

    1hr lesson - $80

    Four (4) lesson package, 30-minute - $200

    Four (4) lesson package, 1hr - $300

    Note: Single lessons or lesson packages are paid in advance

  • Reach out on the Contact page and we’ll start a conversation to figure out timing and payment.

  • Lessons take place in a clean, family-friendly studio space in a private residence in Rohnert Park, CA.

  • Sorry, lessons are only provided in the studio space.

  • Some accommodation may be made at the discretion of the instructor for refunds or rescheduling lessons due to unforeseen circumstances. However, at least 48 hours notice is required. up to 48 hours before a lesson may be rescheduled once at no additional cost. Further rescheduling will incur a cost.

    Cancellations within 48 hours of the lesson will forfeit the cost of the lesson.

  • Yes! Your creative interests are the top priority. The fundamental skills required to play music are the same no matter what music you like to listen to or play. Lesson material is tailored to the student.

  • Yes, this is absolutely necessary. In order to progress on a musical instrument, you must practice on a regular basis outside of lessons, ideally for at least 15 minutes every day. Affordable student instruments are available for purchase online.

Musical and Teaching Philosophy

Imagine if you were taught to read before you learned to talk.

That’s how traditional music pedagogy is structured. You might know how to make the sounds, but do you know what they mean?

Typical music lessons are focused on reading and simply reproducing notes from a page. Lessons with George Wilde will prioritize the holistic musical development of the student. This includes listening to music, identifying themes and sounds, rhythmic movement, ear-training, singing, as well as technical training on the instrument.

We will balance learning to play by ear with written exercises and musical notation. Both are critical to learn to play.

Music is an art and a science, rooted in creativity and love. Let’s have some fun!