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Your journey to guitar mastery starts with an introductory lesson at my studio. This lesson is completely free with no obligation whatsoever for you to enroll in the regular programs. You are not "bothering" me or "taking advantage" of me by coming in for the free lesson. Contrarily, I enjoy meeting people who share my interest in guitar, seeing and discussing whatever guitar(s) you bring with you, discussing the songs you enjoy and wish to learn, and sharing with you how I can help you meet your music goals. If you are a parent considering my program for your child, be assured I enjoy meeting and working with kids of all ages - very small ones, and up to the really oversized ones like myself!

I can only do so much with a web site to communicate to you my passion for and expertise in helping others enjoy the guitar the same way I do. In the same sense, you can discern almost nothing about a teacher via the typical brief phone call inquiring about price and location. That is not nearly enough information to evaluate a significant investment of your time and resources. The free lesson is how you will know if myself and my program are right for you. You have nothing to lose and much to gain by coming over to my studio for a casual discussion of your interest in guitar.

Your responses in the boxes below will assist in better utilizing the free lesson for your maximum benefit. However, contact me via the traditional means if you prefer ... I'll be glad to help you either way.

Phone Reception Hours Monday through Friday, 10 A.M to 7:00 P.M.

444-8379

PMI is conveniently located at 1628 E. North Street in the East End Historical District near the Bilo Center. Easy access via I-385/Stone Avenue. Studio times are mostly weekday evenings and part day Saturday, by appointment only. No solicitors please.

Tell me about yourself!

In order to help me understand your goals and determine how to best help you reach them, please tell me about yourself in the boxes below and click "Connect!" to send automatically. If you are the parent of the upcoming musician, provide your contact information and then help your child answer the remainder of the inquiries.

If you prefer to simply leave a question or comment, fill in the name and e-mail boxes and then skip to the bottom and fill in the Comments box. Then click "Connect!" to send automatically.

*Important Notice! If you wish to have a response by e-mail, make sure the e-mail address you enter is accurate! I will then send you an e-mail response within 24 hours from palmettomusicinstitute.com, with the subject "PMI Free Guitar Lesson for (your name)". Be sure to check your e-mail for this response, and set your filtering if applicable to allow for e-mail from this domain. I assure you that I respond to every inquiry that makes it to my mail box. If you do not receive a response within 24 hours then something has gone wrong. In that case, come back and try it again.*

I look forward hearing from you!

Your Name (plus child's first name if applicable):

Your Email Address:

Your telephone number?:

Do you prefer return contact by phone or email? If phone, best day/time to call?:

Do you have convenient Internet access? Dial-up or Broadband?:

Your (the student) stage of life, i.e. pre-teen, teen, young adult, mature adult?:

How long have you been playing your instrument?:

Do you consider yourself a beginner, intermediate, or advanced musician?:

What benefits do you expect to obtain from taking lessons?:

Please identify which of the following musical terms you feel like you have a good understanding of: intervals, common time, scale harmonization, triad, arpeggio, legato :

Have you taken any lessons previously, and if so why did you stop?:

Do you believe that you have the potential to play your instrument well?:

On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the highest, how strongly would you say you desire to be able to play your instrument well?:

Are you able and willing to practice regularly?:

What is your ultimate goal for your musical endeavors?:

Are you willing to follow an instructor's recommendations even if you do not understand the reasons?:

What style of music do you most wish to play and why?:

How long do you think it will take you to reach your musical goals?:

Do you have any questions pertaining to the information on the Policies (FAQ) page?:

Is there any specific skill or certain song(s) you strongly wish to learn?:

Do you have any other questions or comments?:

A representative will contact you after reviewing these responses.

Thanks!

Clients Say ...

"As a parent, I couldn’t be happier with the progress that Abby’s made with Chad. He isn’t too easy, has high expectations and continues to push in a positive away. I feel like guitar has given Abby an identity and boosted her self confidence. Coincidence or not, her grades have improved greatly since she started playing. I definitely feel like guitar is a gift that will last her a lifetime." - John Poore, Simpsonville

"I've learned a lot and been both challenged and encouraged. I feel that the lessons are well organized and appropriate to my skill level. The instructor is not just a good guitar player, but also a great teacher." - Mike Menza, Greenville

"Our teenage son has been taking lessons with Chad for nearly six months. We have been very pleased with Chad's approach. Sometimes it can be difficult to keep a 13 year old focused, but Chad has developed a very good rapport with him. I can honestly say that our son looks forward to his weekly lessons." - Scott Baier, Easley