Pauline France
Guitar coach
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Overview
- Based in Southern California
- 20 years coaching experience
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About Pauline
Pauline France fashioned her multicultural heritage and upbringing into a top-notch education in both music and communications. Musically, she studied classical guitar at the Centro Hispanoamericano de Guitarra in the Conservatory of Baja California, Mexico, and pursued a degree in music education at Southwestern College. In the communications arena, she earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism with an emphasis in public relations from San Diego State University.
Upon graduating, she combined both her passions of music and communications, and embarked on an exhilarating, decade-long career in the music industry, leading corporate public relations and internal communications for the world’s largest musical instrument manufacturer, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation.
On the journalism front, she has penned cover stories for global media outlets, including Guitar World magazine, Acoustic Guitar, Classical Guitar, and countless others.
With more than 20 years of coaching experience teaching acoustic and fingerstyle guitar to hundreds of beginner and intermediate players in studios, private lessons, and universities, along with more than 10 years in the musical instruments industry, you'll not only learn guitar but also gain firsthand, professional insight into pursuing a career in music.
Sample coaching sessions
What to expect
during your trial:
![Blaze | Meet your dedicated coach and discuss your goals over a live, video intro call.](/assets/images/coach/slide1.jpg)
![Blaze | Upload self-recorded videos for in-depth professional analysis from your coach.](/assets/images/sports/guitar/slide2.jpg)
![Blaze | Get clear guidance and actionable tips for how to improve, based on your uploaded video.](/assets/images/sports/guitar/slide3.jpg)
![Blaze | Practice with personalize lesson plans from your coach, based on your areas for improvement.](/assets/images/sports/guitar/slide4.jpg)
![Blaze | Get support, accountability, and ask questions of your coach anytime, anywhere.](/assets/images/coach/slide5.jpg)
What to expect during your trial:
Meet your dedicated coach and discuss your goals over a live, video intro call.
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Common Questions
Do you teach acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass or ukulele?
Acoustic guitar
Are you comfortable teaching all age ranges?
Yes; I particularly love teaching kids age 5+, and beginner adults of all ages!
What things do you focus on most when teaching?
Keeping things fun while learning! It’s called “playing” guitar for a reason!
Do you specialize in any particular styles?
Acoustic and fingerstyle