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Mage Lockwood

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

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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

Mage graduated from California Institute of the Arts
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.

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Fun and relaxed guitar classes

90% Students enjoy learning without feeling pressured

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Guitar lessons have strong results in a short time

91% Parent feel they kids have started playing songs within weeks

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Focus on core guitar skills

93% Students report clear progress in chords, strumming, and transitions

Your guitar teacher specialities

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Ear training

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Guitar for beginners

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Fingerstyle

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Guitar Techniques

Types of guitar lessons

Guitar

Guitar

Bass Guitar

Bass Guitar

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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.

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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

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Amp Simulators

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Ear Training Software

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Metronome Apps

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Guitar Tuner Apps

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Chord Diagram Apps

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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Guitar for adults

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Guitar for advanced

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All Levels

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ADHD

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ASD

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Learning Disabilities

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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Home schooled

Interactive guitar lessons

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Record lessons

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Note taking

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Pets are welcomed

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Parent feedback

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Mobile joining

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