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Guitar Lessons with Music Theory Emphasis | University of Kansas

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Private lessons - Oberon Oakley

Bachelors degree

$35

$30

/ hour

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Rated 5 stars for engaging guitar lessons

94% students find the lessions fun, focused, and easy to follow

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Boosts confidence in shy learners

88% parents notice improved self-esteem and stage presence

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Customized guitar classes for every level

Beginners to advanced players feel the pace suits their needs

About your guitar teacher

With a Bachelor's degree in Music, over 7 years of teaching experience, and a passion for guitar, I am Oberon Oakley. Specializing in chord progressions, fingerstyle, and music theory, I offer personalized lessons for kids, beginners, intermediate, and advanced players. From mastering scales to honing strumming techniques, I focus on nurturing well-rounded musicianship. Whether you're into classical, electric, or acoustic guitar, I tailor lessons to suit your learning style. Let's strum our way to musical excellence together!

Your guitar teacher specialities

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Scales and Modes

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Ear training

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Guitar Techniques

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Strumming and Picking Techniques

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Songs and Repertoire

Guitar lessons overview

My teaching approach blends creativity with technical expertise to offer a unique learning experience for guitar enthusiasts of all levels. I specialize in ear training, performance coaching, theory integration, and expressive musicality. With a focus on Guitar, Electric Guitar, and Classical Guitar, I use various tech tools such as Amp Simulators, Backing Track Libraries, and Ear Training Software to enhance the learning process. I tailor lessons to align with students' musical interests, whether rock, blues, folk, jazz, or classical. By incorporating tools like Chord Diagram Apps and Looping Pedals, I ensure a hands-on and engaging learning environment both online and offline. Following a diverse curriculum including A-Levels, AP Program, and IB, I cater to a wide audience of 200+ students, ranging from kids to adults and beginners to advanced players. My methodology emphasizes personalized teaching, building a strong foundation in technique, fretboard navigation, and strumming patterns. Students benefit from practical applications, real-time feedback, and a versatile approach that fosters a deep understanding of music theory and performance skills.

Student types for guitar lessons

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Guitar for kids

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Guitar for beginners

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Guitar for intermediate

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All Levels

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Guitar for adults

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Guitar for advanced

Teaching tools used in guitar classes

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Amp Simulators

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PDF Sheet Music

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DAWs

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Looping Pedals

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Ear Training Software

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Chord Diagram Apps

Types of guitar lessons

Guitar

Guitar

Electric Guitar

Electric Guitar

Classical Guitar

Classical Guitar

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Reviews and Ratings for Oberon Oakley

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Cooper Molina

Becker Ridge, Port St Lucie

about 1 month ago

I started voice lessons with Oberon in becker just hoping to improve my singing. What I got was so much more posture tips, breathing work, and real insight into how to handle stage nerves.

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Silas Jensen

West Highlands, Naperville

2 months ago

I never thought vocal growth could happen so naturally. But under Oberon calm and steady guidance in west highlands, everything started to click.

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Dana Hinton

Plaza Midwood, Charlotte

3 months ago

I was looking for a guitar tutor and found Oberon in Plaza midwood. his lessons are clear and detailed, and I feel like a more natural player now.

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Preston Maldonado

Spectrum, Gilbert

5 months ago

Beginner lessons with Oberon in Spectrum are very thoughtfully planned. he provides me with meaningful feedbacks too. I started from scratch and now I’m playing full songs. in no time Each week we build on the last one, with warmups, chord drills, and simple tunes that keep me going.

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Layton Bartlett

Springfield, IL

5 months ago

teaches both of my twin sons guitar, and believe me, they both have different tastes in music and Oberon manages to teach both of them together. This is because of his knowledge and skills.

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Mathias Lucas

Stonebridge, Aurora

5 months ago

It was the time when my daughter was feeling so underconfident and was dealing with stage fright, that time I decided to make his learn an instrument. Oberon Campus not only made his learn guitar but also helped him to boost his confidence.

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