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Services
Guitar and Bass Lessons
 Our
staff of experienced instructors strive to give students a thorough
understanding of their instrument, as well as teaching them to play music
that they enjoy as quickly as possible.
Our lessons follow a basic
outline, but are personalized to each individual’s musical taste and
ability. Most importantly, we believe that playing an instrument should be
fun. When playing becomes fun, learning also becomes fun.
Here is a summary of our
policies regarding private lessons:
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The current rate for
lessons is $18.00 per half hour lesson.
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Please pay your instructor
directly.
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We ask that students pay in
advance for four lessons at a time. Payment is due on or before the day
of the first lesson, then due on or before the 5th lesson, 9th lesson,
etc.
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We ask for at least 24 hour
notice if you need to miss a lesson.
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The student will provide
his/her own transportation to and from Capitol Guitars for lessons.
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If the student is late for
a lesson, the lesson still ends at the scheduled time (out of fairness
to the next student).
Our Instructors:
 Jack
Mansk, Guitar
Education: Bachelor of Music
Degree in Guitar Performance (magna cum laude) from McNally Smith College
of Music, St Paul MN. While attending McNally Smith, he also completed the
Artist Diploma program.
Currently Jack is the
guitarist for the 80’s super show Brat Pack Radio that performs throughout
the Midwest. He has also worked as the Contemporary Music Director at
various churches in the Twin Cities area including Gethsemane Lutheran
Church in Maplewood MN. Jack has a firm background in various styles of
music (jazz, classical, pop, rock, blues, metal, acoustic/fingerstyle,
funk, r&b) from his formal education as well as real-world experience from
the countless gigs he has performed with various bands and also solo
performances. Jack loves what he does and welcomes new students of any
level.
 Ryan
Butler, Bass
Ryan Butler is an electric
bass player from the Twin Cities area who is well versed in all
contemporary music styles. Ryan began playing bass his sophomore year in
high school while playing for the school’s jazz ensemble, and upon
graduation he was given the prestigious Louis Armstrong Jazz Award.
After high school Ryan was
awarded a scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music in Boston,
Massachusetts. At Berklee, Ryan studied with some of the worlds’ greatest
electric bass players, such as Matt Garrison and Oscar Stagnaro. He also
studied theory, composition, and ear training at an advanced level. Ryan
graduated Berklee (Summa Cum Laude) with a Bachelors degree in
Professional Music in 2007 and was awarded the Professional Music
Achievement Award.
Butler is currently busy
teaching private bass lessons in down town St. Paul, MN, and is also
involved in a demanding recording and performing schedule in and
surrounding the Twin Cities area.
If you'd like to learn more
about getting started with Guitar or Bass lessons, or would like to know
more, please contact us.
Repair & Setup
 We
understand that if your instrument is broken, then you're out of business.
We also know that a poorly set up instrument is no fun to play.
We provide a full suite of
repair services for guitars, basses, and amps that will help you perform
at your peak. As authorized dealers for a number of lines, we are equipped
to handle warranty repairs.
We can also handle repairs
and adjustments for instruments that are older and may be out of warranty
or were not purchased at Capital Guitars.
Our repair services include:
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Basic set-up and adjustment
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String, nut, and bridge
replacement
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Electronics troubleshooting
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Pickup upgrades and
installation
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Advanced and/or complex
repairs
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Amplifier repair and
servicing
If you'd like more
information about our repair services, please
contact us.
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