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To provide our students with the experience, knowledge, and skills to enjoy music for a lifetime.

Location of instruction on the various instruments is subject to change. Also, we are always adding new instructors and instruments so don't hesitate to call us if you don't see the instrument you want to study.

Regarding Music Lessons

We are dedicated to providing our students with the best possible learning environment. At the Redondo Guitar School, Palos Verdes Guitar School, and Long Beach Guitar School our instructors realize everyone learns differently.

Our highly knowledgeable teachers are committed to finding the approach that works best for each individual.

Whether a student just wants to learn enough to have fun playing a few favorite songs, or is an aspiring professional, our instructors will develop a customized music lesson plan especially tailored to fit their specific musical needs and interests.

Our instructors include university graduates, as well as working professionals with many years of performing, recording and teaching experience.

For The Younger Students

For parents that want their children to do more than sit around watching TV or playing video games, music lessons may be the answer.

It's not just music lessons but life skills. Parents who enroll their kids in music lessons are having their children involved in a productive, educational activity which is culturally enriching, and which develops the brain, intellect, motor skills, self-esteem and discipline.

Benefits:

EDUCATION! Development of WORK HABITS and DISCIPLINE. Getting the child away from the TV, video games, and hanging out at the mall.

Go to http://www.educationthroughmusic.com/brainarticles.htm, to find out how music affects the brain and learning.

For The More Experienced

Beyond the basics, many musicians feel that they aren't progressing fast enough in their knowledge and playing abilities; or that what they've learned seems scattered and unrelated.

For All Instrumentalists

Blues, rock and jazz improvisation; performance skills, and practical music theory are the order of the day.

Topics include improvisational techniques, scales beyond the basic major and minor, phrasing, chord progressions, progressive scale techniques, arpeggios, intervals, advanced chord construction, rhythm, scale and chord theory, definitions, transposition and musical styles.

Here are some of the reasons that South Bay School of Music and Guitar School is considered one of the best music schools in the South Bay.

These are just a few of the things the school has been doing, or will be implementing in the upcoming year. These are all at no extra cost to the students.

The school has been supplying guitar students with low cost material so there is usually no need to buy any extra books.

We put together a professional band, borrow a local club, and put together a program of student performances on a Sunday afternoon. Some of the venues are Suzy's in Hermosa, The Palos Verdes Inn in Redondo, and The Golden Lotus in Palso Verdes. This an ongoing event up to four times a year. As well, we do smaller informal in-studio recitals for less experienced students.

We are presenting weekend workshops throughout the year. Some of the planned topics include:

The guitar instructors are going to perform small informal shows to expose the students to different styles of music. Other musical guests (subject to availability) will also perform.

For the intermediate to advanced students; this will be an opportunity to get together with other student musicians and play. All students are welcome to come and listen.

There are instructors available (in person or by phone) if students need extra help on their assignments.

We have computers with various music programs so students can come in before, or stay after the lesson to work on music assignments, or even record themselves. Also we have a great collection of live music rock, jazz and blues DVD's to watch before or after the lesson.

Fingerstyle Guitar — Modern Rock — R & B — Campfire Guitar — Country — Pop — Folk — Blues — Gospel — Swing — Rockabilly — Funk — Punk — Classic Rock — Metal — Reggae — Ska— Classical — Jazz

Check out News and Gallery to find out about our last recital and to see pictures.

INSTRUCTORS

Teaches: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Composition, Improvisation
Styles: Jazz, Blues, Rock, Country
Specialties: Jazz Chord Melody, Fusion/Metal Jazz, Standard Jazz
Locations: Redondo Beach, Long Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes

Teaches: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Ukulele, Improvisation
Styles: Jazz, Blues, Rock, Alternative
Locations: Redondo Beach

Teaches: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Improvisation, Recording Engineering
Styles: Jazz, Blues, Rock, Classical
Specialties: Punk, Ska, Reggae, Hardcore, Alternative, Recording Techniques
Locations: Redondo Beach

Teaches: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar
Styles: Rock, Hardcore, Heavy Metal
Specialties: Shred, Technical Rock Guitar
Locations: Redondo Beach

Teaches: Upright Bass, Bass Guitar, Improvisation
Styles: Jazz, Blues, Rock,
Specialties: World Music
Locations: Redondo Beach

Teaches: Piano, Improvisation
Locations: Redondo Beach, Long Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes

Teaches: Trombone, Euphonium / Baritone Horn, Tuba
Locations: Redondo Beach

Teaches: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Improvisation
Styles: Jazz, Blues, Rock, Classical
Locations: Redondo Beach

Teaches: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Ukulele, Improvisation (Long Beach & Redondo Beach)
Styles: Jazz, Blues, Rock, Country
Locations: Redondo Beach, Long Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes

Teaches: Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin, Improvisation
Locations: Redondo Beach

Teaches: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Ukulele, Lap Steel Guitar, Improvisation, Balalaika
Styles: Jazz, Blues, Rock, Country
Specialties: Blues, Slide Guitar, Open Tunings, Country
Locations: Redondo Beach

Teaches: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Improvisation
Locations: Redondo Beach

Teaches: Piano, Improvisation
Locations: Redondo Beach, Long Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes

Teaches: Drums & Percussion
Locations: Redondo Beach, Long Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes

Instructor: Chris Price
Teaches: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass
Locations: Redondo Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes

Teaches: Electric & Upright Bass & Guitar
Locations: Redondo Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes

"I've learned so much from taking guitar lessons and I would recommed the Guitar School to anybody that wants to learn how to play guitar."

"The Guitar School is a great place to learn. Its relaxed atmosphere and friendly instructors keep me inspired. My teacher was helpful in preparing me for South High Jazz Band, which I have now been in for two years."

"I have been going to this guitar school for half a year now, and I sincerely believe that it is one of the best schools. Lessons have helped increase my skills exponentially. Dan is an excellent teacher who is crazy at guitar. His teaching lets me understand guitar music and makes me play better. Taking guitar lessons at this school is one of the best decisions I've ever made."

"She's (Leeora) a really good teacher because she gives me a little bit at a time."

"Lessons with Dan are fun and instructive. Dan’s
approach to learning music – finding the lessons
within my favorite songs – has dramatically advanced my technical abilities and knowledge of music theory. I’ve taken lessons off and on since high school, but never learned the “roadmaps” to navigate the fretboard– and not for lack of trying. After studying with Dan, I can solo! In key! Playing guitar is really fun now".

$10,000 in guitar, bass, piano and music theory lesson scholarships to be given away

The guitar school in celebration of it's 10th anniversary in the South Bay is giving away up to $10,000 in guitar, bass, piano and music theory lesson scholarships.

To win these scholarships, students need to write an essay up to 500 words about why they like music, and why they want to play the guitar, bass or piano, or study music theory.

The contest is open to all Guitar School students and to all residents of the South Bay area ages 8 to 18.

The contest starts as of 3/1/06 and the winners will be announced by 9/1/06. Deadline for entering is July 31, 2006.

Put your name, your age, your birthday and what school you attend on a separate piece of paper. Include address and phone numbers. Do not write anything on your essay. All essays must be hand written.

Send all essays to attn:
Guitar School essay contest, 3130 Armourdale Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90808

Redondo Beach Guitar School, Peninsula Guitar School, Peninsula Music and South Bay School of Music serve the South Bay areas including Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Palos Verdes Estates, Torrance, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Lomita, El Segundo, Hawthorne, Lawndale, San Pedro, Wilmington, Harbor City, Gardena, Hawthorne and Carson.

Check out the Long Beach School of Music and the Long Beach Guitar School location serving Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Rossmore, Cypress, Cerritos, Lakewood, Seal Beach, Orange County and Signal Hill.

The Long Beach School of Music is located at 3840 Woodruff, Suite 109 (near Carson), only five minutes from the 405 freeway or five minutes from the 605 freeway. It is very convenient to many Los Angeles locations.

Click here to get a map and driving directions to The Guitar School in Long Beach.

We have another location opening up in May 2006. Peninsula School of Music & Peninsula Guitar School, which is in the Golden Cove Plaza in Rancho Palos Verdes.

Located at 31244 Palos Verdes Drive W. Suite 205, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

Guitar School Locations

The Redondo Beach Guitar School is located between Bristol Farms and the Palos Verdes Inn

SOUTH BAY SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Redondo Beach Guitar School
1712 S. Pacific Coast Highway
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 540-6767
(corner of Palos Verdes Drive and PCH)

Click here to get driving directions and a map to Fitchett Guitar School.Guitar School and South Bay School of Music serves the South Bay area including Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Palos Verdes Estates, Torrance, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Lomita, El Segundo, Hawthorne, Lawndale, San Pedro, Wilmington, Harbor City, Gardena, Hawthorne and Carson.

LONG BEACH SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Long Beach Guitar School
Long Beach School of Music
3840 Woodruff Avenue, Suite 109 Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 627-0464

Check out the Long Beach School of Music and the Long Beach Guitar School location serving Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Rossmore, Cypress, Cerritos, Lakewood, Seal Beach, Orange County and Signal Hill.

PENINSULA SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Peninsula Guitar School
31244 Palos Verdes Drive West, #205
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 (310) 377-2600
(in the Golden Cove Center)

Chilliwack Guitar School: Rick's Guitar Lessons
(in Chilliwack, BC Canada (604) 795-5185)
Vancouver Guitar School
Richmond Guitar School
Surrey Guitar School
Los Angeles Guitar School
Hermosa Beach Guitar School
Manhattan Beach Guitar School

Serving all areas of Orange County, California, including the cities of- Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Anaheim Hills, Brea, Buena Park, Corona del Mar, Costa Mesa, Coto de Caza, Crystal Cove, Cypress, Dana Point, Dove Canyon, El Toro, Foothill Ranch, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Irvine, La Habra, La Palma, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Los Alamitos, Midway City, Mission Viejo, Modjeska Canyon, Newport Beach, Newport Coast, North Tustin, Orange, Orange Park Acres, Placentia, Portola Hills, Rancho Santa Margarita, Robinson Ranch, Rossmoor, San Clemente, San Joaquin Hills, San Juan Capistrano, Santa Ana, Santiago Canyon, Seal Beach, Silverado Canyon, Stanton, Sunset Beach, Surfside, Talega, Trabuco Canyon, Tustin, Villa Park, Westminster, and Yorba Linda

University City, Rancho Penasquitios, Point Loma, South Park, Mission Hills, Serra Mesa, Santee, Poway, La Jolla, Del Mar, Carmel Valley, Lake Murray, Coronado, Del Cerro, Torrey Pines, 4-S Ranch, Scripps Miramar Ranch, University Heights, San Carlos, Grossmont, Sorrento Valley, M.C.A.S. Miramar, Solana Beach, Mission Bay, La Playa, North Park, Rancho Bernardo, Torrey Hills, Rancho Santa Fe, Carmel Mountain Ranch, North City, Crown Point, Ocean Beach, Uptown, U.C.S.D, Centre City, Midtown, Navajo, Sabre Springs, Rancho Encantada, Birdland, Lemon Grove, Miramar, Black Mountain Ranch, Tierrasanta, Bay Park, Grantville, Bay Ho, Loma Portal, Old Town, Mira Mesa, Allied Gardens, Clairemont, Mission Village, Linda Vista, Mission Beach, Bankers Hill, Chesterton, Roseville, Fleetridge, Peninsula, Kensington, Pacific Beach, Morena, Mission Valley, Park West, Little Italy, Azure Vista, Fairbanks Ranch, Marston Hills and Sunset Cliffs.

Private Guitar & Music Instructor, FITCHETT GUITAR SCHOOL, Hermosa Beach &
Redondo Beach, CA
1989 to Present

Private Guitar & Music Instructor, LONG BEACH SCHOOL OF MUSIC, Long Beach, CA
Teach all styles, as well as theory, music composition and arranging.

Private Guitar & Music Instructor, PENINSULA SCHOOL OF MUSIC, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Guitar Instructor, SOUTH BAY & TORRANCE ADULT SCHOOLS, Redondo-Torrance, CA
1989 to Present
Teach beginning and intermediate classes in rock and blues electric guitar.

Guitar Instructor, NATIONAL GUITAR SUMMER WORKSHOP, Redlands, CA
1995 to 1998
Teach courses in blues, rock, jazz, music theory and technique.

Guitar Instructor, UCLA EXTENSION, Westwood, CA
1994 to 1997
Teach intermediate to advanced courses in blues/rock improvisation and contemporary guitar styles, with emphasis on practical music theory application.

Guitar Clinician, GUITAR CENTER, Lawndale, CA
1994 to 1999
Lecture on various aspects of guitar technique and performance.

BOOKS & PUBLICATIONS

Transcriber, CHERRY LANE MUSIC COMPANY, INC., Port Chester, New York
1987 to 1997
Author of many internationally published guitar transcription folios. Many of these transcriptions have appeared in the popular magazine "Guitar For The Practicing Musician."

Author, CHERRY LANE MUSIC COMPANY, INC., Port Chester, New York
1995 to 1997
Author of book/CD or cassette instructional package "Chopsbuilders,"
designed to give guitarists a fresh perspective on some different ways
of playing exercises, scales and licks.

Author, GUITAR SCHOOL PUBLICATIONS
2004-2006
Author of "Reading Music" Level 1, an introduction to reading music
on the guitar.

Composer, REGINA KLENJOSKI DANCE COMPANY RKDance@aol.com, Torrance,CA
2001 to Present

Guitarist/Composer for "CULT of the WRONG NOTE," Southern California
1991 to 1996

Guitarist for "THE CAMPBELL BROTHERS," Southern California
1990 to 2000

Session Guitarist, See jeffjonesmusic.com for some current examples.
1985 to Present

Owner & Audio Engineer, OPEN DOOR SOUND, Hermosa Beach, CA
1981 to 1994

Musician/Performer, Southern California, Vancouver, Canada
1975 to Present

EDUCATION - Institutions

EL CAMINO COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Torrance, CA
1997 to 1999, Graduated with honors
Theater, Music & Dance

GROVE SCHOOL of MUSIC, Studio City, CA
1987 to 1990, Graduated with honors
Advanced Guitar Theory & Technique, Composition & Arranging,
Film Composition

EDUCATION - Private Instruction

TERRY PLUMERI, Composer/Conductor/Recording Artist, Manhattan Beach, CA
1995 to 2001
Film Composition and Jazz Studies

RON ESCHETTE, Jazz Guitarist/Recording Artist/Author, Long Beach, CA
1996 to Present
Advanced Jazz Guitar Studies with emphasis on improvisation and phrasing.

DAVID ANGEL, Composer/Musician, Los Angeles, Silverlake CA
1989 to 1994
20th Century Composition Techniques for Film Scoring and Symphonic Works

JAMIE GLASER, Fusion Guitarist/Recording Artist/Session Musician, Studio City, CA
1989 to 1994
Studio Guitar and Contemporary Performance Techniques

TED GREENE, Jazz Guitarist/Author/Recording Artist, Encino, CA
1986 to 2005
Chordal Jazz and Harmony Studies