1st lesson free
Barry's email address and phone number have been validated.
Barry
- Rate R657
- Response 1h
-
Students14
Number of students Barry has accompanied since joining Superprof
Number of students Barry has accompanied since joining Superprof
R657/h
Contact
1st lesson free
- Guitar
- Acoustic Guitar
- Electric guitar
- Bass guitar
- Classical Guitar
Experienced tutor in Guitar in Union City, Barry offers private lessons tailored to your needs.
- Guitar
- Acoustic Guitar
- Electric guitar
- Bass guitar
- Classical Guitar
Lesson location
About Barry
I've been teaching guitar and piano lessons for over 20 years to kids and adults. I was a United Methodist music/youth director in Alabama in the late 80's and in Texas in the 90's, so most of my students came from churches I worked with. I'm comfortable with many different instruments, but the 2 I have studied most are guitar and piano.
It is fun and exciting to take a student from total beginner to a place where he/she is not embarrased to perform in a public place like a coffee house, open mic, or a family member's wedding/barmitzva/etc. I've been blessed and honored to help a dozen or more young players achieve this.
website: barrykaymusic.net
(concealed information)
I think I was in college when some friends asked me to help them learn to play guitar. Then later some folks who heard me play piano in church asked me for piano lessons.
I have a B. A. in classical guitar perfomance (piano was my secondary instrument.)
See more
About the lesson
- All levels
- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
I need to see what they know about music, so I ask them to play something, anything really, and take it from there. Usually they have a few particular pieces they would like to learn to play. I can usually listen and figure it out pretty quickly. I also have many books and copies of music to pull from to help them learn.
Kids and adults. Classical, folk, rock, country, jazz ...
Don't expect your teacher to work a miracle and make you a good player if you aren't willing to put the time and work in. As the old saying goes: "It's easier to steer a moving car!" Take initiative and you'll get more out of your lessons.
I had one student in her 60's that was told she had no musical talent, but she wanted to use classical guitar as a way to draw closer to God in prayer/meditation/worship. She worked really hard to learn a handful of simple pieces by Sor, Guiliani, and Dowland. She played at a student showcase I planned & hosted at the church where I worked at the time, along with my other students. Her husband was very proud of her for being brave enough to perform publicly. He wanted me to have her guitar after she passed away a few months ago; and although it isn't the most expensive guitar, it's very valuable to me for this reason.
A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
Why do I want to play? How strong is my drive to learn?
What styles do I want to play?
See more
Recommendations
Recommendations are written by the tutor's friends, family, and acquaintances.
1
He has been the music teacher (keyboard and guitar) for both of my children age 8 and 7, and has shown knowledge, patience, and dedication during the past 2 years. My children look forward to each lesson and show their progress.
See more recommendations
See more
Rates
Rate
- R657
Package rates
- 5h: R3285
- 10h: R6570
free lesson
The free first lesson with Barry allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.
- 1h
online
- R657/h
Details
Price per lesson varies depending upon lesson length and how far I have to travel. I accept paypal, venmo, and zelle. Cash is also fine. I'm not able to take credit or debit cards.
No charge for cancellations, but please let me know 24 hours in advance if possible.
Similar Guitar tutor profiles
Tarryn
Cape Town & online
- R300/h
- 1st lesson free
Anele
Cape Town & online
- R300/h
Keenan
Cape Town & online
- R320/h
Jean-Marc
Cape Town & online
- R400/h
- 1st lesson free
Rafif
Cape Town & online
- R250/h
- 1st lesson free
Tamryn
Hillcrest & online
- R350/h
- 1st lesson free
Nick
Cape Town & online
- R300/h
- 1st lesson free
Waldo
Pretoria
- R150/h
- 1st lesson free
Armin
De Aar & online
- R200/h
- 1st lesson free
Adebayo
Centurion & online
- R400/h
- 1st lesson free
Yahyã
Plettenberg Bay & online
- R400/h
- 1st lesson free
Marvin
Cape Town & online
- R300/h
- 1st lesson free
Benice
Johannesburg & online
- R450/h
- 1st lesson free
Roz
Cape Town
- R275/h
- 1st lesson free
Paul
Cape Town & online
- R400/h
- 1st lesson free
Gene
De Aar & online
- R250/h
- 1st lesson free
Leigh
Cape Town
- R300/h
- 1st lesson free
Sydney-James
Stellenbosch & online
- R250/h
- 1st lesson free
Lorenzo
Cape Town & online
- R200/h
- 1st lesson free
Andrea
Klerksdorp & online
- R200/h
- 1st lesson free
-
See Guitar tutors
