"My philosophy is to have fun playing an instrument, regardless of whether or not you've had any musical experience.
There are plenty of teachers out there who teach theory, but not everyone wants to go in that direction.
Most of my students simply want to learn to play for their own pleasure, so I try to provide the right balance of learning and fun.
Playing an instrument is a life-long love!" - IJ

For Beginner students...here's a sample lesson on how to play a D chord:

PRIVATE LESSONS

Irene offers private lessons, beginners to intermediate, in the Victoria, BC (Fernwood/Hillside) area to people of all ages. The emphasis is on learning for fun, and although she occasionally provides some basic theory, learning to play the songs you love is most important! Songs can be chosen from a database of hundreds, or Irene can work out your favourite songs from mp3 file or CD. Lessons are given in Irene's basement studio on Fernwood Road.

The lessons are relaxed, positive and ALWAYS fun. The cost is $16 per half hour for private lessons, $12.50 per person for two or more people. There are always plenty of daytime slots available. Email Irene to book your time. For up-to-date days and times, please check the calendar.

PLEASE NOTE: **The Studio will be closed for the month of August 2009**

GUITAR CLASSES/GROUP LESSONS

[All guitar classes $100 for 8 weeks]

Level 1 Guitar - For absolute beginner students, learn some basic chords and strums, play some songs and have a hoot!
No previous musical experience necessary. Just bring a guitar and a desire to learn! Classes will begin again September...email to be put on the mailing list!

*You can also call Irene at (250) 888-3973 and leave a message*

Private Online Lessons Using Skype

If you live outside the Victoria, BC area or you are housebound, here's an alternative to in-person lessons!

Using Skype and a webcam and microphone, private lessons will be scheduled with Irene online at the same cost as regular private lessons. You will need to download the program, and have a webcam with either a built-in microphone or one that is separate, and a high-speed cable or ADSL internet connection.

Lessons will be scheduled weekly at a time that works for both student and teacher, and songs will be emailed to you in .doc format. Irene's hours are in Pacific Standard Time (PST). If you'd like to take a "dry run" or test your connection, email Irene and set up a time to try it out!

Payments can be made either by mailed cheque or online with Paypal.

Irene Jackson has been a songwriter and guitar player for almost 40 years...her accomplishments include many live performances, composing music for several nationally and internationally syndicated television shows, and releasing four of her own recordings in her Moonstone Productions studio. She is a member of SOCAN, the Pacific Music Industry Assoc. (PMIA) and the Songwriters Association of Canada (SAC). She has taught hundreds of guitar students of all ages since 1989.

E-mail or call Irene at *(250)888-3973* for more info or to set up a free consultation.

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