I have been studying and performing music for over a decade. My first and most familiar instrument is the electric guitar, which i started receiving private instruction for at age 11. Within a year, I... joined a local band program which grouped kids into rock bands that would perform live venues several times a year. In each band, I specialized in lead guitar as well as a bit of keys. Since then, i've played upwards of 50-60 live shows, and have received 6 years of guitar instruction. Throughout high school, I took intro to Music Theory as well as AP Music Theory classes. Both were instrumental in having a deeper understanding of melody, harmony, rhythm, scales, intervals, counterpoint, etc. This kickstarted my interest in composition, which I pursued further in higher education. In 2019, I was accepted into Berklee College of Music and by 2022, graduated with a BA in Music Composition for Film, TV, and Games. In terms of guitar, this education has been significant in teaching me the ins and outs of improvising with scales/modes, advanced chord harmonies, fretboard navigation, rhythmic variation, and composing/songwriting on a guitar. read more

Hi, my name is Jack Nelson. I live in the Atlanta metro-area and am a recent graduate of Berklee School of Music, where I obtained a Bachelors degree in Music Composition for Film, TV, and Games. I ha... ve a strong passion for all things music ranging from classical orchestral music - to rock & roll - to new school hip hop. On lessonpal, I specialize in guitar tutoring. When I first started learning to play the guitar, I found that my initial mentor was overcomplicating the needed concepts, and teaching at too brisk a pace. It was only once I began learning on my own time that I found the right process for myself to learn properly and feel motivated. While not every student can learn effectively on their own, this experience taught me the importance of finding your own voice. As a tutor, I love helping students find their voice - or rather what learning style & systems are most effective for them. To find your voice is to grow your passion, purpose, and confidence in honing your wanted skill. As a Berklee graduate, I also love helping students dive deeper into what makes music work. I'm happy to assist students in learning & applying music theory, composition, and production skills to their guitar repertoire and general musicianship. If you have any questions for me, or you’d like to schedule a tutoring session, feel free to send me a message and we can get started.read more