Guitar Lessons at Danman’s

Whether you're strumming your first chord or shredding solos, we've got a guitar teacher for you.

Danman’s offers private one-on-one guitar lessons tailored to your goals, style, and skill level — from Acoustic to Electric to Classical.

What You’ll Learn:

Our guitar curriculum builds strong fundamentals while keeping lessons fun and engaging:

Chords, Scales & Riffs

Learn open chords, bar chords, scales, and iconic riffs from your favorite artists.

Fingerstyle & Flatpicking

Technique development for both classical and folk players.

Reading Music & Tablature

Learn to read sheet music, guitar tabs, and chord charts.

Rhythm & Strumming Patterns

Master groove, timing, and strumming styles across genres.

Lead Guitar & Improvisation

Dive into soloing, pentatonic scales, and modes used by legendary players.

Songwriting & Composition

Write and arrange original songs with guidance from experienced songwriters.

Who It’s For:

Absolute beginners to advanced guitarists

Children (ages 3+) and adults

Classical players prepping for recitals

Rock and blues fans learning iconic solos

Hobbyists, performers, and future producers

In-Studio or Online

Lessons are available in-person at our Dana Point studio or online via Zoom.

Bring your instrument or use our gear — we’ll meet you at our School

Ready to Play?

Give us a call at (949) 496-6556 or email danmansmusic@gmail.com to get started.

We’ll match you with the right teacher and tailor a program just for you.

What Beginner Guitar Students Learn:

How to hold the guitar properly

How to hold your pick

Names of all 6 guitar strings

Understanding parts of the guitar

Tuning each string (sharper & flatter)

Placing fingers on the fretboard

"Finger per fret" method (1st position)

How to read guitar tablature (TAB)

First riffs: Smoke on the Water, Seven Nation Army, Ode to Joy

Reading and understanding chord charts

First chord: E major

First strumming pattern: D_ DU DU DU

First finger picking pattern: T-M-I-R

Continued Development Includes:

Learning the notes on each string

Mastering A major, B7, and full I-IV-V progressions

Playing 2-chord and 3-chord songs

Introducing techniques like hammer-ons, pull-offs, barre chords, and power chords

Exploring E minor pentatonic and major scale shapes

Playing songs with real-world applications like Horse with No Name, Back in Black, and Star Spangled Banner

🎯 Student progress is tracked and rewarded with tickets and bonuses — making each step exciting and goal-oriented.

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