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HERMOSA BEACH GUITAR LESSONS
Tailored lessons that remove learning roadblocks using 50 years of experience to assist progress for every student's growth.
(310) 374-4180 Book a lesson today!
Tailored lessons that remove learning roadblocks using 50 years of experience to assist progress for every student's growth.
October 13th 2021
" As with all subjects, the teacher you have plays an absolute crucial role in how you will do later on. I still have the folder he gave me with all the tools and tips I need when I need to remind myself of something.
Hands down, I would not have the skill set I have with the guitar now if it weren't for Russ. He knows everything about guitar and music theory that you need to become proficient and even more so on the strings.
Going on 10+ years later I still use many of the concepts he bestowed to me when I was younger. He knows his stuff, and if you truly want to get better at guitar and have a skill set for life, Russ will easily and gladly help you get there. "
March 3rd 2023
" I have learned more from Russ in the last 4 months than I have in past 10 years of playing guitar. I quickly went from only playing the cowboy chords to learning scales, picking patters, and music theory. Russ is extremely knowledgeable while still being able to convey complex concepts to a beginner like myself.
Russ provides all the material you will need on your guitar leaning journey. He does not work trough a series of boring guitar books. Instead, he has hundreds of custom worksheets that he hands out depending on what skill you want to develop and what your playing would benefit from the most.
I'm also a very budget conscious person, and I can confidently say that Russ' affordable rate in combination with his teaching skill is the best deal around. "
March 23rd 2020
" Russ Mallory was my guitar teacher for many years... I'm in The Beatles tribute business.... And if it wasn't for Russ I would NOT have become the success and I am today. Russ fostered me through all the intricacies of the John Lennon guitar parts. Russ's knowledge and patience helped me to really channel John Lennon on stage. I've performed all over the world. I've performed at Candlestick Park and at Dodger Stadium. There are many songs in particular that I think of Russ each time I perform them on stage. Not only did Russ teach me, He sold me one of his prized guitars because he knew that I would need it...Its a Beatle guitar and I indeed used that guitar ('63 Epiphone Casino) in my performance at Candlestick park. Thanks Russ. You're the greatest. "
February 19th 2024
" He's my current guitar teacher! Going to class is honestly my favorite day of the week. Russ is a gem! 10/10 would recommend! "
November 14th 2013
"I've had a few months of lessons with Russ and I've been incredibly impressed. He's motivating, very knowledgeable, and generous with his time. Plus, he has a great view of the ocean! I highly recommend trying him out before settling on a teacher. "
- Justin L.
March 4th 2014
" Russ is an excellent guitar teacher, I would highly recommend him to anyone. I took lessons with Russ for maybe 3 months or so. If you want to learn the guitar in a stress free capacity he is your man. "
- Tiffany M.
May 19th 2012
" Private lessons in his home or yours, by appointment. A professional guitarist and teacher who teaches all ages, Russ gives individualized instruction. You can just learn to play songs if that's what you want, or learn music theory too. He explains things well, is unfailingly patient and nice (and sometimes very funny); he makes the lessons entertaining and fun. I started from zero on the guitar and have no musical talent, just the desire to learn, but learning to play has been a joy to me. I hope to keep learning and to play guitar for the rest of my life. "
- Carol S.
March 26th 2014
" Wow! This guy can teach. He has amazing patience and a fantastic disposition. I've got him teaching my 6 year old daughter. He's very well equipped to teach kids with big chairs, pretty pictures and fun games. I even took a few lessons to refresh and he had me playing in his cache of songs right away (Bon Jovi and Eagles on lesson 1). Wow! And yes, great view from his place. "
January 23rd 2015
" So after about a year of lessons, I know over 50 chords, chord progressions, pentatonic scales, modal scales and I can fake being a face-melting guitar player pretty darn well. My (now 7 year old) daughter knows about 20 chords and she is the hit at all family talent shows (have a look on Youtube to see for yourself https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQqadTLVD60) . The adulation she receives from playing to audiences has really done wonders for her self-esteem. I am very proud. My 5 year old just started Uke with "Teacher Russ" and knows 6 chords. Such is enough to make my 7 year old want to practice more. Russ is a fine guitar teacher for young and old (and may also be the most interesting conversationalists on popular music you will find. Who knew that Jimmy Page played guitar with Donovan before Led Zeppelin or for that matter, that Donovan taught John Lennon finger style)? "
October 13th 2015
" After 12 years of getting virtually nowhere on the guitar, learning a couple songs, embarrassing myself once on stage, I'm thankful to say I found Russ and in a couple months I've been able to learn more than in all those dozen years combined, from "TV time" exercises and calisthenics, to theory, to songs, even a bit of trying to sing and play. I've taken real lessons from four other teachers and can honestly say Russ' method, style, demeanor, flexibility, and of course guitar knowledge, blow away any teacher I've had. He motivates by being that teacher you don't want to disappoint next time you show up for the lesson. And when you suck as I often still do, he reminds you, "well, if it were easy, everyone would be doing it. "
September 25 2014
" Russ is an excellent and patient teacher. I tried to teach myself guitar for 12 years, and have learned more with Russ in the past 3 months than all those years put together. He knows more about rock n' roll than anyone I've ever met...but that is not his only genre - he can teach you anything you want, and you will want to pick up the guitar every time you walk by it. Take lessons from Russ and you will be pleased with your investment. "
-Mike S.
Understanding music theory
is crucial for any musician.
At Hermosa Beach Guitar Lessons,
we break down complex concepts into simple, digestible lessons. The interactive approach ensures you grasp the essentials of music theory, empowering you to compose and improvise with confidence.
From Elvis and Chuck Berry, the Beach Boys, Yardbirds, Kinks, Beatles, Stones, Who, Hendrix, Byrds, Clapton, Zeppelin, Doors, Jefferson Airplane, The Dead, to The Eagles, Doobie Brothers, James Taylor, ZZ Top, Aerosmith, Van Halen, Allman Brothers, Donovan, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Neil Diamond to...Well, you get the idea - Classic Rock.
I've taught all of these styles and dozens more, but what matters most is I can teach YOU!
Performing, composing, and teaching
since 1970, I know how to guide an individual toward the fastest path to
success on guitar. Whether that means playing 3-chord songs around the campfire, or headlining at Staples Center. Books & videos are great, but they can't tailor a learning program to your needs. Only a seasoned Pro can do that.
But also Country music, from Johnny Cash to Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Glen Campbell, Hoyt Axton, Roy Clark, Danny Gatton, to modern guys like Brad Paisley...Let's not forget Peter, Paul & Mary, John Denver, Bob Dylan...And progressive rock like YES, Kansas, Jethro Tull, and Emerson, Lake & Palmer...Not to mention Steely Dan, who are a category all to themselves.
I'm looking forward to speaking with you!
Sincerely,
Russ Mallory
(310) 374-4180 russmallory1@icloud.com russ@hermosaguitarlessons.com
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