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With a half-century of teaching experience (both privately and in collegiate settings), Jeff Foster is well-respected as a professional music instructor of guitar, bass and 5-string banjo, skilled in nurturing within his students the many benefits and joys of making music.
These days Jeff teaches privately in Brown County, IN, and online via Zoom. Click HERE to make an enquiry, or to schedule a lesson (payments can be made via PayPal).
Jeff’s primary goal is to ensure that the connection you make to your music will be a source of inspiration that lasts a lifetime!
His secondary goal is to teach you the skills you need to teach yourself any style of music long after the lessons come to an end.
Beginning, intermediate and advanced players welcome!
➤ Testimonials – former students share their experiences…
Weekly Lesson Rates & Policies
(guitar, banjo, bass)
- 30 minutes: $20
- 60 minutes: $30
- Lessons can be paid online – MAKE PAYMENT
- Discounted monthly payment plans available
- No contracts, pay as you go.
- Please contact 24-hours in advance if you need to cancel or reschedule.
- Parents of minors must be present at all lessons if conducted in-person.
- The importance of good practice habits
The Old School Way
My approach to teaching is rooted in the time-tested fundamentals of “old-school” music education — building a solid, wholistic musical foundation based upon these three pillars:
- Musical literacy — learning to read music notation and TAB
- Music theory — learning the structural elements of the 12-tone system
- Technique — refining one’s physical approach to the instrument.
By focusing practice on these three pillars and pursuing incremental and attainable goals, diligent students can acquire an integrated comprehension of the lesson materials, and gradually build that solid musical foundation that lets them approach any style of music, and excel at playing it!
It isn’t just about learning one tune after another… frankly, you can find that for free on YouTube in your spare time. Formal lessons require focus, study, diligent practice… not to mention a substantial investment of money over time. I strive to make every lesson worth the investment.
Every style of music is based on
the same well-established musical foundation.
Methodically build that foundation,
and your potential as a player will be unleashed!
Dedicated students will learn everything from the most basic fundamentals to the most advanced techniques: from playing single notes, easy chording, rhythm and basic lead concepts to high-end guitar in the areas of classical, jazz, flamenco, fingerstyle, country, bluegrass, rock, blues and other styles.
What we might call “mastery” is more than just technical proficiency on an instrument… it’s also about connecting with yourself and expressing your heart and soul through your music. This is what being a “complete musician” is all about… a journey of self-discovery through the art and science of sound.
Online Lessons
Don’t live in or near Brown County, Indiana?
No problem – Jeff also gives remote online lessons
via Zoom, Facetime or Skype.
Learn more | Setup your online lesson
I began teaching music in the early 1970s,
and have helped literally thousands of folks
just like you learn how to make music!
Want to make music an intrinsic part of your life?
Get started today!
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