ABOUT
My Student Pages
Playing the guitar is serious fun, but it does take serious work.
This is where even the most well-meaning folks can falter, because the fact that dedication and discipline are important doesn't keep them from feeling like four-letter words. I don't believe it has to be this way, nor do I believe that my job as your teacher stops when your lessons end.
That’s where the student pages come in.
I record every regular lesson I teach and then post that video – along with notes, reminders, and more – to private, password-protected student pages right here on this this website. Every one of my regular student get one. Here’s how they work:
Login Portal
You’ll find the student pages link right here. Clicking your time slot will take you to your password page.
Password Page
This is how you’ll log in to your student page.
Schedule Section
You’ll find your name and time slot at the top of your page and your schedule just below, It’s clearly-marked and easy to read.
Lesson Section
Below that, you’ll find your lessons. They’ll be posted in chronological order, with the most recent lesson at the top. The posts will always include a title and the lesson recording. They may also include lesson notes, digital whiteboard screencaps, and homework notes.
My Setup
Amps
I use a stock Vox AC15HW1X as my main lesson amp with a Fender Blues Junior III with extensive Bill M Audio mods and the smaller, 10” Jupiter ceramic variant of the Milkman 5W Half Pint as variants/backups.
Mikes & Cables
I use a Deity S-Mic 2S shotgun mic for voice and acoustic guitars, The Vox is miked with a Cascade Fathead II ribbon mic, and the Fender and Milkman are each miked with 90º modified Shure SM57s. I use Mogami Silver cable with Neutrik XX and RX connectors for microphones, Livewire Advantage cables for my amp and guitar runs, and Evidence Audio Monorail cabling for my pedalboards.
Hardware
My camera is a Sony a6100 DSLR body fitted with a Sigma 16mm f/1.4 lens. I use an Elgato Cam Link 4K capture card for video, three Elgato Key Light Air LED panels for lighting, and an Elgato Stream Deck as a controller. My computer is a maxed-out 2022 Apple M1 Max Mac Studio. My audio interface is a Universal Audio Apollo x4. My video client is currently Skype.
Software
I use UA’s Console for initial signal processing and Apple’s Logic Pro to create a submix of guitars and vocals. I route that via Rogue Amoeba’s Loopback, allowing me to mix in additional audio sources like Apple Music and YouTube.
Internet
My router is a UniFi Dream Machine. My cabling is Vandesail Cat7. My connection speed is parallel gigabit. My ISP is Sonic.
My Pledge
I will always be prepared for your lesson, and I will always do my utmost to ensure that your experience is worthwhile, rewarding, engaging, and fun.