*I teach out of my home, in a relaxed hour-long lesson, with enough time to fully cover the topic.
References eagerly available! All my students tell me: "This is the fastest hour of their week!"
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Each lesson is ONE-HOUR a week for only $100/month!

I'm Randal Toma, a local Guitar Teacher/Performer.
I've been teaching since I was 15, and playing since I was 7.

All this experience has been focused into a method of teaching that is
fun, easy to grasp, and "makes sense."

If you want to just learn chords, and how to play your favorite songs, that's fine...
or if you want to learn how to read TAB and standard notation, how to build chords,
basic progressions & changes, or solo classical guitar
....that's an option too.


I'll show you "how" & "why" it works, ...not just the 'what' & 'where' (any book can do that!).

Visit my myspace page:
http://www.myspace.com/randytoma


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http://www.linkedin.com/in/randytoma
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COMPARE PRICES:
Again, my rates are $100/month: 1 ONE-HOUR Lesson/week !!
(My Midtown home)
901-949-2594

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"Notes" on GUITAR LESSONS

I basically teach a beginner course; and your progress will depend on how much time you are able to spend on the fretboard (practice) between lessons. It is a concentrated 'core' course on the fundamentals, drawing on my 36 years of teaching, and 44 years of playing.

Many points and observations are the results of conclusions drawn from decades of experience, which I call "A-ha!" moments. These are concepts that came to me 'after the fact,' -which I'd wish were explained, or pointed out to me on the front end, saving me time and therefore speeding my progress and understanding! Usually these "secrets" are not found in print, or on Internet guitar sites. Why? - I don't know!

I've always believed that learning guitar is just like learning a new language, coupled with a new set of specific skills. I don't put a whole lot of stock in "Talent." It's an applied skill. Like learning Spanish, or practicing woodworking, or ballroom dancing. They can all be 'compartmentalized' into a subset of manageable skill-set groupings.

I've just been doing it a long time (44 years!) -and was taught by 3 Very Good teachers. My first was the premier cellist in North America, Mr. Pappalardo. My main teacher, G. Ricardo Fusco, was an authentic Spanish flamenco professional, and a graduate of the great Andre Segovia. Then, I had a year of quality instruction at The University of Memphis with Wayne Reynolds.

Because I know what works, and what's important, I can offer you the benefit of my decades of trial & error, and save you time in growth and development. I just want to get students started off with the right foundation, and let them explore from there. Some continue with me, to learn further skills, and others enjoy what they learned, and have fun with their new abilities.

But most teachers bore students to death with endless drills that lead nowhere, teaching songs like "Red River Valley", or "Aura Lee" -songs they learned in 1963. Basically amounting to nothing more than turning pages in a book! It's so much more effective to teach "current songs," or ones that the student WANTS to learn! But whatever style of music is pursued, certain basics are essential.

And, they want you to be the equivalent of a Mechanical Engineer,
when all you want to know is How To Drive A Car!
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-> -> Here is the main approach I take with lessons:

Basically, no one these days is interested in learning how to 'read' -
that is, reading real sheet music (standard notation.) That takes a long
time with a lot of practice, exercises, drills, requiring advanced
techniques and more complex forms of music. If I were beginning to learn
today, I wouldn't want to take that route either. But there is a
simplified form of music notation called "TAB," which is what I use to
enable the students to learn new songs.

It is the fastest way to get your fingers on the fretboard and make progress!

My method allows the new student to learn the fundamentals of music as
it applies to the guitar, including strings, notes, chords, TAB, and basic
chord patterns and progressions. Also, how to perform common techniques
that apply to the left hand on the fretboard, and the right hand single-
note picking and strumming methods.

Later, after becoming comfortable and familiar with the fretboard, chords, and basic patterns, some students opt to continue with learning standard notation and right-hand finger-picking techniques.

My approach is to empower the new student to be able to have a foundation to build from. I do not believe in endless lessons, year after year. Actually my goal is to "make myself obsolete!" That's one reason my lessons are one hour long, instead of 30 minutes like everyone else. I want to shorten the learning curve between a beginner, and a guitar player.

Without having to learn how to read standard notation (regular sheet music), the basics I teach would require
anywhere from 9 months - 1 yr., depending on the student and their natural abilities, and how much time they have to dedicate to it. This would provide a solid foundation to be able to enjoy playing songs they already like, as well as be able to learn new ones on their own. They would understand how to play notes and chords, how to build new chords, and how to hear basic progressions. They would be familiar with common techniques and styles, and have a solid grounding in knowing how to play a song cleanly, clearly and evenly.

You will even be able to turn on the radio and be able to determine what key the song is in, and therefore know what chords are likely to be played!! I will show you how!!

My course enables the student to have a good, clear foundation to build on.

They will have the skills and fundamental knowledge to advance on their own, and be able to progress and enjoy playing the guitar for as long as they choose. They will also be able to better understand and appreciate the music they like now, and in the future.

How do you feel about this?
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Drummer and guitar player looking for a singer ,male or female.
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Pro Bass Player/ Singer Looking for Work. Classic Rock, Blues, Country. I am a Team player,easy to get along with, and very reliable. I have never missed a rehearsal, photo shoot, or Gig. I have played with Bo Diddley, and Chuck Berry on tour, and B.B. King in Las Vegas. I also appear thoughout the Movie "Let the Good Times Roll" I have opened up concerts for the Beach Boys, Starship, Survivor, KC & the Sunshine Band, The O'Jays and many more. I've also played in some not so well known groups.
I have Three Bass setups:St. Blues Bass Guitar, MarkBass Combo with 450 watt head & 12 in speaker used with a MarkBass 210 cab (It really kicks) that works for smaller gigs. For larger rooms, I use the MarkBass combo with an Ampeg B115. For Large/concert gigs I use an Alembic F2B preamp, with a Crown Powerbase 2 amp in stereo with one side B115 & MB210; and the other side is an Ampeg 410Pro at 4 ohms, or SVT
I also sing Lead and Harmony, play Guitar and Keys.(I have a PA, too!)
Looking for Pro Players, or Group. Ready to play!

I am selling my Line 6 LD150 Combo Bass Amp to clear out some space, it is in EXCELLENT condition. I am a bass player of 12 years and know how to care for my equipment.
If you're interested, call (901)828-4844, serious buyers only. LOCAL ONLY, I will NOT ship anywhere, I can deliver it to you or you can pick it up. Cash Only, no trades/paypal. Thanks for looking.

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The Line 6 LowDown LD150 delivers an incredible array of dialed-in, stage-perfected bass tones with 6 killer bass amp models. It offers incredible sonic flexibility with a modeled vintage studio compressor and critical bass-specific effects. All of that tone is fed into an oversized, high-speed power amp that delivers a truckload of headroom for fantastic articulation and low-end punch through the 12" woofer. 4 programmable channel memories (36 with an optional FBV Shortboard—see accessory box on this page) let you set up your LowDown for the sounds you want. You also get a headphone jack, line in, and a studio-quality XLR direct out with POD-based cab modeling for incredible direct-inject tone. The amp conveniently tilts back for use as a stage monitor.
Line 6 LowDown LD150 Combo Bass Amp Features:

* 150W power
* 1 - 12"
* Tilt-back monitor design
* 6 bass amp models: Clean, R&B, Rock, Brit, Grind, and Synth
* Vintage studio compressor model
* Bass-specific octave, envelope filter, and chorus effects
* Oversized, high-speed power amp
* 4 programmable channel memories (36 with a FBV Shortboard)
* Headphone jack
* Line in
* Studio-quality XLR direct out with POD-based cab modeling

Again, if you're interested, CALL 901-828-4844.

Check us out at www.myspace.com/saptheband We are currently looking for a 2nd guitar player. We have a good amount of material, practice space, cool recording set up and 2 great songwriters in the band. We are looking for somneone who can practice regularly at least one day a week and be a responsible member. Looking for the right hand to bring the music to the next level.

I'm a 50+ yr old guitar player looking for either a band or like minded folks interested in putting one together. I don't drink or smoke. I ain't pretty and I ain't skinny but I'm a fairly decent "blues rock" style guitar player with 30+ yrs gigging exp. I have good gear and semi-reliable transportation. My main influences are Clapton, Page, Green, Gilmour, Taylor, Richards, Gibbons. I like some newer bands like Govt. Mule, Derek Trucks and some others. I've played in successful rock, country and blues bands. I sing some too. Presently I don't own any P.A. gear or have a place to rehearse. Ideally I'd like to be in a classic rock or psychedelic rock band doing covers from 60's and 70's. I would be open to other types too. I write too and doing some originals would be cool. If there's anybody out there....contact me @ memphogittar@yahoo.com.
Cheers!

We have Lead Vocals and Drums and Lead Guitar. We need a Bass Player so we can get going! We've been around Memphis for a few years now and ready to go!
If this is something that interests you, call me or E-Mail.

Thanks!

Ron (901) 503-9864