Lesson Inquiry - Music
Learning guitar & ukulele should be a fun process and something that students can enjoy for many years to come. That’s why our guitar teachers teach songs and material that students like. From rock to jazz and pop, we teach all genres and styles.
We teach children through adult players and tailor each lesson to the student’s goals and interests. Whether you are just starting out or if you are tired of trying to figure it out yourself on YouTube, we’ll help you reach your goals.
We Make Guitar Lessons Fun!
We all know the feeling: you hear your favorite song come on and you can’t resist the urge to play along on your air guitar! Here at D’Valda & Sirico, we can help you convert your musical fantasies into reality – while preserving that irresistible sense of joy you feel when playing along. We want each of our students to LOVE their musical experience with us!
Whether you come to us planning on becoming the next Jimi Hendrix or simply wanting to play songs around the campfire with your friends, our top-notch instructors will help you progress quickly toward your goals while ensuring you have fun along the way.
We Emphasize Healthy Technique
Regardless of your ultimate goals, our teachers will prioritize strong fundamentals including proper posture, hand positioning, chords, fretting, picking, and strumming. As students progress, these basics will become second nature – and serve as the foundation from which students can apply their skills across a variety of genres and styles.
We want our guitar students to be literate, well-rounded musicians. Beginners and seasoned performers alike will find value in our approach at D’Valda & Sirico, coupling technical instruction with elements of music theory and music history in each lesson.
We Care About Your Musical Interests & Goals
Your unique interests and background will help guide your experience at D’Valda & Sirico. We teach beginners, intermediate, and advanced students who are interested in a variety of styles – including rock, jazz, classical, pop, blues, and more. Whether you’re inspired by modern-day singer-songwriters or the rockers of the 1970s, we can’t wait to get started with you!
Our seasoned instructors will draw upon years of playing, performing, and teaching experience to guide you in improving your skills and exploring the many possibilities of your instrument, and advancing toward your goals at a pace that works for you.
“They have a professional staff, handpicked by the directors for their skills and performance experience. The music center was a bonus for me for my daughter’s interest in playing piano and performing in concert, all coordinated thru this one inclusive studio.” — Lorraine Fantegrossi
- Together we explore student musical goals
- We match students with one of our expert instructors.
- Start attending lessons! Parents can receive progress reports each week.
The minimum age we recommend a student start ukulele lessons is 4 years old. For younger students, we recommend an intro to the music program. Starting age will largely depend on the student, some may need to wait longer than others depending on factors such as fine motor skills, attention span, and overall interest in music.
If you’re new to an instrument, chances are there are plenty of things you’re not familiar with. Getting lessons from a professional instructor is one of the best ways to dive into your instrument, master the basics, and improve your skills over time.
With the right guidance, you can be confident that you’re learning all the essential techniques, that you’re using them properly, and that you’re taking full advantage of the skills you’ve learned. Regardless of your age, favorite genre, or level of music comprehension, it’s always helpful to have the assistance of an experienced teacher to guide you down the right path.
When it comes to guitar, lessons are a great way to get started with this dynamic and versatile instrument. Often, what beginners find difficult is mastering some of the basic techniques that can be much easier mastered with the right knowledge.
Our instructors balance musicianship and fun by making sure that each lesson presents a new technical challenge or theory concept, and ends with something fun, such as your favorite riff or song.
We use a variety of guitar method books and encourage students to bring their smartphones or CDs to their lessons to learn their favorite tunes.
Our guitar teachers teach rock, blues, metal, country, and classical guitar lessons on electric and acoustic guitars. Students have fun with guitar lessons at D’Valda & Sirico! Beginner students can expect to work on chords, simple songs and melodies, sight reading and theory.
