Sanjay is offering guitar lessons through No. Va. Community College, Annandale campus and Alexandria campus.
To sign up for lessons
1. Register for applied music-strings course number 165 (01)
for 25 minute lessons or (02) for 50 Minute lessons either on
line or in person. http://www.nvcc.edu
Music Majors please note- if guitar is your primary instrument
you will need 4 semesters of 50 minute lessons to graduate.
2. E-mail jfay@nvcc.edu if registering through Annandale or
call Dr. Robert Petrella at the Alexandria campus if registering
there (703.845.6252) and let them know you would like to be on
Sanjay's roster.
E-mail lessons@mishra.net once you have done these two things
or if you have any questions.
FEES
lesson fees are $50 and $25 for 50/25 minutes payable by the semester. Make yur check to AKAR MUSIC INC. or you may pay cash.
At the first lesson , time/place TBA, a check or cash payment for 15 lessons for $750 (50 minute lessons) or $375 (25 minute lessons) is due.
Or you can split the payment in which case you will pay $375 at the first lesson (50 Min) or $190 (25 Min) and the balance on the 7th lesson.
Please mark these dates so the subject of money does not have to be brought up during lessons.
Cancellation Policy
If you miss a class you forfeit it. in case of an emergency
teacher at his discretion and availability may do a make up lesson.
If teacher misses a class a make up lesson will be scheduled at
your convenience. Please make sure teacher has your Email address
as this is the preferred mode of communication.
If you want to be in a classroom situation you can sign up for the course GUITAR THEORY AND PRACTICE (course number 163) offered on mon-wed from 3:30-5:00 and from 7PM-8.30PM plus lab hours (practice time). Classes are typically between 15-20 students so you will not get individual attention like in a private lesson.
Sanjay also at teaches on a limited basis (Tuesday only) at Del Ray Music in Del Ray, Alexandria, VA.
call them at 703-548-2321 to check availability or email info@acousticaxis.com and let them know you are looking to get a time with Sanjay. price is $45 for 45 minutes. Cc: lessons@mishra.net on all emails please.
recommended - on line links to amazon. but you can check with your local store as well
1. TUNER-REQUIRED. Metronome optional for beginers.
or
intellitouch
-different model provides an alternative
both are equally good so pick the one you like.
OR
an equally good substitute but costs less-the Crafter tuner RECOMMENDED
All these tuners work on vibration and are the most reliable available at a reasonable price.
2. BOOKS
Learning to read music- for beginners
Kodaly method-excellent and easy to understand
or
Practical Theory by Sandy Feldstein
for learning notes on guitar (available at most stores. on-line links below)
Basic book teaches you notes but the songs are boring
more interesting songs (works with book above)
for classical guitar
Aaron Shearer Method-used at Peabody
for jazz players
William
Levitt-A modern method for guitar - used at Berklee School of
Music
For fingerpickers
evaluation only books and sheet music at http://www.mishra.net/music. grouped by folder/style. If you use any of them please purchase them. these copies are for evaluation only. support musicians and authors by legally purchasing their works. it helps them pay their bills.
those of you who feel discouraged because you have convinced yourself you are not talented please read these quotes on TALENT.
Sanjay's home page is mishra.net
