Guitar Lessons in Abingdon, MD

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I really enjoy and endorse Hal Leonard's guitar teaching books. They are widely available, affordable and easy to read and comprehend for beginners. I like to develop a personalized lesson plan for each student beginning with an evaluation during the first lesson. I like to ask a lot of questions pertaining to the students' musical background, learning preferences and musical tastes. I then focus on fundamentals, practice regimens and music theory. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

My name is Joseph G. Jr. I graduated from Towson University in 2007 with a Bachelor of science degree in music. I play classical guitar and I am an avid composer too. I am very good at music theory and am very creative. I have been teaching guitar for 16 years. I like to write music for myself to play on the guitar, but I also like to write for other instruments. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar

On the first lesson, I like to help students create realistic, long-term goals for themselves. Then the student and I develop a plan to help them achieve them. Learning tools include method books, recordings of the lesson, and playing along with me. I also make solo pieces available, and encourage the student to participate in local recitals. My lessons generally follow the county public school's music curriculum and include rhythmic and melodic dictation, ear training, sightreading, theory and song form. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar

I began teaching my senoir year of college. I have been working with students of all ages ranging from 5 to 70. I tend to specialize in the beginner and intermediate. I Believe a firm foundation mixed with exploration is the key to a succeful music experience. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice

Each student has an individual connection with music, and therefore a teacher should be willing to adapt their methods in the best interest of each student. When working with a new student, I devote the first lesson to getting to know each other; the student's interest in music, their proficiency level (if they've studied in the past), their hobbies, Depending on that meeting we might choose to focus more on music theory, or ear training, or performance repertoire; whatever the student and I set as a goal for our work together. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Trumpet

I always start with what type of music the learner is interested in. This helps engage the learner so that the student comes from a comfortable place, and then we use the lessons from that music to apply and expand to other genres. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Music Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My main goal for my students is for them to realize the musicality within, to reach their potential, and for them to find what musical styles they appreciate the most. While I do wish to foster site reading and the classical guitar method, I will cater lessons to different student interest. Encouragement and challenging are vital to student success. To become a guitar player takes patience and diligence, so for me it is very important to foster a love for the guitar with my students. Read More