In Corvallis it's...
OreGrown Music
For
Guitar Lessons
From Tom Demarest
e-mail Tom: <td@oregrownmusic.com>


"As-Good-As-It-Gets Guitar Instruction"

Who is Tom Demarest?

Mine is a serious, common sense approach to guitar instruction based on traditional music theory applied to contemporary styles of music. My unique method has proven to be very successful in addressing what I believe is what most contemporary guitarists would say is the most valuable thing they want to get from taking lessons ...

"I want to learn to play what I want to play the way I want to play it.
I also want to understand what I'm doing and why I'm doing it."

You will find helpful information via my method,
no matter what style of music you wish to pursue
regardless of the skill level at which you are presently functioning .

The concept of applying traditional, classical theory
to contemporary music may seem like a contradiction,
but I have found it to be the fastest, most effective method of learning.

Whether one is wishing to play...
rock, folk, blues, country, jazz, bluegrass, reggae or
" alternative-punk-grunge with a funkadelic twist"... theory applies.

In short, in order to have fun playing (which is a universal goal of all guitarists)
one must get serious. That's why I titled my beginners book ...

"Your Guitar, A Serious Approach To Playing It For Fun"

My intermediate book is called

"The Good Book For Serious Players Only"

You can get a discription of both books
as well as order them at the Bookstore link below.

 Bookstore

 OreGrown Home Page

Lessons & Classes
Taught by Tom Demarest

 Private Lesson's
I offer half hour private lessons in my home-studio, usually arranged on a once a week basis.
Studio hours are 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Monday thru Thursday, by appointment only.
You can read about and order instructional materials at this bookstore link.
Feel free to e-mail me at the address below.

e-mail: <td@oregrownmusic.com>

 Beginning Mandolin Class through LBCC Benton Center
This class meets every term on Wednesday evenings from 7 - 8:50 pm in Corvallis for 10 weeks.
The class is designed for the complete beginner but it covers a tremendous amount of information that has proven valuable to many intermediate players who have taken the class as a motivational, refresher course. You can register on line by clicking on the link below and following the intructions to find
GUITAR FUNDAMENTALS.
You can read about and order instructional materials at this bookstore link.

  Private Lesson's through Linn-Benton Commuinty College
Students register for a term of study through Linn Benton Commuinty College Music Department. This enables students to have the class appear on their college transcripts and often to be financed through their financial aid. Students register at their own choice of skill level. Through the course of a school year, a serious student can complete the beginning, intermediate, and advanced series of lessons.
You can read about and order instructional materials at this bookstore link.