Guitar Lessons

Teaching and playing music is my passion and I want to help you realize your passion for music too!

I teach Beginner to Advanced guitar lessons, ages 5+. I have developed a teaching method that builds with strong fundamentals in technique, and music theory, while also emphasizing fun, pulling from a variety of various music sources.

I have studied under award winning and renowned guitarists Miroslav Tadic and Marc Teicholz. I hold a Masters degree in guitar performance from California Institute of the Arts. I have developed my teaching methods for over 10+ years of teaching and performing experience in classical, rock, metal, folk, celtic, jazz, pop, and more. I attained my Masters degree in guitar performance and composition from California Institute of the Arts, and my BA from CSU East Bay.

I have performed in numerous festivals, fairs, and events alongside artists such as, Sepultura, Dirty Cello, Obscura, Botanist, Mission Peak Chamber Choir and many more. My compositions have been performed throughout the United States and in the UK by Amoveo ensemble, Red Shift ensemble, Roberto Granados, CSUEB Wind Symphony, Cal Arts Concert Choir, The Arc Project, and more.

"My Son Really Enjoyed Learning To Play The Guitar With Randall. Randall Was So Knowledgeable, Creative, And Fun When He Worked With My Son. I Appreciated That Randall Had A Music Degree And Was A True Musician. I Definitely Would Recommend Randall To All My Friends Who Are Looking For A Teacher." -Esther

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Composition/Songwriting lessons

I will help you develop and find your compositional voice and develop fundamental compositional skills to know how to direct your voice and writing style to express your music without being held up by technical limitations.

Classical Guitar lessons

Build a Strong foundation in right hand technique and music theory. Develop fundamentals for playing classical and traditional classical guitar repertoire as well as contemporary works, to make melodies and chords sing with ease.

Electric Guitar lessons

Build modern chord and lead playing for rock, metal, pop, jazz, blues, contemporary and more. Learn music theory as it relates guitar and your playing.