Guitar Lessons in Burlington, MA

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Playing guitar is supposed to be fun and enjoyable, not daunting and stressful. My teaching method has proven to be fun and effective for children and adults alike. I will teach you how to play the music you love, and show you how to guide yourself to learn, practice, and write the music you want to play. The choice is yours, we can cover everything from Rock Roll, the Blues, Classical, Metal, Jazz, Bluegrass, Music Theory, basic repairs and more. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I started my teaching career in 1996, teaching at the same music studio where I took lessons when I was younger. I try to carry some of the teaching techniques that were shown to me when I was taking lessons into my own style of teaching. This includes making the lesson fun as well as educational for the student. Daily practice is strongly encouraged, as well as playing with other musicians, recitals, and writing their own songs. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Clarinet Drums

As a junior in high school I was given the oppportunity to provide inexpensive lessons to elementary students in the same town/program. It was just as much of a learning experience for us, the mentors, as it was for the students. A year later, I established, organized, and taught my own improvisation course in the form of a jazz combo of my peers that was counted as an independent study. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

You do not need to take lessons from me forever. If you are an apt student and ready to make the jump into better understanding the theory behind the music we could play together for as little as a month or as long as you like. I am only looking for students who already have a base of knowledge and a love of playing and know that they are about to invest in a STEP on the way to their next level of playing. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

The most rewarding aspect of being a teacher is helping a student truly develop their love for music. It is fundamental that students ask questions, and take their time to learn the material. Music is not a race, its a lifestyle. The goals set for my students are realistic and fair, but I do expect my students to challenge themselves and practice outside of class. I find practice outside of class is where the majority of growth is found. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Cello Bass Guitar

Depending on the level of the student and what they are looking to achieve through the lessons I would use a few different methods. I like to use guitar books if at all possible for beginners because its a great place to start. The fundamentals are where you have to start to build a scaffolding and practice books are great for doing this. I also like to use songs and tunes as a way of teaching different concepts. Read More