Current Availability for Lessons        
   
   Private Instruction (Guitar, Bass, Keyboard, Vocal, and Recording / Production):      Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays

• 30 minute weekly sessions 
• Focus on technique, music theory, ear training, etc...
• Learn your favorite songs (any style of music)
• Optional participation in recitals and annual showcase
• Please call or email for availability and pricing

   Homeschool Guitar Class (all levels):      

• Private Instruction (or) Group instruction for homeschool students
• Dustin is also a Community Based Instructor for the Meridian School District (MP3 Program)
• Instruction that is tailored for group instruction will also focus on team work and making music together as a large group / band
• Please call or email for availability and pricing

   The Summer School of Rock (2013):

• There is limited space for participants in this program
• Band meets 2 days a week for 2 hours (during July and August) to develop and hone the skill of playing with other musicians in a band-setting (multiple instruments)
• Instrument specific workshops with some of the northwest's BEST musicians
• Learn to work collaboratively with other musicians in a band-setting
• Applications must be submitted by the end of May 2013 for consideration (email for more details)

   Single (one-off) Lessons:

• This sort of program is for students who live a great distance away from my studio (or travel extensively) and are unable to participate in weekly lessons.
• One-off lessons are extended sessions (typically 2 hours in length)
• For advancing students with a high commitment level to their practice routine
• Please call or email for availability and pricing

Location
   
   Private instruction and small group lessons are held at my recording studio (Winfield Music) in Tacoma, WA.  


Student Websites
   
   To compliment our weekly lessons, I build each student a custom webpage that helps them focus on and stay committed to their individual goals / practice routine.  These custom webpages are a fun way to stay inspired and track progress.


Public Performances
   
   We all learn guitar for different reasons.  Public performances can be an important part of your growth as a musician; however, your participation in the recitals / concerts that we produce is always optional.  It is important to mention that encouraging performance opportunities like these are very rare and can really make a positive impact in your growth as a musician, but seriously, there is no pressure to get up and rock out in front of everyone :) 

* Showcase Pictures Here *          More Pictures Below  


Songwriting / Recording
   
   I have been composing and producing original music for almost as long as I have been playing guitar.  If you have a desire to write and record the music that you create, we can easily incorporate this into our lesson plan.  This can make our sessions a LOT of fun!  Many of my students have participated in writing / recording original music with me.  Listen to some of these songs on my News Page / Blog.  


Frequently Asked Questions
   
   Q:  Why should I learn how to play the guitar?

   Q:  What is so special about music?

   Q:  Has Dustin received any special recognition as a guitarist / instructor?

   Q:  What sort of things should I expect to learn by studying guitar with Dustin?

   Q:  Once enrolled in lessons, how much time should I spend playing / practicing the guitar?

With over 20 student performances each year, of all ages and abilities, Dustin Blatnik has created one of the northwest's most distinguished displays of musical talent -- The Guitar Student Showcase!

The showcase traditionally takes place at Champions Centre in Tacoma, Washington and features a professional performance stage - fully equipped with lighting, sound, and backline.

To ensure maximum Rock Star-ness, all students receive the unique opportunity to perform with a live band (featuring some of the northwest's most talented local musicians!).

If you or your company would like to participate in our next showcase, please email us!