“Follow Your Bliss” (Joseph Campbell)
Welcome to the Guitar Instructor Network page at Skinny Devil Music Lab, web-home of award-winning guitarist David M. McLean. Soon, we will be able to converse so that I might better guide you on your journey through the Music Lab, but for now enjoy your visit.
David McLean on-stage with his dynamic duo Alien Blue.
Paul Felice, trying to decide which picture to use on this page.
Michael Fogler (left) with classical ensemble the Lexington Guitar Trio (with Duane Corn & Dennis Davis).
Melanie Johnson on-stage with her righteous band The Bats.
Dave Peterson with the funky Midway Soul.
Chris Simpson onstage with his band EyesUponUs.
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Jerry & Lee - Student recital, 2006.
Lauren & Dave Cubine - Student recital, 2006.
Student recital, 2006.
Almira - Student recital, 2005.
Dave Emmert - Student recital, 2005.
Student recital, 2006.
Student recital, 2006.
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SDML Guitar Teacher NetworkSkinny Devil Music Lab's Current Certified Guitar Instructors
GuitarTeacher Network
Need to find a qualified guitar teacher in the US, Canada, Europe, or Japan? ALL SDML Guitar Instructors are required to be certified level-2 (silver) - or above - level players (for specific criteria for un-certified silver, see the awards criteria, with the understanding that certified silver is more demanding), which means they have a vast understanding of the fretboard, a firm grasp of various techniques used in all styles of music, understanding of most scales & chords, a wide array of songs (from "camp-fire" songs to pieces for solo guitar), and more.While these guys don't work for me - and while meeting rigorous objective standards is no guarantee of creative musicianship or teaching skill - I can at least guarantee that their playing meets or exceeds most standards of guitar excellence. Additionally, most utilize many of the methods that make Skinny Devil Guitar Instruction much more than just a guitar lesson every week...including recitals & other performance opportunities, recording opportunities, information exchange, open jams, band/artist networking, awards programs, periodic newsletters, and more that enhance the musical experience, create community, and dramatically increase the speed with which students advance.
United States
AlabamaCalifornia
James - gold (pending)
Los Angeles, CA
555-555-5555 or e-mail
web-siteFlorida
Georgia
Indiana
Mike - platinum (pending)
Indianapolis, IN
555-555-5555 or e-mail
web-site
Kyle - platinum (pending)
Bloomington, IN
555-555-5555 or e-mail
web-siteKentucky
Instructor info Instructor schedule Kevin Case - bronze
instructor-in-training
Lexington, KY
phone or e-mail
web-siteschedule pending Paul Felice - gold
instructor
Lexington, KY
859-421-3100 or e-mail
web-siteLexmark Schedule Monday - Lexmark Guitar
6pm - Guitar 1 & 2
7pm - 9pm - Private Students
Tuesday - Lexmark Guitar
6pm - Guitar 3
7pm - 9pm - Private StudentsWednesday - North YMCA YMCA Schedule
6pm - Youth Guitar
6:45pm - Guitar 1
7:40pm - Guitar 2Saturday - Beaumont YMCA
10pm-2pm - Private Students
Michael Fogler - platinum
instructor
Lexington, KY
859-229-1669 or e-mail
web-siteYMCA Schedule Monday - High Street YMCA
7pm - Classical GuitarGeorgetown College
pendingTransylvania University
pendingPrivate Schedule
call for infoLuke Jackson - silver
instructor
Lexington, KY
859-893-1902 or e-mail
web-siteThursday: 3pm-8pm - Hurst Music
Fridays: 2pm-6pm - Hurst MusicMelanie Johnson - gold
instructor
Lexington, KY
phone or e-mail
web-siteworkshops only Burton Joyner - silver
instructor
Lexington, KY
phone or e-mail
web-siteschedule pending Ben Martin - silver
instructor
Lexington, KY
phone or e-mail
web-siteMonday: 5pm-9pm Asbury (YMCA guitar program) David M. McLean - platinum
instructor
Lexington, KY
859-420-2007 or e-mail
web-siteYMCA Schedule Tuesday - Beaumont
2pm-5pm - private
5pm - percussion
6pm - GTR-1
7pm - GTR-2
8pm - GTR-3 + 9pm private
Thursday - Beaumont
4pm - private
5pm - GTR-2
6pm - GTR-1 (8-12)
7pm - GTR-1
8pm - GTR-4 + 9pm privateMonday 1pm-8pm - Hurst Music Private Schedule
Wednesday 1pm-8pm - Hurst Music
Saturday 10am-4pm - Hurst MusicDavid Peterson - gold
instructor
Lexington, KY
859-367-7341 or e-mail
web-siteGeorgetown & Nicholasville - schedule pending Chris Simpson - gold
Lexington, KY
502-330-2359 or e-mail
web-siteLexington Music Academy Monday: 3pm-6pmPrivate Schedule
Wedensday: 6pm-8pm
Thursday: 6pm-8pm
Saturday: 9am-1pmGroup schedule pending
Almira Sothworth - bronze
instructor-in-training
Lexington, KY
phone or e-mail
web-siteschedule pending Gary Steele - silver (pending)
instructor
Mt. Sterling/Winchester, KY
phone or e-mail
web-siteDavid Taylor - bronze
instructor-in-training
Richmond, KY
859-779-3848 or e-mail
web-siteCurrier's Music World
New Jersey
Dan - platinum (pending)
XXXX
555-555-5555 or e-mail
web-siteOhio
Mike (bass guitar) - platinum (pending)
Cincinatti, OH
555-555-5555 or e-mail
web-siteTexas
RC - platinum (pending)
XXXX
555-555-5555 or e-mail
web-siteVirginia
Ernie - silver (pending)
XXXX
555-555-5555 or e-mail
web-site
Robert - silver (pending)
Arlington, VA/Washington, DC area
555-555-5555 or e-mail
web-siteCanadaEurope
Joseph - gold (pending)
XXX, Quebec
555-555-5555 or e-mail
web-site
Franco - platinum (pending)
XXX, Italy
555-555-5555 or e-mail
web-site
Alex - gold (pending)
XXX, UK
555-555-5555 or e-mail
web-siteJapan
Toshi - platinum (pending)
XXXX
555-555-5555 or e-mail
web-siteFuture Certified Teachers
“Are you closer right now to where you want to be than you were a half-hour ago?” (Robert Cooper)
If you are interested in becoming an SDML Certified Guitar Instructor, make sure that before applying you have met or exceeded the silver level of the SDML Awards for Guitar Excellence. There are additional requirements (plus a small annual fee for the listing, teaching materials, business support, access to awards programs, player certification, and the like), but if you're serious about a career in music, I'm sure meeting those requirements is not an issue.If you have secured the silver level (or more) and are interested in becoming part of the network, then contact me.
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David Taylor's award-winning band, Decking Ceaser (2006).
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SDML web-site first published 1999; last up-date: 2005