Private Instruction
In-person at Alec's Classical Guitar Studio in Carmel, IN — and online anywhere.
About the Lessons
Welcoming players from absolute beginners to advanced students and professionals, Alec brings a thoughtful, nuanced approach to teaching — with an understanding that there's limitless discovery beyond, and within, the fundamentals.
With 24 years of performance and practice experience, 8 years of teaching, and multiple international competition wins, Alec offers students a grounded, effective path to musical growth.
What We Work On
Laying the groundwork for a lifetime of playing with ease and control.
Applying a thoughtful, conscious approach to problem solving — while also learning to trust intuition and sensory awareness.
Learning what it means to interpret, to create, and to listen to your own musical instincts.
A Unique Feature
After each lesson, Alec sends a personalized email recap of what was covered and what to focus on in the coming week.
This provides a clear, thoughtful roadmap for continued progress between lessons — and students consistently cite it as one of the most valuable parts of studying with Alec.
Student Reviews
As an adult guitarist and previous professional musician, I cannot tell you how positive an experience it is working with Alec. He always gives clear and precise advice on how to improve my playing. You will not find any guitar teacher finer than Alec in the area.— Christine
I live in Toronto and couldn't find anyone locally who had the technical depth or teaching approach I was looking for. I went out of my way to look through international concert competition winners and that's how I found Alec. He breaks things down in a way that makes sense, and he's incredibly patient — he never rushes or talks over your head.— Joseph
Alec is clearly a gifted musician, but this is equaled by his knowledge of music theory and foundational classical guitar techniques. He is able to figure out what a student is interested in and how best to develop a lesson plan. I see Alec being able to relate to a variety of ages and skill levels.— David
New students are welcome to schedule a free consultation — a chance to get acquainted, talk through your goals, and make sure it's a good fit. Returning students can book directly below.