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ADULT Guitar Private Lessons with Mr. Chris Connelly
Video: Chris Connelly Back Porch Acoustic Guitar Improv
PLEASE NOTE: This program offers 2x different lesson packages - single (1x) 30-minute lesson and five (5x) 30-minute lessons.
Lessons will occur at the Parks & Rec Office located at 7 Mountain Road in Woodbury (Parking is available alongside the road or in the ‘Old Town Hall’ lot facing main street). Lesson availability is subject to change, please contact to check scheduling. Currently I am accepting adult students (age 18 & over) on Wednesdays and Fridays midday between 11am - 2pm.
The student is responsible for providing their own instrument. The instructor may require purchase of one or more professional method books before instruction starts. The instructor will send links to lesson materials from Amazon or music retailer Sweetwater.
Contemporary styles of acoustic and electric guitar such as pop, rock, country, blues, R&B, funk, and jazz are taught based on student interest and skill level. Instructor covers rudimentary aspects of the instrument through technique, reading (notation and tablature), basic theory, and repertoire based on student interest and instructor suggestion.
Chris Connelly is a professional guitarist actively performing and educating throughout Connecticut. Adjacent to his active background in performance and education, Chris also holds a Master of Social Work degree from Sacred Heart University. He has taught in a variety of settings over the last decade including Buck’s Rock Creative & Performing Arts Camp in New Milford, West Main Music Academy in Cheshire, and directing the Nonnewaug High School Rock Ensemble. Chris currently splits his time between teaching in-home lessons in the Western CT area and at School of Rock North Haven. He can regularly be seen performing with regional acts such as Noah Feldman (New London-based singer/guitarist) and Pitchdrop (Shoreline-based Pop/Rock/Funk Band).
His approach to guitar instruction is based in a multitude of contemporary styles. Chris implores goal-setting, constructive (and gentle!) criticism, and strong interpersonal communication in helping students not only obtain their guitar goals, but further their overall musicianship. Chris aspires to continue growing his private studio roster in the goal of formalizing a home lesson/recording/practice/repair studio.
Mr. Connelly will contact you after registration to arrange the exact lesson schedule.