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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Guitar lessons in Arlington . Whether you are looking for beginner guitar lessons for your kids, or are an adult wanting to improve your skills, the instructors in our network are ready to help you now!

Steve C

Instruments: Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Lap Steel Guitar Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Conga Latin Percussion Music Electric Guitar Djembe Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My main goal and teaching is to inspire self motivation and make it fun! I like to pick songs that are fun to play and challenging at the same time depending on what level you are at that time. By doing this I think keeping the instrument out and not in the closet is a good start that way if the inspiration hits you and you want to play it is within your reach "guitar stand and wall hangers are ideal" and not in the case the put away " Out of sight out of mind" I suggest buying a music stand for your instruments and or wall hangers which seem to work very well as a display and also so the instrument is within your reach. Read More

Chris R

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am a dedicated and experienced guitarist who loves helping aspiring guitarists achieve their goals with the instrument. I have played guitar myself for about 15 years, the last five or so professionally. I've had the opportunity to perform throughout Texas doing my own arrangements of contemporary music on classical guitar, performing at venues such as the Mansion on Turtle Creek and the Four Seasons. Music is my number one passion in life and I hope to help share that love with all the students I work with! Read More

Ben H

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My teaching style is just like most I think. I don't rush with the students. Always trying to go slow and make sure the students understands everything. I've gotten pretty good at figuring out when the students get what I'm trying to teach. If I feel like I'm going to fast I'll stop think about what I'm doing and slow down. It's easy to talk to fast and rush as a teacher because I've taught so many students. Read More

Chris B

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Trombone Bass Guitar Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I believe in learning the fundamentals but I believe that experience should be enjoyable. That's why we "play" music in the first place! This can mean different things to different students but a focus on positive reinforcement and encouragement toward specific musical goals will always be the guiding factor in my approach. I also encourage students to take ownership of the musical skills learned by experimenting with composition and improvisation. Read More

Stephen C

Instruments: Guitar

I am a 57 year old guitarist / guitar instructor with over 47 years playing and instructing experience. I have had the pleasure of teaching students of all ages, private and groups. I love seeing my students' faces ilghjt up when they learn new chords and songs. I truly love playing and instructing guitar. Read More

Kasey K

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Viola Bass Guitar Harmonica Mandolin Electric Violin Fiddle Double Bass

My teaching experience spans 6 years. I've taught all ages, so I'm comfortable with everybodys learning pace. In college I studied under the Latin Grammy award winning La Catrina Quartet, and I hope to pass down the knowledge I gain from that experience to my students. With my students, I take them step by step through were they are as a musician, to were they need to be. My experience working in ensembles will also expand my students ability to play in groups of all sizes (which will often happen). Read More

Aaron H

Instruments: Guitar

I will first understand what direction the student wants to go musically, whether it be playing chords and singing or being entirely a solo guitarist. From there we can understand what style they want to be playing as I would encourage having a basic understanding of all musical styles. I will also encourage them to have a basic understanding of music theory, for I believe this to be very important in order to understand concepts of music and be able to communicate them. Read More

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David B

Instruments: Trombone

What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
My greatest accomplishment has been to teach others to love music and have great success. Their success is mine. I love to see my students discover gifts and talents they did not know they had. I have had the privilege to play in all-states bands and orchestras, in marching bands, jazz ensembles, and brass and trombone choirs. Many of these have been award winning. I have played solos and done recitals in many varied settings. Each occasion and each situation has been an accomplishment. Trombone has been a path to success and a source of joy.

What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
It is important to persevere and be consistent in practicing. Daily sessions of even 10 minutes can make all the difference! To truly have fun, make great music, and succeed, you have to practice. I hope to inspire my students to love to practice. Playing in a group can be a joy. That is one way to lead students to want to play, play, and play. With the busy schedules that everyone has it is often difficult to find time to practice. Understanding that, my lessons allow the student to succeed by taking small steps.

What does a normal practice session look like for you?
This is a general outline of one of my lessons: - discussion of where things are - warm up (using exercises specifically developed for the individual student) - work on embouchure, position, technique - a review of the precious lesson - an introduction to a new technique or challenge - duet playing - fun tunes! - assignment for the next session - confirmation of the day and time of the next session Practice can be fun! I hope that each session will lead to an increased commitment and a renewed spirit.

What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
I truly enjoy playing all kinds of music. Each style/genre has its place and plays an important role in the musical universe. A good musician works hard to understand and appreciate the uniqueness and beauty of each genre and the best way to interpret it. I have had the privilege of playing/performing all kinds of music - from classical to pop to jazz to modern. There is always something to learn. There are always new horizons to explore. Life is an adventure and being exposed to its many colors and fabrics is truly a joy.

If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
I have my Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of Georgia. I chose music education because it would prepare me to be able to teach/share music with others. The program was full and rich and allowed me to also focus on my trombone studies. It is one of my greatest pleasures to teach and train people of all ages - enabling and equipping them to discover their musical gifts and develop them. You feel like you have a musical heritage when you are an educator. You train others who train others......

If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
Trombone is my major instrument. I also play guitar. I love to play and have used my guitar often in my work - especially to accompany myself or others singing. Over the past 8 years in France I have taught beginning guitar to over 300 students. I began playing out of necessity (needing to accompany). I find the guitar to be a beautiful and challenging instrument on which the student can have fairly rapid success. I also teach voice. I have sung since childhood and love to do so. I have a masters degree in church/choral music and have taught singers for years. The voice is a person's primary instrument and developing it is essential no matter what other instrument you play.

Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
My high school band director inspired me to play in the band. He challenged me to go as far as I could go in trombone and led me to see that I could have a career in music. His goal, and mine, was not only to play great music but also to learn to love the arts and lead others to do so. I came to understand the importance pf practice in order to master an instrument. To this day I find great joy in simply playing trombone. Some days I just can't put it down. I have seen my students discover the same passion in themselves.

Buying a Guitar

For young beginners, it is suggested that they start their guitar lessons by playing half or three-quarter sized acoustic guitars. Older students may be able to start off using an electric guitar, under the condition that they find it comfortable to hold. A student model guitar can be purchased in the $150 -$200 price range new, however, extra costs will need to be considered for electric guitar players, as amplification and cables will need to be purchased as well. Higher quality instruments tend to be easier to play, which will facilitate students enjoyment and progression in learning to play the guitar.

Adult Guitar Lessons

We recommend that older students looking to take up guitar lessons have a clear goal in mind, such as learning some of their favorite songs or learning to write their own compositions. At Musika, the experienced teachers in our network can help you to achieve your guitar playing goals, whether you are a novice, intermediate, or advanced level player. It takes time, dedication, and patience to acquire the co-ordination, techniques, and skills necessary to meet your aims. Those who commit to taking regular lessons and daily practice will see the fastest progression in their guitar playing abilities.

Guitar Lessons for Kids

The earliest recommended age that students can start their guitar lessons is 6 years old. At this age, students will find it easiest to play a half-sized classical guitar with nylon strings, and will learn how to play simple melodies on the top strings of the guitar. Students can begin to form chords, as well as play and sing along to songs, by about ages 7 to 8. When students get to the ages of 10-12, they should be able to comfortably handle a full-sized guitar. At this point, they may acquire a taste for rock music and want to progress to the electric guitar.

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