BEGINNER GUITAR LESSONS

Teaches you how to play simple chords on guitar that you can use to play songs you know by current artists.

If you’re interested in learning how to play guitar, but don’t want to spend money on private lessons to find out whether or not you like playing, check out the lessons I have posted under this menu item.

Listed on Boston/CBS Local as one of “Boston’s Best Places for Guitar Lessons“. Derrick also teaches private guitar lessons and guitar classes for small groups in Boston and in Brighton, Massachusetts.

Book includes guitar chord exercises for beginners, scales and arpeggios, and more! My method book, “Beginner Guitar Chord Exercises” teaches you how to play simple chords on guitar that you can use to play songs you know by current artists. The first group of chords that you’ll learn are the open chords like E major, A major, D major, and G major.

Guitar Classes in Boston September 2019:  I’ll be doing two classes this term at the Boston Center for Adult Education.  I’ll be teaching a beginner guitar class September 11 – October 16, 6:00 – 7:15 on Wednesday nights.  This class focuses on teaching open chords and pentatonic scales.  Students will learn how to play some songs with the chords they’ve learned.  I’ll also be teaching a beginner ukulele class from 7:30 – 8:45 from September 11 – October 16.  To sign up, visit the BCAE website.