TEACHING POSITIONS:
Artist Affiliate of Guitar, Georgia State University
Artist Affiliate of Guitar, Emory University
GUITAR LESSONS AT EMORY UNIVERSITY:
Fall Semester 2023 lesson enrollment ends on Wednesday 8/30. If you would like to take enroll in private guitar lesson this semester please reach out to me ASAP: lenloe@emory.edu
There are three options for taking guitar lessons at Emory. The curriculum at Emory University includes commercial guitar (popular styles on electric or acoustic) and classical guitar studies within all options. The lessons are designed to meet you where you are and move forward from there while focusing on four areas of development: musical literacy (reading notation), understanding fretboard harmony, technical development, and repertoire (songs or pieces that are at, or just above, your ability level). Click the hyperlinks for details about each option and reach out to me at lenloe@emory.edu if you would like to enroll.
1. MUS 320: Music Major Lessons for Credit
2. MUS 310: Non-Music Major Lessons for Credit
3. Non-Credit Lessons (see below)
*Non-Emory Students: please contact me about my private studio
Non-Credit Lessons for Emory Students:
You can also take lessons not for credit (no audition, Jury, or performance attendance for this option):
1. 12, hour-long lessons ($960 paid up front at the start of the semester).
2. 12, half hour lessons ($450 paid up front at the start of the semester).
Please contact me if you have any questions about guitar lessons at Emory
I also maintain private studios in Lawrenceville and Decatur, GA. Contact me if interested in private study.
A FEW THOUGHTS ON THE QUESTION, “WHAT IS CLASSICAL GUITAR?”
More and more I am finding that there is a misconception as to what it means to play “classical guitar.” Most people don’t realize that you can be a classical guitarist and not play any classical music, ever. The term “classical guitar” refers primarily to the instrument and its playing technique, not the genre of music you play on it. Consequently, you can play any genre of music you want on the classical guitar, that’s what makes it so cool. Metallica, Bob Dylan, Bach, it can all be played on the classical guitar using classical guitar technique. In fact, the origins of classical guitar playing are deeply rooted in the making of solo, fingerstyle, arrangements of contemporary songs. Keep in mind that, in the beginning stages, it helps to use a traditional method book so you get off on the right start. If your hands don’t function properly and you don’t have a good understanding of basic musicianship, you are not going to play any music well.
TEACHING GOAL:
To instill in my students a commitment to personal excellence and a life long love for musical and artistic growth.
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY:
My role as a teacher is to facilitate student success by guiding students in overcoming their technical and musical obstacles. My philosophy centers on fostering a holistic musical development that blends historical context, diverse repertoire, and personal interpretation with technical mastery and expressive artistry. By holding students to a high standard, I encourage them strive for personal excellence in all their undertakings.
“First Lesson Review”
This video reviews the principles behind sitting position and anatomical function of the hands. It is intended as a learning aid for beginning guitar students taking MUA 1800/3800, Introduction to Guitar, at Georgia State University.
LUTHER ENLOE - CLASSICAL GUITARIST 