Habit Forming Lessons
Guitar lessons built to create good habits and achieve your goals.
Why Are Habits Important?
Habits build over time
Advanced skills are built easily through the habit of practicing a little bit every day.
Habits make playing fun
Practice feels less like work and more like play once habits are developed.
Habits help you reach your goals
Big, intimidating goals feel manageable when supported by steady habits.
Habits make it your playing more musical
Instead of worrying about technique, strong habits allow you to focus on making music.
In our lessons, we’ll develop and maintain habits that support your lifestyle and goals.
Why Take Lessons With Me?
Over 10 years of teaching experience
I’ve taught hundreds of students — from beginners to advanced players.
Lessons built around you
Method books, ear training, CAGED system, or tablature — lessons are tailored to how you learn best.
Play the music you love
Whether it’s blues, metal, indie, punk, classic rock, or singer-songwriter styles, we’ll focus on the songs that inspire you.
Professional musician and songwriter
As a gigging guitarist and songwriter, I bring real-world experience into every lesson.
In-person or online
Lessons available at my centrally located Portland studio or virtually from anywhere.
What You’ll Learn
Chords, riffs, and scales — explained clearly
Soloing and improvisation (incorporating CAGED and other methods)
How to read tablature, chord charts, and standard notation
Songwriting and composing on guitar
Rhythm skills, technique, and tone
How to play your favorite songs — from tablature or by ear
Structured progress through method books or a creative, song-based approach — depending on what works best for you
Book a Free Intro Lesson Now!
A free intro lesson is a great way for us to get to know each other, play some music, and to answer any questions you might have. I look forward to seeing you there!
Can’t find a time that works? Have other questions?
Email me: joel@joelhenigsonmusic.com