$120 for four weekly 1/2 hour lessons ($30 per lesson)
Choose a 1/2 hour between 12 pm and 6 pm on Tuesdays
at LAMPS Studio, 6 School Street in Lubec, ME.
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Course Description

These classes are designed for all ages. Classes are useful for absolute beginners who want to learn how to play the guitar, and intermediate players who desire to take a step forward and fill in any gaps on their way to achieving their musical goals. Parents or spouses of students are encouraged to attend.

Techniques Offered

Classes will cover the following based on the progress and personal goals of the student:

Tuning, basic chords, strumming patterns, reading guitar tabs to your favorite songs, how chords are built, fingerpicking, understanding and using the modes of the Major Scale to create a desired mood, soloing techniques and strategies for lead playing and improvisation, alternate tunings, triads, advanced rhythms, legato, sweep picking, two-hand tapping, target notes for interesting solos, how to play with other musicians, and how to create your very own songs using these techniques and music theory.
Students may also choose to have a focus on singing and playing the guitar together as one instrument.

Required Materials

• A 6-string acoustic OR electric guitar with instrument cable and amplifier.

• Guitar tuner

• Picks (unless fingerstyle)

• A guitar strap is necessary for those who desire to stand up while playing.

• Notebook

• Pencil

Instructor Credentials

Shane R. Sawtelle is a 33-year student of the guitar and is currently a full-time songwriter and performing musician throughout Maine. He has played rhythm and lead guitar for bands covering Country, Pop, Hard Rock, Grunge, Blues, Metal, Classic Rock, R&B, 80s/90s Radio hits and Jazz. His original songs have been played on radio stations throughout Maine.

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Guitar Lessons Agreement

Contract Term:
The first lesson is used to determine whether or not the student and teacher are a good fit for each other.
Every student is afforded the possibility of out opting of lessons after the first lesson, but once the
student attends the second lesson, a monthly commitment is engaged and financial responsibility for the month is assumed.

Payment for four weeks of lessons is due at the first lesson of each four week period. If payment is not received by this time, a $10 late fee will be charged. It is recommended that lesson tuition for an upcoming month is paid for by the last lesson of the month, to further avoid a late fee.

Lesson Rates:
$120 for four weekly lessons ($30 per lesson)
Lessons will be available between 12 pm and 6 pm on Tuesdays. A time will be reserved by student via email. The student is responsible for showing up to all scheduled lessons. If a lesson falls on a holiday, there will be no lesson.

Payments and Reservations:
Payments and Reservations can be made through LAMPS via email. The student will be billed via Pay Pal.  It is important for students to know that their scheduled lesson time may change from month to month so if a certain time slot is desired beyond one month, the student should book in advance.

Cancellations:
In the event that a student needs to cancel a lesson, 24 hour notice is required. The student can then reschedule their lesson. If 24 hour notice is not given the lesson will not be refunded nor rescheduled. It is important to know that student's are paying for a time slot, whether or not they attend their lesson. Students are responsible for showing up to lessons at the time scheduled.

Teacher Cancellations:
In the event Shane is unavailable to teach, a lesson will be rescheduled. In the event a time can not be worked out for the student to pick up a lesson, the student will not be charged and the lesson paid for will carry over to the next month.
By booking lessons through LAMPS, the student/parent agrees to the terms and agreement stated in this Guitar Lessons Agreement.