Turn It Up Guitar Lessons

08/24/2026

Not only did this band pull off a challenging song but they did it in style. Songs are more than the notes you play and the precision in technique. They are about expression, feeling, bringing the energy a song needs. This band did just that. Performing Shepherd of Fire by Avenged Sevenfold is the band Bite the Bullet at Rock Band 2026!

08/16/2026

08/16/2026

08/08/2026

04/26/2026

Get ready for Rock Band 2026! *Bands are already near capacity!* Join a band with local musicians, make music, put on an epic show for the community. Looking forward to an amazing show this year! DM for more info!

03/29/2026

Lesson Focus: Scales

03/07/2026

As we come to the 4th week of focusing on learning music by ear, here are Four Tips for Learning Music by Ear! You can do this!

02/21/2026

It’s time for a tune up! But this time it’s not for the guitar, it’s for the musician!

This past week started our next Lesson Focus, the Core Skill of Learning Music by Ear.

This core skill focuses on the main instrument a musician needs to work on, themselves!

Students will experience listening, internalizing, feeling, recognizing and ultimately playing the music they hear.

The skill of learning to connect your ear to your instrument helps to remove any blocks on your way to becoming a more confident, intuitive and creative musician!

Artwork designed by Nick

01/27/2026

Do you know where the notes are on your fretboard? Can you find them without hesitation? If not, you’re limiting your playing. An often overlooked area, knowing where your notes are, is integral to just about everything in playing your instrument. Find chords/scales, problem solve technical issues and expand your creativity. If you want freedom on the fretboard, knowing your notes is where it’s at.

This month starts the rolling out of the curriculum for the year. The first topics we will look at in the coming months will be what I call the 5 Core Skills. These are the skills that I feel are most essential to get you playing your best and reaching your goals.

The first Core Skill starts with Fretboard notes!

12/30/2025

This is Lincoln. For this year‘s recital he did an instrumental guitar for cover of the song I’d Rather Pretend from one of his favorite artists . He killed it. P.S. He also scored tickets to go see Bryant Barnes for Christmas and is hoping to meet him!