George Salas

Tired of spinning your wheels with random YouTube tutorials? Learning guitar on your own often leaves you with missing pieces, bad habits, or a plateau in your playing. Whether you are starting from total scratch or trying to break through to advanced techniques, having a structured, personalized roadmap makes all the difference.

I am a certified public school music teacher with 11 years of classroom experience and over 15 years of private guitar instruction. I hold a degree in Commercial Music and am actively completing my Master’s in Music Education. My goal is to help you build real musical independence—not just memorize where to put your fingers, but actually understand what you're playing and why it works.

What Sets My Lessons Apart

• Real Sheet Music & Theory Mastery: While many instructors rely strictly on basic tab, I teach you how to read standard notation and master fretboard theory. This gives you the keys to play any style, improvise effortlessly, and read real sheet music.

• Tailored Curriculum: Every student receives a custom learning path matched to their goals, favorite genres, and current skill level.

• Studio-Quality Tech Setup: Online lessons should never suffer from muffled sound or blurry video. I use a dedicated studio setup—including Adam Audio studio monitors, an MXL condenser mic, HD video, and a 4K display—so you hear every tone nuance and see precise finger placements.

How We Get Started

When you book a lesson package, I reach out to schedule a 30-minute meet-and-greet before our first official class. We will talk through your goals, discuss your favorite music, and get your materials organized so we waste zero time during your actual lesson.

My teaching style is structured, encouraging, and outcome-focused. Rather than using cookie-cutter lesson plans, I meet you at your current level and construct a clear, step-by-step path tailored to your specific goals. Every lesson balances hands-on playing with solid musical concepts so you build long-term confidence and independence.

Skill Level Pathways

Beginner: Building Solid Foundations

• Posture & Ergonomics: Developing clean technique, proper hand positioning, and tension-free playing (fingerstyle or pick).

• Reading Standard Notation: Reading notes fluently in open positions from day one.

• Core Theory & Rhythm: Fundamental chord structures, essential rhythm patterns, and musical appreciation.

Intermediate: Fretboard Mastery & Expression

• Reading Across the Fretboard: Navigating higher neck positions and complex sight-reading smoothly.

• Scales, Chords & Harmony: Understanding how chords are constructed and how scales connect across the neck.

• Improvisation & Tone: Learning to improvise over chord progressions and dialing in great gear and tone.

Advanced: Technical Precision & Artistry

• High-Level Mechanics: Speed development, clean legato, sweep picking, and multi-finger tapping.

• Groove & Timing: Finding the "pocket," refining micro-rhythm, and improving feel.

• Advanced Harmony: Extended chords, voice leading, modal concepts, and higher-level music theory application.