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offering both courses & online private guitar and bass lessons

specializing in punk, metal & alternative genres

The PGL Pick & String Guide
$5.00
One time

Not sure what kind of pick or strings to try? Included FREE with the Punk Package.

✓ Both Color and Print versions for you to download
✓ Includes guitar & bass options
A thumbnail of the PGL Pick & String Guide, which lists some great choices for both guitar plectrums and strings, as well as some options for the bass guitar.
The Tuning Tutorial
$10.00
One time

New to guitar and not sure how to tune?

✓ Course Guide in both Color and Print versions
✓ Reference Video You Can Open String Match Tune To
A thumbnail of the Tuning Tutorial Course Guide, which includes popular tunings, tips on how to tune, and explains several different methods on guitar tuning. Applicable to bass
Power Chord Primer
$15.00
One time

Learn about the different types of power chords!

✓ Course Guide in both Color and Print versions
✓ Exercise Worksheet - "Turn Any Song Into Power Chords"
A thumbnail image of the Power Chord Primer Course Guide, which includes helpful diagrams for different kinds of power chords as well as tips for using power chords
Downward Palm Muting P.E.
$25.00
One time

Learn all the fundamentals of downward palm muting!

✓ Course Guide in both Color and Print versions
✓ Exercise Worksheet - "Alternating P.M. w/Regular Strumming"
A thumbnail of the Downward Palm Muting P.E. Course Guide, which includes basic instruction for palm muting as well as some helpful tips
The Beginner's Guide to Punk, Metal & Alternative Guitar
$65.00
One time

A comprehensive overview for new guitarists interested in playing heavier genres.

✓ Almost half an hour of information and demonstration!
✓ 3-Page Course Guide in both Color & Print versions
✓ Exercise Worksheet - "Getting Familiar w/the Metronome"
A thumbnail for the Beginner's Guide to Punk, Metal & Alternative guitar Course guide, which includes a comprehensive overview for any beginner to intermediate guitarists who plays genres like punk, metal, alternative, emo, hardocore, ska, etc
A thumbnail of all the contents you get with the purchase of the Punk Package - which includes every single PGL course including the Pick & string guide. it's a tremendous value and you save $25 versus buying individually.
The Punk Package
$95.00
One time

Every PGL Course bundled together for a massive savings! Also includes the PGL Pick & String Guide FREE!

✓ Almost an hour of information and demonstration!
✓ Course Guides in both Color and Print versions
✓ Includes the PGL Pick & String Guide FREE!

Reviews

Screenshot of a review from Facebook, it reads: Todd Keyser recommends Punk Guitar Lessons. I have been taking lessons from Zac for a few months now and it has been a pleasure. The lessons are tailored specifically to you. I gave him a list of songs
A screenshot of an email review, it reads: Zac thank you so much for your help. I feel so fortunate to have you as my teacher. i was telling my partner last night about how reliable you are, how skillful you are at teaching in a way i can learn fro
A screenshot of a review from Facebook. It reads: Trevor Denton recommends Punk Guitar Lessons. Zac is a great teacher, knows a ton and has great musical instincts. I've learned a ton from playing with him over the years - if you need lessons, teens
A screenshot of an email review. It reads: Zac is a great teacher. He takes interest in whatever you bring to the table and rolls with it. Always puts in the effort to cater the lessons to your needs. Helps you learn and improve in a profound way. Is
A screenshot of a review from Facebook, it reads: Austin Gomez recommends Punk Guitar Lessons. I have been getting lessons from Zac for over a year. I started out learning guitar and then through his help learned the drums as well. He plans the lesso
A screenshot of a Facebook review. it reads: Jesse Powell recommends Punk Guitar Lessons. Zac is an excellent guitarist and teacher. I've seen how much time and work he puts into each lesson. He makes custom video recaps for every lesson. He caters h

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To Everyone on the Internet - I'm So Sorry. Please forgive me. #influencer #influencerlifestyle
ICP was right about magnets! from “Beginner’s Guide to Punk, Metal & Alternative Guitar” available now on PunkGuitarLessons.com. Start learning tonight! #guitarcourse #punkguitarist #metalguitar #punkguitar
completely overhauled the website! now offering Courses in addition to Private Online Lessons! check it out! #guitarlessons
completely overhauled the website! now offering Courses in addition to Private Online Lessons! check it out! #guitarlessons
been thinking of making a series on basics guitar setups! everything from simple string changes to setting up a Floyd Rose, but with the punk/metal perspective. is this something that would be useful to you?
been thinking of making a series on basics guitar setups! everything from simple string changes to setting up a Floyd Rose, but with the punk/metal perspective. is this something that would be useful to you?
wow look at how this @jimdunlopusa Tortex 500 broke! never seen this before. was letting out some anxiety/frustration/fear while strumming and then BAM! maybe a spiritual release occurred! 🤔🧙🪄but either way certainly the first time it’s ever
wow look at how this @jimdunlopusa Tortex 500 broke! never seen this before. was letting out some anxiety/frustration/fear while strumming and then BAM! maybe a spiritual release occurred! 🤔🧙🪄but either way certainly the first time it’s ever snapped like this
come enjoy the @shopfrances Book Fair today! from 10a - 3p. @thelittleshopofstickers selling her cute stickers and tons of other stationary artists and authors!
come enjoy the @shopfrances Book Fair today! from 10a - 3p. @thelittleshopofstickers selling her cute stickers and tons of other stationary artists and authors!
DIY sticker and bookmark display stands i made for @thelittleshopofstickers for her stationary market this weekend at the @shopfrances Book Fair! from old wood we had from a previous project (homemade bass trap holders). Saturday from 10a - 3p!
DIY sticker and bookmark display stands i made for @thelittleshopofstickers for her stationary market this weekend at the @shopfrances Book Fair! from old wood we had from a previous project (homemade bass trap holders). Saturday from 10a - 3p!
done cutting the Beginner’s Guide to Punk/Metal & Alternative Guitar and it’s nearly a cool half hour, just like a perfect punk record! that means the PGL Punk Package is almost an entire hour of material! Plus 4 PDF guides and 3 exer
done cutting the Beginner’s Guide to Punk/Metal & Alternative Guitar and it’s nearly a cool half hour, just like a perfect punk record! that means the PGL Punk Package is almost an entire hour of material! Plus 4 PDF guides and 3 exercise sheets, as well as the bonus PGL Pick & String Guide. put my heart and soul into this, i hope people find it helpful!
the recording chain i used for today’s partial playthrough of “Hey” by the Pixies! an Ampeg V4B (Brainworx) with a touch of LA3A afterwards and then the Sunset Studio plugin to recreate the bit of room sound you can hear on the reco
the recording chain i used for today’s partial playthrough of “Hey” by the Pixies! an Ampeg V4B (Brainworx) with a touch of LA3A afterwards and then the Sunset Studio plugin to recreate the bit of room sound you can hear on the record. and then an SSL style bus comp just to glue the bass together with the bass-less recording.
little bit of "Hey" by the Pixies. love Kim Deal's playing and tone. simple but 100% locked into the groove as well. used an Ampeg V4B (Brainworx) with a touch of LA3A afterwards and then the Sunset Studio plugin to recreate the bit of room sound you can hear on the record. learn your favorite songs with an Online Private Instruction Session! sign up at the website
need a guitar workbench! #ernieball #floydrose
need a guitar workbench! #ernieball #floydrose
finally got a cheap macro-lense to take guitar close-ups with! this is mostly my 1981 Sonex with a few of my Takamine acoustic and Fender Jaguar Bass.
finally got a cheap macro-lense to take guitar close-ups with! this is mostly my 1981 Sonex with a few of my Takamine acoustic and Fender Jaguar Bass.
To Everyone on the Internet - I'm So Sorry. Please forgive me. #influencer #influencerlifestyle
ICP was right about magnets! from “Beginner’s Guide to Punk, Metal & Alternative Guitar” available now on PunkGuitarLessons.com. Start learning tonight! #guitarcourse #punkguitarist #metalguitar #punkguitar
completely overhauled the website! now offering Courses in addition to Private Online Lessons! check it out! #guitarlessons been thinking of making a series on basics guitar setups! everything from simple string changes to setting up a Floyd Rose, but with the punk/metal perspective. is this something that would be useful to you? wow look at how this @jimdunlopusa Tortex 500 broke! never seen this before. was letting out some anxiety/frustration/fear while strumming and then BAM! maybe a spiritual release occurred! 🤔🧙🪄but either way certainly the first time it’s ever come enjoy the @shopfrances Book Fair today! from 10a - 3p. @thelittleshopofstickers selling her cute stickers and tons of other stationary artists and authors! DIY sticker and bookmark display stands i made for @thelittleshopofstickers for her stationary market this weekend at the @shopfrances Book Fair! from old wood we had from a previous project (homemade bass trap holders). Saturday from 10a - 3p! done cutting the Beginner’s Guide to Punk/Metal & Alternative Guitar and it’s nearly a cool half hour, just like a perfect punk record! that means the PGL Punk Package is almost an entire hour of material! Plus 4 PDF guides and 3 exer the recording chain i used for today’s partial playthrough of “Hey” by the Pixies! an Ampeg V4B (Brainworx) with a touch of LA3A afterwards and then the Sunset Studio plugin to recreate the bit of room sound you can hear on the reco
little bit of "Hey" by the Pixies. love Kim Deal's playing and tone. simple but 100% locked into the groove as well. used an Ampeg V4B (Brainworx) with a touch of LA3A afterwards and then the Sunset Studio plugin to recreate the bit of room
need a guitar workbench! #ernieball #floydrose finally got a cheap macro-lense to take guitar close-ups with! this is mostly my 1981 Sonex with a few of my Takamine acoustic and Fender Jaguar Bass.

Here are some of the bands most popular with my students (so far!): Lagwagon, the Distillers, Sex Pistols, Black Sabbath, Alkaline Trio, Green Day, Slayer, the Pixies, Weezer, Mayhem, Black Flag, Blink 182, Redemption 87, Ignite, Death, Rancid, Ten Foot Pole, Van Halen, Type O Negative, the Descendents, Nirvana, Jeff Rosenstock, Face to Face, Angels & Airwaves, Boxcar Racer, Against Me!, Minor Threat, the Clash, Less Than Jake, the Ramones, Jawbreaker, the Thermals, Social Distortion, Reel Big Fish, Cro-Mags, Cannibal Corpse, Bad Brains, Lady Gaga, the White Stripes, Undertones, Sum 41, Fall Out Boy, Paramore