Guitar lessons with
Marlin Bradley
From$69.45 per lesson
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Guitar lessons with
Marlin Bradley
From$69.45 per lesson
•99
Happy Student ScoreOutstanding
This coach is very reliable and responsive. Students are very satisfied and regularly return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
5.0•7 reviews
99
Happy Student ScoreOutstanding
This coach is very reliable and responsive. Students are very satisfied and regularly return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
5.0•7 reviews
About your guitar coach
My journey with the guitar began at 8, launching into private lessons soon after. Auditioning for and attending the Orange County School of the Arts Guitar program from 7th to 12th grade expanded my musical horizons, training me in classical, flamenco, jazz, and studio engineering using Logic Pro X and Protools. Beyond school performances at renowned venues like Disneyland, House of Blues, and jazz festivals, I delved into the LA punk scene and various local gigs. With four years of teaching experience at Guitar Center, I've instructed students of all ages and levels, embracing diverse styles and adapting to group dynamics. Teaching extends beyond the norm for me; I've worked with children and adults with special needs, aiming to make music accessible and enjoyable for everyone. With a passion for playing and teaching, music has been a constant and significant part of my life, shaping my journey into a harmonious blend of artistic exploration and education.
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Los Angeles, California
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Years Playing: Not specified
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Given: 17 lessons
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Accomplishments
🏅Professional Musician
➕Recorded for other artists at a professional level
Specializations
🎸Bass
🎸Jazz
🎸Pop
🎸Classical
Reputation
99
Happy Student ScoreOutstanding
Reliability
Always reliable ⭐ Shows up on time and ready to teach every lesson. You can count on them.
Average rating
5.0
9 ratings•7 reviews
Angela (.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 7
Marlin was great! He was professional, patient, friendly and explained everything clearly. I highly recommend him!
Michael Shuken
I’ve been playing guitar on and off for years unable to break through. I met Marlin and he was able to help me understand what I needed to focus on in order to achieve my goals. He conveys concepts clearly, he’s patient, and there’s an intention behind everything he teaches you. You’re not wasting any time with Marlin. What I think I like best is that technique, style, and timing are really important components of everything he teaches but you learn all of this by playing songs, riffs, and solos which makes it fun. Also, his knowledge of music and his mastery of the guitar is second to none. I’m lucky to have found Marlin. He’s the real deal. Michael, 53
Moe Shuken
I was scared when I had my first guitar lesson, but Marlin was really nice and easy to be with. He taught me songs right away so I was actually playing the guitar after my first lesson. My hands and fingers could barely press down on the strings and now I’m playing Guns N Roses solos, and Led Zeppelin riffs. I’ve been playing less than a year. I’m having a lot of fun thanks to Marlin Moe, 8
Michael Briones
What i really appreciated about marlin was that he took the time to understand what I wanted to get out of guitar and catered the learning experiences to my own goals.
Sunao
Thank you Marlin! My favorite songs were smoke on the water, Crazy Train, Out getting ribs, jingle bells and Dani California.” Sunao 6
Grant H
Marlin was a great teacher. Patient, kind, and extremely knowledgeable, Marlin motivated me to really apply myself.
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonFirst I need to understand the goals of the student. However typically I give out coordination exercises as well as focus on songs the student likes and loves to listen to, this motivates the student to keep practicing and the results of that practice create more motivation which creates more growth. I teach rhythm exercises, scales, and alternate picking drills usually within the first year of lessons which allows the student to get an idea of what route they may want to do to ur pursuing with the instrument whether it’s finger style, rock and roll, or jazz.
Lesson 11+Here, a beginner can expect to see significant improvement in playing speed and how comfortable one is with the instrument. Knowing where the frets are, which strings you are hitting, and how to play precisely and cleanly should be a lot more solidified at this point.
Lesson 4-10At this point, if you’ve been practicing the exercises you should be able to get around an intermediate level song.
Lesson 2-3Here we going into metronome work in order to increase finger strength, precision and speed.
Youth players
Working with kidsWith children, it’s important to provide inspiration and work according to their learning styles. Some kids learn visually by observing, others learn through asking questions and curiosity. The overlap between different learning styles is a need for patience as well as discipline. Children tend to have short attention spans, but when properly motivated they can stay on task for 30 minutes easily. Rather than boring them with scales and music theory it’s important to show them songs they think are cool. This is the ultimate motivator.
Working with teenagersWith teenagers, it’s very important to treat them as adults and give them the tools and opportunity to showcase their own discipline and ability to improve upon themselves. Typically I will teach according to their own taste, whether it’s rock, pop, jazz, every teenager wants a mentor and someone who can give them the tools to get where they want to be in music. This is what I do, and I’ve learned to do it very well.
What you need to bringA guitar or an instrument of your own is preferred but I am happy to provide one as well!
What I can bringI can bring a guitar and an amp if needed. Can also bring my own tab paper and chord charts to hand out every lesson.
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
We totally understand that life can be unpredictable and plans might change. That's
why we've got your back with our flexible cancellation policy, designed to give you
peace of mind when booking private sports lessons with our awesome local instructors!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
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