Eric Keyes Guitar Studio
You are wasting your money on lessons unless you have a great teacher with a powerful program. Teaching is getting people to change their thoughts and behaviors based on new knowledge. In my studio you will have a personable player as a teacher who will listen to you. My style utilizes a unique individual approach to learning that encompasses all styles of music. To “educate” literally means “to draw out of”. I have especially designed my communication with you to give you new knowledge and draw your personality out through your instrument.
My program will quickly and efficiently have you playing the music you love rather than boring methods and studies. The difference between a professional and an amateur is simple. Professionals know why they do what they do. My students become musicians, players and performers who know what they are doing, not just people who take lessons. The strong emphasis on Music Theory will give you incredible clarity. Further emphasis on technique will give you unstoppable confidence. All of this is accomplished utilizing songs that you choose to learn. My core belief is that we learn best when we do not know we are learning. So the lessons are fun and inspiring without any of the dull “school textbook like” approach.
We have all heard the old saying. “If you give a man a fish you feed him for a day, if you teach him how to fish you feed him for a lifetime”
I will teach you how to fish so that if you hear it, you can play it, if you see it, you can play it and if you create it you can play it.

Private Studies
Eric is currently teaching at his studio in Denton, TX.
For private lessons in the Dallas/FW areas call (940) 387-3283 or e-mail me. I look forward to speaking with you and helping you accomplish your goals.

Master Class/Clinic
Having been an avid lifelong student of the guitar Eric has taken his unique individual approach to the guitar and organized it any way that is very fun and inspiring. His clinics address issues that concern players of all styles and idioms. During his master class Eric amplifies that music is the “art of listening” and by learning what to listen to what we hear in our head and our heart we find our style. These clinics are an intense testimony that “information is not power” nor is knowledge. In fact in today’s information society the exact opposite is true! There is too much information and knowledge and we are surrounded by “data smog” Eric strongly believes that “Clarity is power” Eric’s teaching style and clinics use concise simple concepts of music theory and ear training that give students incredible clarity and confidence! For more in formation regarding clinics please e-mail me

Consulting /Coaching
Having been involved heavily in every aspect of the music business in the last 19 years Eric brings a lot of experience to the table. Whether it be production, management, distribution, marketing or booking he has been heavily involved. Having successfully run his own indie label Doilie Records since 1994 Eric has seen what happens to artist who do the ‘Major Label dance” without knowing what they are getting into and being prepared to swim with the sharks. Eric has successfully managed several bands as well as developed strategic “guerrilla marketing campaigns using the web as a tool of unlimited potential. His collaboration with animator Aaron Pendland for a song he wrote entitled “I’m a Cow” became a massive viral success on the internet and one of the most popular sites ever on the internet. For everything from copyright and publishing questions to how to get a bar code on your CD we can help. For setting up a consultation e-mail me or call (940) 891-1378

Recommended Books 
1. Zen Guitar by Philip Toshio Sudo
ISBN# 0-684-83877-X
Published by Simon & Schuster www.simonsays.com
2. The Advancing Guitarist by Mick Goodrick
ISBN #0-88188-589-4
Published by Hal Leonard
3. The Jazz Language by Dan Haerle
ISBN# 0-7604-0014
Published by Warner Bros. Publications.
4. For Guitar Players Only by Tommy Tedesco
ISBN# 0-916902-12-9
Published by Dale Zdenek Publications.
5. Chord Chemistry by Ted Greene
ISBN# 0-89898-696-6
Published by Dale Zdenek Publications.
6. Single Note Jazz Guitar Soloing Volume 1 by Ted Greene
Published by Dale Zdenek Publications.
7. Single Note Jazz Guitar Soloing Volume 2 by Ted Greene
Published by Dale Zdenek Publications.
8. Thesaurus of Scales and Melodic Patterns by Nicolas Slominsky
ISBN# 0-02-611850-5
Published by MACMILLAN PUBLISHING CO.
9. Modern Reading Text in 4/4 by Louis Bellson
ISBN# 0-7692-3377-5
Published by Henry Adler
10. The Art of Transcribing for the Guitar by Dave Celentano
ISBN# 0-931759-56-0
Published by Hal Leonard Hal Leonard
11. Reaching for the Uncommon Chord by Allan Holdsworth
ISBN# 00604049
Published by Hal Leonard
12. Cielo de Terra by Al DiMeola
An incredible testimony to the capabilities of the Acoustic Guitar
ISBN# 00604041
Published by Hal Leonard

Recommended Videos
There are some wonderful videos out there and here are a few I found to be very empowering.
 
1. Clint Strong- Mastering Jazz Licks
REH839 (PP1507) REH Video
Straight Ahead Killer Jazz Video with packed with great lines.
2. Eric Johnson- Total Electric Guitar
VGJ143 Hot Licks Video
Very thorough breakdown of all the possibilities of the guitar.
3. Adrian Belew- Electronic Guitar
DCI Music Video Inc.
4. Tuck Andress- Fingerstyle Mastery
VGT 153 Hot Licks Video
5. Allan Holdsworth
REH829 REH Video
A unique insight into the playing of one of the most respected guitarist in the world.
6. Yngwie Malmsteen
REH 819 REH Video
7. Great Rhythm Grooves for Electric Guitar taught by Alex Weir.
Homespun Tapes, Ltd. Box 694 Woodstock, NY 12498