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Learn to play Guitar
Guitar instruction is available in group or private lessons. Beginners, intermediate, and advanced students are all welcome. Whether you want to learn to play acoustic or electric, classical or grunge rock - we have the right teacher for you!
Students new to the instrument are taught from a solid foundation, starting with familiarity with the instrument and it's care, correct posture, learning the note names of the fret board, fingering positions, rudimentary techniques such as strumming, open chords, picking, reading chord charts, and identifying musical styles.
Intermediate to advanced students will delve into alternate picking techniques, fretboard fingering techniques, playing harmonics, barre chords, arpeggios, sight reading from the staff, improvisation & single note soloing.
Instructors
Daniel Day
Daniel Day brings over twenty-five years of valued teaching experience to Music Academy South. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Classical Guitar from the Cornish Institute in Seattle, Washington and also studied overseas learning aspects of Eastern Indian Music (Sri Ram Bahartiya Laka Kendra School of Music in New Delhi, India). Active as a performer and teacher over the years, he has played solo and with various groups in the Midwest, Northwest, and on the East Coast. Mr. Day is a versatile guitarist, composer, and performer fluent in numerous genres of music. Students of all ages love making music with Mr. Day!
Josh Preslar
Josh Preslar is an accomplished performer and seasoned teacher. His early guitar study with his father fostered the love of music and fine guitar playing. Currently, Mr. Preslar regularly hosts a local talent showcase and jam session in downtown Raleigh. He is a member of Diunna Greenleaf and Blue Mercy, an internationally touring blues band based out of Houston, TX. In addition, Mr. Preslar is the President of the Triangle Blues Society, a nonprofit organization dedicated to keeping the blues tradition in this area alive through live performances, workshops, and recognition of local artists. Though Mr. Preslar has a passion for the blues, his styles vary with all types of musical genres. He enjoys teaching it all and loves to see students reach the point of being able to play pieces that they love.