From First Chord to Your Own Voice
Casper Willow, front man of Opening Day, teaches guitar at CTYZN Records. Lessons for beginners through advanced players, with an emphasis on building artistry, creativity, and real-world musicianship.
MUSIC LESSONS
What You’ll Actually Work On
Technique & Fundamentals
We cover the mechanics that make everything else possible:
proper fretting, picking, posture, timing, and coordination.
The goal isn’t speed for speed’s sake—it’s control, consistency, and confidence so bad habits don’t hold you back later.
What this looks like in lessons:
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Clean chord transitions
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Solid rhythm and timing
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Efficient hand technique
Songwriting & Musical Structure
Playing notes is one thing. Making music is another.
Students learn how songs are built—progressions, melodies, hooks, and dynamics—so they understand why parts work, not just how to play them.
What this looks like in lessons:
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Writing simple songs and riffs
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Breaking down favorite songs
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Understanding verse / chorus / bridge
Style, Influence & Musical Identity
Students are encouraged to explore what they actually like.
Lessons pull from the music that inspires you—rock, indie, folk, alternative, punk, experimental—and use those influences to help shape your own approach.
What this looks like in lessons:
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Learning parts from artists you love
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Talking about influence vs imitation
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Developing personal taste and instincts
Playing With Others (Real-World Musicianship)
Music is a shared language.
We focus on skills that matter when playing with other people—listening, locking in, and knowing when not to play.
What this looks like in lessons:
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Keeping time with others
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Playing supportive parts
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Understanding your role in a band or song
