Gaelan Bellamy
About
My name is Gaelan Bellamy, and I've been teaching guitar professionally for over 15 years. I have a degree in classical guitar and music theory from the University of Texas in Austin, and I've been performing nationally since 2007. My passion for teaching is rooted in a deep curiosity for the physical mechanics of guitar technique. This curiosity has led me down the rabbit hole of practically every technique imaginable, and I pride myself in being able to explain and demonstrate these techniques in a concise, fun, and creative manner.
My teaching style focuses on building technical proficiency, harnessing creativity, and cultivating style within a fun and casual lesson experience. I enjoy finding each student's unique interests and curating lessons to fit their individual needs. If you're looking for a fun, energetic, and informative lesson experience, I'm your guy!
Bachelors degree from the University of Texas in Music Theory
15+ years teaching experience
Classical Guitar: Much of my classical guitar method is borrowed from my time studying with Professor Adam Holzman at the University of Texas. While I don't adhere strictly to these methods, I do use their fundamentals in all of my classical teaching.
Aaron Shearer guitar method - best method for creating a beautiful right hand tone!
Fernandi Sor studies and Mauro Giuliani studies - great for right hand arpeggios and classical guitar fundamentals!
Pumping Nylon - great for building chops!
Electric Guitar:
CAGED method for left hand fretboard visualization
3 note per string scales and modes in all positions
legato training
alternate picking
Economy picking
Hybrid picking
Cross picking
Sweep picking
Music Theory:
Functional understanding of Chords, Scales, and harmonic resolutions