Guitar Lessons Greenville, SC
Consider these ten ways this well-organized, structured, proprietary program provides the right things, in the right way, in the right order, to help you learn guitar with maximum results in the shortest possible time. Classes for beginners and beyond, basics to advanced.
Conveniently located on the outskirts of Downtown Greenville at N Acres Dr, off Wade Hampton Blvd near intersection of N Pleasantburg Dr and Rutherford Rd, ten minutes from downtown or I-385. Tuition starting at $139 per month for private lessons, and varies among programs and schedules, see Programs page for details.
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Ten ways this program works for you ...
1. Get help with developing a plan that works – Imagine setting out to Myrtle Beach with this plan: just start driving, and select turns based on hunches, tips from your passengers, and directions from equally lost drivers. Most likely you will give up before getting there. On the other hand, the aid of an accurate map will direct you straight to your goal. Learning music is similar in that you will not get far without an effective plan.
2. Get expert assistance with setting up an effective practice routine - If there is any “secret” to progress with guitar, it is this: practice. And yet, some kinds of practice can yield very minimal results, because of practicing the wrong things, the wrong way, in the wrong order, without any overall context. For instance … practicing an endless loop of the bits and pieces of a dozen or two songs. An effective practice routine involves a goal oriented approach to efficiently covering multiple areas relevant to your musical goals.
3. Learn proper physical technique for maximum control - Physical technique refers to all aspects of the way our body interacts with the guitar, from holding the guitar to the finer details of finger control. Aspiring guitarists tend to repeat the same handful of technique errors, such as gripping the guitar neck like a baseball bat and picking with a scooping motion. Improper physical will impose a needless barrier on peak performance. Proper physical technique will enable your fingers to become a powerful musical tool rather than a frustrating barrier to self-expression.
4. The Human Element – If you want to get the most out of your musical endeavors, it is critical to include a social aspect to your experience. The built in accountability of a regular program of lessons will help keep you in the game, when you might have otherwise allowed yourself an extended break to the great detriment of your hard-won collection of skills.
5. Avoid the common, predictable pitfalls of trying to teach yourself – A well performed piece of music will look and sound like an effortless outpouring of emotion, similar to the way we express emotion through speech. However, communication through music requires highly developed mental and physical skills. It is not something that we easily just “pick up” by experimentation, the way we learned speech as toddlers. Few people would set out to teach themselves engineering or medicine. Yet many tend to feel that learning music is instinctive and will thus try to “teach” themselves. Having tried this approach, some years later I deeply regretted not having the critical information early on that my teacher revealed to me in a short time.
6. Accountability for following the instructions – Many students of guitar attempt to pick out the easiest or most satisfying parts of a given learning resource and concentrate on those things to the neglect of others. Six months later they have improved in those few things but can not move forward because they are still at introductory level on the other things. A regular meeting with a teacher will inherently encourage you to build up a comprehensive set of skills.
7. Avoid confusing temporary barriers with “lack of talent” – Most musicians achieve their goals through persistent effort. Some students of music feel that if it gets difficult, frustrating, or tedious that these things betray a lack of natural ability. This is simply wrong. All of us, even the very gifted ones, go through struggles with various aspects of building up skills. This is a normal part of the process. The solution is persistent effort, and a teacher will provide the encouragement to get you through the more challenging times.
8. Motivation – If you want to be good with the guitar then you are going to have to make regular practice high on your priority list, for as long as it takes to achieve the desired results. Your odds of getting your practicing done are much higher when you know you will be sharing your results with your teacher each week.
9. Learn critical skills in the right order – With some hobbyists from about age mid teens and up there is a tendency to want advanced playing skills in a hurry. Accordingly they will often wish to bypass the basic and intermediate level skills and go straight to working on advanced songs or techniques. The results of this approach are predictable: frustration, poor skills across the board, and a guitar gathering dust in a corner. If you want to play at an advanced level then get help from a teacher with mastering the basics.
10. Overcome aversion to music theory – Knowledge is Power. Knowledge of music theory grants one the power to know how to achieve a desired effect before striking a note on the fretboard. Music theory is not nearly as complicated and boring as some make it out to be (if you know the name of a single chord, you already know some music theory). Contrarily, a good teacher will make it interesting by presenting it in relevant pieces as part of a comprehensive approach to learning guitar.
Is your satisfaction with your guitar music hindered by weaknesses in one of more of these critical areas, or maybe you are just not sure what is limiting your results? I know how you feel ... the same way I did until I finally found a great teacher to provide the critical puzzle pieces I was missing. Do you want to avoid time-wasting pitfalls, or get out of your current frustrating rut sooner rather than later or never? Then read on ...
With a personally tailored version of a well-proven program, we will incorporate your current skill set (from complete beginner and beyond) into this program that is targeted toward your playing goals. Working together we will achieve results that you and your audience can see, hear, and feel!
Learning to play the guitar is a process consisting of many small steps. It is similar to building a wall - you lay one brick at a time. Every day that goes by that you do not take action toward your goal, you have lost an opportunity to "lay a brick", and you can't get it back. Don't sabotage yourself (or your child) by letting day after day, week after week slip away without doing something toward reaching your goal! I'll provide the "bricks" and walk you through every detail of assembling the "wall". But I need for you to do your part ...
Your journey to guitar mastery starts with a FREE consultation at my studio (by appointment). During this no-cost meeting I will evalaute your current skill set and share with you how my program works and how it can help you achieve your musical goals.
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"I started taking guitar lessons as a 12 year old. I lost interest when results were disappointing. I tried to teach myself through trial and error with no real success. Then I took lessons again as an adult for three years. I learned some popular songs but no actual musical knowledge and understanding. I started taking lessons from Chad Crawford at Palmetto music Institute about 1 year ago. I've already learned way more than I had learned previously. Chad has a structured curriculum to systematically teach how to play guitar and learn to create music. He also teaches how to learn and play your favorite songs. Not only has Chad taught me musical knowlege, and how to create original music, but he is also correcting bad technique habits I have gained over the years. I really appreciate all that Chad has taught me and recommend him highly." - Jeff W. Brown D.C., Greenville
"I received a guitar from my wife for Christmas in 2014. I had wanted to play the guitar for years, but always found an excuse not to give it a try. That Christmas gift gave me the push I needed, so at age 54, I began searching the Upstate for a guitar instructor. Out of the masses, one instructor stood out, Mr. Chad Crawford. The fact that he offered a free lesson was just icing on the cake so I contacted Chad. During our subsequent conversation, I became firmly convinced that Chad was the instructor who could best teach me to play and I enrolled in his course.That was a year ago and I'm telling you that Chad is as advertised, if not more. He will create a lesson plan, tailored to your progress, that will help you avoid the many pitfalls that lie in wait for the self-taught or online student. Please be clear on one point - Chad's course of study requires commitment and practice. Chad is passionate about guitar instruction and he expects a high level of commitment from his students. Guitar lessons are not inexpensive and should be considered an investment in oneself. I would recommend Chad Crawford without hesitation to anyone who is serious about learning to play the guitar. He is an accomplished musician and has an in depth understanding of music, in both theory and practical applications. My review is unsolicited, and there's nothing in it for me other than the hope that some aspiring guitar player will take note and enroll at the Palmetto Music Institute. If you're serious about playing guitar, regardless of your skill level, Chad Crawford is the man to see. " - Jamie Welsh, Simpsonville
"Having retired several years ago, I pursued my desire to learn my first musical instrument - bass guitar. Armed with my Craig’s list bass and amp I sought out local instructors that would accept the “mature” student. After 5-6 months and multiple instructors I found little satisfaction in that the focus of their instruction was how to read tabs and learn a “song of the week”, with little or no understanding of what I was doing. Discouraged by lack of progress and ongoing expense, the instrument soon found its way to the back of my closet. Encouraged by my brother last Oct to again pursue my goal, I researched area instructors again. During this search I came across PMI. Intrigued by the Free Introductory Lesson, I completed the online referral and made an appointment to meet with Chad. From the opening discussion, to process, to clear expectations for the student and instructor it was obvious to me that Chad Crawford demonstrated the traits of a highly trained musician and instructor. Over the last several months I have not just learned how to thump strings but learned beginning techniques, scales, timing, rhythm and music theory that will allow me to continue to grow into a player and hopefully someday a musician. Chad’s supportive teaching, motivation and clear explanations make every lesson a true learning experience. Chad’s Application Group Lessons allow each student to participate and apply what they have learned and grow in their mastery of their instrument no matter what level they are at. Having experienced what I would call the “Dark Side of Music Teachers”, I find it difficult to express my satisfaction and gratitude to Chad for being the “Bright Light” at the end of the tunnel. If you truly desire to learn to play a musical instrument then Chad Crawford will help you meet your goals. With my respect and gratitude ..." - Paul Bateman, Greenville
"I purchased my guitar at Christmas in 2014. Even with no background in music, I still thought I could teach myself using various on-line resources. After trying this approach for six months and realizing it wasn't working, I turned to Palmetto Music Institute for professional instruction. Chad is guiding me in proper guitar technique and helping me to build a foundation in music, literally from scratch. I am very pleased with his precept-upon-precept approach, his correction where technique is wrong, and his on-going encouragement as I endeavor to learn this instrument." - Rusty Allen, Mauldin
"I would like to express my gratitude to Chad Crawford of Palmetto Music Institute for teaching guitar to my 13 year old son, Trent. Chad has been instrumental in cultivating Trent's musical abilities. The rapport of the instructor and the student is amazing. Trent was learning songs within weeks along with the 'solos' of the songs. With Chad's teaching ability and detailed program, Trent has excelled to the point that he has earned a tremendous opportunity to pre-enroll for the Fine Arts Center - a year and a half early. I am extremely proud of Trent's accomplishments, and I highly recommend Chad." - Brandy Long, Travelers Rest
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