Music Lessons
Take your playing to the next level
Genres
Rock & Blues
Learn to play tasteful and melodic solos (like John Mayer or Mateus Asato) using blues and rock techniques to add emotion. Learn to map the fretboard improvise over any song.
Jazz
Play jazz standards and apply theory fundamentals. You will learn to add chromaticism to your improvisations to create the bebop sound along with modern fusion licks and advanced chord voicings. Click here to learn more.
Bluegrass
Discover how Billy Strings gets his sound. You will learn the flatpick bluegrass style of picking and strumming. Your acoustic guitar will never sound the same again after you learn to improvise over bluegrass tunes with fluidity and style.
Fingerstyle
Progress from simple travis picking patterns to fingerstyle guitar pieces from guitarists like Doc Watson and Tommy Emmanuel. And learn to accompany yourself with fingerpicking guitar techniques.
Pop, Folk, & Singer-Songwriter
Master the fundamentals of picking, strumming, and music theory. Be able to sing and accompany yourself on guitar when playing popular music and writing your own songs. Learn to sing and harmonize with others.
General Info
Instruments Taught: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, and Mandolin
Lesson Location: Lessons take place at Max’s residence in NE Portland, Oregon, or online over Zoom.
Skill Level: All skill levels from beginner to advanced are welcome!
Pricing
$160 for 4 weekly 30-minute lessons
$240 for 4 weekly 45-minute lessons
$320 for 4 weekly 1-hour lessons
*Lessons are billed on the 1st of each month.
Testimonials
“Max has been incredibly patient and has provided me with a lot of necessary skills to build my guitar playing! He's also got a great personality that makes for a very comfortable learning environment.”
— Kyle D.
“My experience with Max has made me question why I have waited this long to begin taking formal guitar lessons. I have been playing guitar for over 10 years, but I lacked the fundamental understanding of the fretboard, scales/chord progressions, and basic music theory. Max was able to immediately diagnose what my skills and knowledge were lacking and diagnose a lesson plan accordingly. He is incredibly passionate about teaching and it shows. He is patient but also pushes my limits and challenges me to become a better polished guitarist.”
— Omar H.
“Maxime was a pleasure to work with, and professional on all fronts. Prior to my lessons, I had a fairly extensive history and knowledge with the guitar, and Maxime was able to build upon and tailor lessons according to my skill level, such that I was adequately challenged. I would highly recommend!”