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LESSONS

WestWave Studios offers private lessons on Guitar, Bass, Drums, and Ukulele for musicians of all levels. In all of my lessons, I emphasize setting goals for yourself AND achieving those goals , while also becoming a well-rounded musician through developing proper technique and understanding of your instrument. Check out details on material covered and pricing for lessons below.

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Guitar

What we Cover

  • Both Acoustic and Electric 

  • Learn to read sheet music, chord charts, and tablature.

  • Fundamental Techniques 

  • Improvisation/Soloing

  • Various styles: Rock, Jazz, Country, Funk, Metal, etc.

  • Music Theory 

  • Guitar Care and Maintenance

Half Hour: $20 per lesson

 

Hour: $30 per lesson

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Bass

What we Cover

  • Fingerstyle and with a pick

  • Learn to read sheet music, chord charts, and tablature.

  • Fundamental Techniques

  • Improvisation/Soloing

  • Various Styles: Rock, Jazz, Country, Funk, Metal, etc.

  • Music Theory 

  • Bass care and maintenance.

Half Hour: $20 per lesson

Hour: $30 per lesson

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Drumset

What we Cover

  • Stick Technique 

  • Fundamental Rudiments and Patterns

  • Various styles: Rock, Jazz, Counttry, Funk, Metal, etc.

  • Learn to read sheet music and play by ear.

  • Solo/Improvise/Fills

  • Drum Care/Maintenance

Half Hour: $20 per lesson

Hour: $30 per lesson

Ukulele

What we Cover

  • Learn Chord Shapes

  • Learn to Create Strumming Patterns

  • Accompanying yourself singing

  • Reading Chord Sheets 

  • Care and Maintenance

Half Hour: $20 per lesson

My twelve year old son has been taking drum lessons with Derek Westholm and learned so much! Derek has an amazing ability to share his talent and enthusiasm for music. I would very highly recommend him for any type of lessons or music needs!

Rheanna Jensen, 
parent of Grant, drumset student

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