Thomas Millioto

F.A.Q.

What is your schedule?
My schedule is constantly changing. I have even had instances where my schedule has changed in the time it takes to exchange emails. To avoid confusion, I will be happy to discuss my current schedule over the phone with you. Simply call me at the number listed on the Contact Information page.

What styles of guitar do you teach?
I teach classical guitar, lute, electric styles of guitar including rock and blues, folk guitar and song writing and some jazz.

Do you teach beginners?
Some people assume that I do not teach beginners but I do. Sometimes teaching beginners is even preferable to me because beginners can not have the misconceptions or bad habits that can block a student's learning curve.

What ages do you teach?
I teach from ages 8 (or seven and a half) up. My oldest student is in his 70’s and most of my students are in their teens, 20’s 30’s and 40’s.

What is your teaching philosophy?
Please see my Statement of Teaching Philosophy.

What guitar should I get?
The guitar is really more of a family of instruments than a single instrument. A playable guitar and one which is appropriate for the music you wish to play can make all the difference between playing well and being frustrated. If you do not have a guitar, please call me at the number on the Contact Information page before you buy one. I do not sell guitars, but I'd be happy to give you some guidance in getting a good guitar that is appropriate for the music you wish to play and is within your budget. This will make things easier on both of us as you begin playing. Not all of even the most basic chords are often playable in a convenient way on an inexpensive steel string acoustic (for example, F and B). The thinking, "If I like it and do well then I'll get a good one," doesn't work well here as an inexpensive steel string acoustic guitar can disrupt your learning curve in very short order, no matter what a salesman, teacher or casual player tells you. If the guitar is bad, you will not be able to play it well (nobody can) and you will go through great pain trying, so you will not like it. Playing a good guitar is tough enough. The standard thing that happens is that people start on inexpensive steel string acoustic guitars, get frustrated, feel that they have no talent and give up. I've heard this story a million times. All I'm saying is, don't let this happen to you.

How long will it be until I can play?
I can definitely help you to play effectively, and I can also teach you quickly. How quickly depends on many things, but it mostly depends on you. These factors include:
1. Your dedication
2. Your attitude
3. Your aptitude (For example, do you have any previous musical training?)
4. Your instrument. You must have an instrument that will not block your learning curve, and is appropriate for the type of music you will be playing on it. The inexpensive steel stringed acoustic type of guitars that many people attempt to begin playing on are not usually a good starting place.
5. What style you want to play. Though being great in any style can take a lifetime, some styles are simply more demanding than others to get up and running on.

Do you perform at special events such as parties and wedding receptions?
Yes I do. For more information please contact me.

	F.A.Q. What is your schedule? My schedule is constantly changing. I have even had instances where my schedule has changed in the time it takes to exchange emails. To avoid confusion, I will be happy to discuss my current schedule over the phone with you. Simply call me at the number listed on the Contact Information page. What styles of guitar do you teach? I teach classical guitar, lute, electric styles of guitar including rock and blues, folk guitar and song writing and some jazz. Do you teach beginners? Some people assume that I do not teach beginners but I do. Sometimes teaching beginners is even preferable to me because beginners can not have the misconceptions or bad habits that can block a student's learning curve. What ages do you teach? I teach from ages 8 (or seven and a half) up. My oldest student is in his 70’s and most of my students are in their teens, 20’s 30’s and 40’s. What is your teaching philosophy? Please see my Statement of Teaching Philosophy. What guitar should I get? The guitar is really more of a family of instruments than a single instrument. A playable guitar and one which is appropriate for the music you wish to play can make all the difference between playing well and being frustrated. If you do not have a guitar, please call me at the number on the Contact Information page before you buy one. I do not sell guitars, but I'd be happy to give you some guidance in getting a good guitar that is appropriate for the music you wish to play and is within your budget. This will make things easier on both of us as you begin playing. Not all of even the most basic chords are often playable in a convenient way on an inexpensive steel string acoustic (for example, F and B). The thinking, "If I like it and do well then I'll get a good one," doesn't work well here as an inexpensive steel string acoustic guitar can disrupt your learning curve in very short order, no matter what a salesman, teacher or casual player tells you. If the guitar is bad, you will not be able to play it well (nobody can) and you will go through great pain trying, so you will not like it. Playing a good guitar is tough enough. The standard thing that happens is that people start on inexpensive steel string acoustic guitars, get frustrated, feel that they have no talent and give up. I've heard this story a million times. All I'm saying is, don't let this happen to you. How long will it be until I can play? I can definitely help you to play effectively, and I can also teach you quickly. How quickly depends on many things, but it mostly depends on you. These factors include: 1. Your dedication 2. Your attitude 3. Your aptitude (For example, do you have any previous musical training?) 4. Your instrument. You must have an instrument that will not block your learning curve, and is appropriate for the type of music you will be playing on it. The inexpensive steel stringed acoustic type of guitars that many people attempt to begin playing on are not usually a good starting place. 5. What style you want to play. Though being great in any style can take a lifetime, some styles are simply more demanding than others to get up and running on. Do you perform at special events such as parties and wedding receptions? Yes I do. For more information please contact me.