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Alan Skowron Guitar & Music Lessons - Affordable guitar and music lessons from an experienced, knowledgeable teacher.

Alan Skowron Guitar & Music Lessons

(17 reviews)

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After taking guitar lessons for 6 months with Alan, I feel I have a good enough feel for his style…read moreto share a review. I would classify myself (when I started) as an beginner/intermediate electric guitar player looking to take it up a notch in terms of soloing and improv. I had taken lessons from elsewhere 8 years prior but hadn't done much since then. I didn't want to take lessons from a guitar shop and get a random teacher because I'd had mixed results with those places. After some internet searching, Alan's bio popped up and he seemed interesting. He's got a background in both Classical and electric guitar, and he went to collage specifically to learn how to teach. My 6 months learning from Alan have been great. Some key points to bring up: * He's got a plan: Previous instructors didn't seem like they put any thought into my progression but rather would say things like "What do you want to work on today". I need structure and a plan to make progress. * He's big on form and fundamentals: Previous instructors didn't correct little form issues when I was playing. Alan points them out and had me correct my form from day 1. Those fixes have helped me long term. Other instructors didn't stress form very much. * He's big on having you read music: If you're learning electric guitar, other teachers will likely just have you read tab. While Alan certainly uses plenty of tab, you are encouraged to read music as well. This is a major plus. * He's ok with dabbling in multiple styles: When I started, I was just playing electric guitar/blues. Then I showed an interest in classical guitar and we spent some time at the end of our lessons playing his nylon stringed classical guitar. I liked it so much I'm exclusively playing classical music. I really appreciated the exposure to multiple styles. * He makes it fun and low pressure: I have a job, kids and limited time. I'm not going to progress as fast as a teenager. He mixes form drills and lessons with songs to keep it fresh while advancing my knowledge. And when I slack off a week I never leave feeling like he was disappointed. His prices are very standard for private lessons, but I feel like you get more than your money's worth. His studio at his house is comfortable and private for those that are self conscious. Can't recommend enough.

He is a very talented and knowledgeable teacher, however he was pushy, and pressured me to do…read morelessons, every week when my schedule wouldn't allow it. I felt obligated to go to lessons when I couldn't, and he gave me the message that I "need to be more consistent". I went every two weeks, however when school began, and I couldn't go to my lessons anymore my guitar material songs on Google Drive were deleted in "retaliation".

Smiling Circles - musicians - Updated May 2026

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