"I had the good forture of studying with Dan. Aside from his great musicality and patience, he is a teacher who is able to break down the complex flamenco patterns and guitar technique in a way that it is understandable to any student. " -Germann, guitar student.

Daniel Fríes is currently accepting private students.

If you are interested in learning more about guitar, flamenco, or music in general, I can help you. I teach in Berkeley CA. I teach guitar technique, music theory for the guitar, and flamenco rhythms. I can help students of any level and age improve their understanding and mastery of the guitar in general, or flamenco in particular. I also train flamenco dance students in flamenco rythms, or compas, in an effective way that is generally un-touched upon by dance teachers. I charge $75 for lessons. After you have read all the information on this page, please feel free to contact me if you need different information about my private classes, or to set up private group classes.

SCHEDULING:

I have flexibility to teach during weekdays. This is my preference. If thies doesn't work for you, I also teach Monday and Tuesday eventings. Please be aware that I am a working musician, which means I am playing gigs on weekends, and this often takes my whole day. When I'm not gigging on weekends, I prioritize spending time with my family, as I do not otherwise have time to see them during the daytime. I also work weekday evenings, especially later in the week, and sometimes even Monday and Tuesdays as well, which means I cannot commit 100% to a regular teaching schedule. Typically, I can set up a weekly time slot for you, and we can check in when I have another priority, either to re-schedule for the week, or skip that week. If you really really really must have a weekend lesson, and you can pay me $500 for my hour, I will accomodate you. Nothing less, sorry.

24 HOUR CANCELLATION POLICY

If you schedule a lesson with me, and need to cancel or reschedule it within 24 hours of the time of the lesson, you pay for the lesson anyway. I live by my calendar and cannot afford to have it any other way. Thank you for understanding.

If you need to pay for a lesson, you can use this button: Please note, you cannot make an appointment for a lesson with this, it is just to pay. Please contact me to schedule.

Pay for your lesson: Weekday 1 hour $75.00 USDWeekend 1 hour $500.00 USDWeekday 1/2 hour $50.00 USD

BE PREPARED! GUITAR LESSON CHECKLIST:

Please bring these things to your lesson!

1. A Flamenco Guitar -or at least a nylon string guitar- check out Berkeley Musical Instrument Exchange if you need to buy one. I trust Will and George 100%. Their prices are fair and their advice is sound. They have the best flamenco guitar selection in the Bay, and you get exactly what you pay for. Be sure to get a guitar with a tap plate or have tbe guys put one on for you.
2. Fingernails on your right hand (but not your left). At the minimum, your right hand nails will need to extend just beyond the tip of each finger. I regularly get Acrylic put on my nails at this nail salon. If you do this, tell them you play guitar, and don't let them change the shape of your nails.
3. Some kind of recording device to record the lesson - most people use their phones these days.
4. Your complete attention!
5. Payment for the lesson - if this is your first lesson with me, you must pay in advance using the link above. After I meet you and see that you will show up and pay attention, I can accept payment at the time of the (second and later) lesson, but until then I need payment in advance or I will not put you on my busy calendar. Thanks!