Standing Out from the Crowd:
"Sean and I met a little over a year ago through our mutual friend Mike Voltz of Gibson Guitars. I got the feeling right away that he was a dedicated musician, continually seekinig out new things. As we've become friends I see how correct that first impression was. Sean's a player and student of music ranging from rock to show tunes, country to jazz and all stops between. We also share a common interest in many obscure guitarists, including Irving Ashby. Sean's equally at home playing a Broadway musical tune as he is at a Chet Atkins piece. One of the main qualities every musician must have to endure is versatility. Sean Weaver has it in spades." - Richard Bennett (October 2005), Studio veteran of 36+ years and longtime guitarist with Neil Diamond and Mark Knopfler.
"Prompt and precise, Sean has an ear for details and a focus for accuracy. Whether playing the guitar, crafting lead sheets, or transcribing solos, Sean's ability to catch on quickly and create excellent results makes him a valuable resource within the music community." - Ray Flacke, Nashville session guitarist and solo artist
"About 10 years ago while doing a show in the state of Washington a young teenage guitar picker named Sean Weaver found his way to our sound check. I noticed he had his guitar so I asked him to play a tune with us. It was a great thrill to watch him just starting to find his way around a guitar. 10 years or so later this kid is a monster! All he needs is the chance to be heard 'cause he's got game!'" - Vince Gill (December 2005), Singer/songwriter/guitarist and MCA recording artist.
"It's always a treat to watch guitarist Sean Weaver display his detailed grasp of the diverse styles from Chet to Stevie Ray and beyond. His expert musicianship and uncompromised tone distinguish Sean as one of the most gifted players on the scene today." - John Pell, Coordinator of Guitar Studies, Belmont University
Attention Aspiring Guitarists!
Sean Weaver is now accepting new students for lessons by mail. All lessons include a personalized audio CD including performances and explanations of the accompanying written material, professionally prepared written examples in standard notation and/or TAB (see material under the "notations" tab for an example of my work on the Finale notation software), and additional materials as needed. Take your playing to the next level and learn the styles you want at your own pace. Styles and concepts I teach include but are not limited to Chet Atkins style thumb picking, approaches to solo acoustic guitar, hot country guitar, rhythm guitar appproaches and creating textures, blues/rock rhythm and lead approaches, soloing over changes, altered/open tunings, basic slide guitar, arranging, phrasing, and maximizing your tone. Stay tuned for additional information regarding rates and policies.
