| Dave
Milliken Performer
• Teacher • Songwriter 613-247-1402 |
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| instruction: guitar lessons Hours • Location • Student Testimonials Rates • Gift Certificates • Cancellation Policy Recommended Books & Websites • Resources Based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Dave teaches acoustic, electric and bass guitar in a variety of styles including rock, alternative, folk, blues, funk, reggae and classical. Dave accepts students who range in age from thirteen to adult and in ability from beginner to advanced. He has been a teacher since 1990, both at his home studio and until 2005 at the Ottawa Folklore Centre School of Music. He has a Bachelor of Music from the University of Ottawa and currently teaches more than forty students a week. Lessons can include standard notation, tablature, ear training and techniques for applying theory to rhythm, improvisation and soloing in any style. His approach is to shape the lessons according to each student's level and interests. New students are always welcome! Contact Dave at (613) 247-1402 or milliken@sympatico.ca to find out more or to book lessons. For information about Dave's education and background, refer to the bio page. To see Dave perform live, come to one of the upcoming shows listed on the home page. Dave plays in several bands which are described on the projects page.
Lessons are available Monday to Friday between 11:00 am and 9:00 pm. Most students reserve a time slot and come for a private lesson lasting either a half-hour or an hour once a week. Lessons are also available by appointment. Dave teaches in his home studio located at 1004 Pleasant Park Road. From the 417, take St. Laurent Blvd. south. Turn right after Smyth Rd to stay on St. Laurent and then turn right on Pleasant Park. The house is on the left in the first block. By Bus: Routes 84, 148, 149 all stop at St. Laurent and Pleasant Park. Also a short walk from Elmvale Centre - routes 84, 85, 86, 111, 148, 149, 191, 192. Best Route from East, West or Downtown:
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Dave, Marcella Patenaude Private lessons at Dave's home studio cost $22 per half hour ($44 per hour). There is no tax, no registration fee and no minimum number of lessons required. Payment is preferred in cash, but cheques are accepted if payment is being made for several lessons at a time. For students coming regularly, pre-payment of at least 5 lessons at a time is requested. Gift certificates are available and can be emailed to you on receipt of a cheque or picked up in person if you prefer. When ordering a gift certificate, please provide your name, the name of the student (who must be at least 13 years old), and the number of half-hour lessons you wish to purchase. If you are unable to attend a lesson, you are expected to provide at least 72 hours (3 days) notice. With less notice, there is not enough time for Dave to schedule someone else into the spot, so you will be charged for the time that you have booked. Here are some great books to improve your playing: PICK STYLE – LEARNING HOW TO READ MUSIC
FINGER STYLE – TECHNIQUE & LEARNING HOW TO READ MUSIC
THEORY & SCALES
BLUES
JAZZ – BEGINNER
CLASSICAL – BEGINNER REPERTOIRE
BASS GUITAR
Here are some great websites to check out:
A good way to become a better musician is to transcribe the music that you are trying to learn. Spend some time listening to a song and experimenting with your guitar in order to figure out as best you can the chords, the melody, the rhythm of the strum, the nuances of the solo, etc. Write down whatever you can. This will improve your ear and your knowledge of theory. You'll need blank sheets of notation paper for your transcriptions. Here are some PDFs that you can download and print.
The photo at the top of this page is by Matthew Kellett. |
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Dave Milliken milliken@sympatico.ca 613-247-1402
