Guitar, Drums, Bass & Vocal lessons From the Comfort of Your Home!

Have you ever thought about how cool it would be to play a musical instrument or sing well?  Maybe you really want to be a rock star or perhaps you just want to experience the sheer joy and sense of accomplishment that comes with learning to sing or play a musical instrument.  Sky incorporates 20 years of professional studio and live performance experience as well as study at the Berklee School of Music and vocal lessons with Mark Baxter – {Aerosmith, STP, etc.} – into his teaching style, creating his own, unique method that keeps students engaged and excited to learn more.

Sky offers in-home music lessons in the greater Austin area.  Lessons are scheduled on a weekly basis and range from 30 to 45 to 60 minutes in length.  Monthly payments ensure a weekly time slot reserved for you with a consistent day and time.  Making a commitment to a weekly lesson and a practice routine of at least 15 minutes per day will create consistent progress week after week!  Short term goals lead to long-term success!  Sky creates a practice routine custom tailored to each student’s specific goals.  From beginner to advanced - all styles and all ages are welcome!

Guitar Lessons

Beginners:

Start playing real music right away!  Sky’s approach is to get you playing and enjoying the instrument as quickly as possible by teaching simplified versions of your favorite songs. Keeping it simple keeps it fun! Sky gives his students reasonable weekly objectives based on individualized long-term goals. Starting off with proper technique helps avoid developing bad habits. As you progress, your skills and knowledge will expand.

Intermediate / Advanced:

For more experienced players, Sky will assess your current abilities and goals, analyze both right and left-hand techniques, as well as your understanding and application of music theory. Based on this assessment, a personalized lesson plan is developed, covering advanced techniques and theoretical concepts tailored to your objectives.

Drum Lessons

Sky has more than 25 years of drumming experience, including five years of private lessons at Dicenso’s Drum Shop just outside of Boston MA, where he studied with world-class drummers and instructors such as Dave & Dick Dicenso, Mike Mangini, Van Romaine, David Garibaldi and main private lesson instructor, Vance Gordon.  His drumming is featured on over 100 studio recordings, including his one-man rock show, “The Sky Zito Solo Experience” as well as four solo albums.  As a teacher, his objective is to help you create a daily practice routine that enables consistent progress.  A typical lesson will include warm-ups, chop builders, rudiments, drum set grooves, limb independence, chart study, and playing along with recordings. Any style of music can be approached through this method.

Bass Lessons

With more than 20 years of bass playing experience, Sky offers lessons that emphasize the unique role of the bass guitar in ensemble settings. Like many bass players, Sky was a guitar player first.  When learning bass from that perspective he found the biggest difference between instruments was understanding the bass player’s role was in terms of the bigger picture.  Lessons focus on creating groove, finding the pocket, and embracing the use of space, while also exploring the bass as a solo instrument with its own unique voice and capabilities.

Vocal Lessons

What originally started 25 years ago as just a way to accompany his guitar playing soon took on a life of it’s own.  Sky began taking lessons with Steve Heck from Berklee College of Music who helped him immensely to not only improve his voice but also to gain confidence!  Years later he studied with Mark Baxter; known as the vocal coach of the stars from his work with Steven Tyler, Scott Weiland and many more famous singers.  He is also the author of Sky’s favorite vocal book entitled - “The Rock N Roll Singers Survival Manuel.”  His method is based on minimizing tension, never wasting air and developing a solid foundation of vocal skills in order to possess a voice that responds without hesitation.  The end result: The Singing just flows!  Sky’s singing and teaching style is based on Mark’s concept of minimizing tension and creating an atmosphere in which “The Singing Just Flows.”

Cancellation Policy

A minimum of 24 hours notice is required to reschedule a lesson.  As long as at least 24 hours time is given - a make-up lesson will be offered.  There is no make-up offered for cancelled make-up lessons.  Make-up lessons can carry over to the following weeks or even the following months though they will only stay valid while you are a current student.  If Sky cancels a lesson (which rarely happens) a make-up time will be offered or a refund issued if a suitable date isn’t found. 30 to 60 minutes in length.  Monthly payments ensure a weekly time slot reserved for you with a consistent day and time.  Making a commitment to a weekly lesson and a practice routine of at least 15 minutes per day will create consistent progress week after week!  Short term goals will lead to long term success!  Sky will help you create a practice routine that is custom tailored to your specific goals.  From beginner to advanced, all styles and all ages are welcome!