Mage Lockwood
Improve your playing with dynamic sessions that focus on technique, sight reading, and performance skills.




Private lessons - Mage Lockwood
Masters degree
$34
$32
/ hour
About your guitar teacher
With over 15 years of experience in music education, holding a Masters degree, I am Jake Rivers, your dedicated guitar tutor here to guide you on your musical journey. Specializing in guitar and bass guitar, I offer tailored lessons for students of all levels, including kids, beginners, intermediates, and advanced players. My expertise lies in chord progressions, fingerstyle techniques, music theory, and more. Whether you're looking to master scales and modes or enhance your strumming and picking skills, I am here to help you reach your musical goals. Let's strum and pluck our way to musical excellence together!
Meet Mage
Mage graduated from California Institute of the Arts


Guitar lessons overview
As a Guitar and Bass Guitar tutor with experience teaching over 100 students, I have honed a teaching style that is both empathetic and engaging. My methodology focuses on sight reading, technique development, and performance coaching. I utilize a range of tech tools such as Amp Simulators, Backing Track Libraries, and PDF Sheet Music to enhance learning both online and offline. I tailor my lessons to students of all levels, including kids, beginners, intermediates, adults, and advanced players. By incorporating tools like Chord Diagram Apps and Ear Training Software, I create personalized learning experiences that cater to individual needs and skill levels. Whether following A-Levels (UK) or Common Core State Standards (USA), I adapt the curriculum to ensure comprehensive skill development and musical growth. Join me in a supportive and collaborative learning environment where you can excel in your guitar journey.
Fun and relaxed guitar classes
90% Students enjoy learning without feeling pressured
Guitar lessons have strong results in a short time
91% Parent feel they kids have started playing songs within weeks
Focus on core guitar skills
93% Students report clear progress in chords, strumming, and transitions
Your guitar teacher specialities
Ear training
Guitar for beginners
Fingerstyle
Guitar Techniques
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Bass Guitar

Reviews and Ratings for Mage
Messiah Carney
Alum Rock, San Jose
5 months ago
Lockwood bass lessons totally changed the game for my Alum Rock teen! From complete beginner to writing her own basslines and jamming in the school band ,we couldn't be happier with her progress. she's got this awesome way of making music click for kids.
Leonardo Wise
Sunset Park, Brooklyn
9 months ago
One of the best tutors I’ve had for any subject is Lockwood . Very patient and always brings in music I actually enjoy playing.
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Teaching tools used in guitar classes
Amp Simulators
Ear Training Software
Metronome Apps
Guitar Tuner Apps
Chord Diagram Apps
Student types for guitar lessons
Guitar for kids
Guitar for beginners
Guitar for intermediate
Guitar for adults
Guitar for advanced
All Levels
ADHD
ASD
Learning Disabilities
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Home schooled
Interactive guitar lessons
Record lessons
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Mobile joining

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