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Expertise
Any question relating to guitar playing: scales, chords, music theory, arpeggios, soloing, chord progressions, key signatures, buying a guitar, guitar tabs, writing guitar music, musical styles including rock, blues and classical. I can no longer answer questions as to the value of a guitar. Please do not flag your question as "Private", as this prevents other readers from benefiting. I will no longer answer "private" questions.
Experience in the area
I have played guitar for 30 years. Fifteen years of that time I spent traveling nationwide as a performer. I have owned and operated May Music Studio in Washington state for the last 20 years. I also teach piano and drums. Recently I have started a website which provides absolutely free music lessons: http://www.may-studio-music-lessons.com
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Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts
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Recent Reviews from Users
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| Steve | 11/29/11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | Great bit of advice to go back ..... |
| Geoff | 10/17/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much for your prompt ..... |
| wo | 10/11/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for the prompt response. |
| Paul | 09/21/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | While I've only asked two questions, the ..... |
| Mauricio | 08/17/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you very much for your help! ..... |
Recent Answers from Lynne May
2011-12-10 Jose Ramirez Estudio Guitar 1970:
Hi, Christy-- These guitars are difficult to identify. I recommend that you go to: http://www.guitarrasramirez.com/english/etiquetasEn.html and compare the labels pictured there with the label
2011-11-29 Shredding, Solos & Melodies:
Hi, Steve-- It is difficult to give you specific advise without actually hearing you play. Here are some general suggestions. 1. The fact that you have been playing for only a couple of years says
2011-10-16 Beginning Guitar Playing--Resources?:
Hi, Geoff-- Welcome to the world of guitar! There are a lot of good instructional courses available, but you might want to check out all of the excellent resources that are free online. May Music
2011-10-10 How Can I Develop Impprovisation Skills:
Hi, Wo-- Of course you and your friend could just play together a song that you both know the chords for. Maybe one of you can sing? If you want to try improvising with your friend, you will need
2011-10-06 How Old is My Abeline Guitar?:
Hi, Spencer-- There is no reliable source that I know of to identify the date of manufacture of these guitars by the serial number. This is the only information available in the Blue Book: "This
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