Hello,
Thank you for visiting my page! I offer private and group lessons for Guitar, Piano, Banjo, Mandolin, Bass, Ukulele, Dobro, and Lap Steel. I pride myself in customizing every lesson to fit a student’s learning style and interests. Over the last decade, I’ve taught students at all skill levels and all ages, and I’m proud to have watched many of my students become skilled musicians and cultivate a lifelong appreciation for music.
I began studying music myself in formal classes at my high school, and after a couple of years of study, I was lucky enough to receive a full scholarship to the Hornby Island Blues Workshop in British Colombia. Studying Blues, Jazz, Americana, and Music Theory through my scholarship truly inspired me and set me on the path that I’m on today as a full-time musician and teacher. Over the years, I’ve been lucky enough to perform with many wonderful musicians in and out of the state of Alaska, while teaching many wonderful students during the week.
I teach Mondays through Thursdays from my own private studio at Alaska Music and Sound. Feel free to contact me if you or your child is interested in learning an instrument! I’d love to chat about what you are looking for in an instructor, and to play music with you at the studio!
Thank You,
Forest Wilson
➤ LOCATION
1000 Ingra Street
Anchorage, Alaska
99501
☎ CONTACT
lessons@forestwilsonguitarist.com
(907) 354-1736
Information & FAQs:
Lesson & Payment Policies:
There is a limit of one Groupon Per Student.
Lesson prices are $35 per half hour.
Lessons are held once a week at a reserved time.
Tuition is payable every month via electronic debit from a checking, savings, or credit card account (3% fee for credit cards).
Payments are processed on the 24th of the preceding month. Payments may be cancelled through the 15th of that month.
Any lessons canceled by your teacher will be credited to the upcoming month.
Should I be present for my child’s lessons?
That is your choice and you are welcome to sit in. Some children seem more attentive without a parent present, while others need help maintaining focus and appreciate having parental encouragement.
You are also welcome to study at the same time as your child. Playing music as a family is incredibly enriching and rewarding.
Is my child old enough to begin lessons?
Children can enjoy and learn to play the piano as young as 4,while the guitar and the ukulele can be started at around age 5.
What do you teach?
I teach a wide variety of styles and techniques.
Sight Reading, Ear Training, Music Theory, Improvisation, Songwriting, Jazz, Blues, Bluegrass, Pop, Classical, Rock, Performance.
Below you can listen to one of my students perform an instrumental song. I had a blast helping him learn this one. Sounding great, Caleb! “Airplane Mode” by Cory Wong
What happens if I miss my lesson?
I will do my best to schedule a makeup appointment, but these are not guaranteed. If a make up lesson is possible, it must happen within the month of the absence. However, if you miss your lesson, you missed your lesson.
Am I “too old” to learn an instrument?
No you are not! In my ten years of teaching, I have seen numerous adult students experience great success and develop a passion for playing music.
When and Where do you Teach?
I teach Mondays - Thursdays in my studio at Alaska Music and Sound.
1000 Ingra Street
Anchorage, AK 99501
I also offer lessons via Zoom or Skype to students in the lower 48 and across the world. Feel free to ask about online lessons!