Guitar Lessons in Canal Point, FL

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Conga Electric Guitar Djembe Acoustic Guitar

I am an independent recording artist and touring musician currently residing in South Florida. I am known throughout various musical communities for my sheer power and precision behind the kit and am well attuned to many styles of music including Jazz Fusion, Funk and Experimental music that require a feel for grace, dynamics and improvisation. I also play many instruments including the Guitar, Bass, Bouzouki, Oud, Lute and voice and have a backround in musical theatre as well. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

ON GUITAR INSTRUCTION , I WILL START A BEGINNER WITH CHORD STRUCTURE AND BASIC TECHNIQUE. THEN WE WILL PROGRESS TO TIMING AND RHYTHMS, TO FINGERPICKING TECHCNIQUE AND ALSO INCREASE CHORD STRUCTURE INCLUDING 7 THS 6THS FLSTS SHARPS AND BARRE CHORDS . IN VOCALS ALL STYLES ARE GLADLY ACCEPTED AND I WILL CUSTOMIZE MY LESSNS TO THE INDIVIDUAL STUDENT ,. INCLUDES POP VOCALS, CLASSIC THEATRE VOCAL TECHNIQUE AND INCREASING THE VOCAL RANGE OF THE INDIVIDUAL STUDENT THROUGH PRACICING VOLUME CONTROL AND TREMELO TECHNIQUE. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My style is patient and encouraging. For beginning students I use Mel Bay Guitar Book 1 for standard notation reading along with my book Fret Board Explorers which has finger strengthening drills,and various picking exercises. Along the way I introduce basic chords teaching the correct fingering. In addition to that I introduce scales, arpeggios and chord inversions. As the student progresses we move toward each students favorite music. I am versatile, i can teach classical, folk, rock and blues. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Organ Synthesizer Music Keyboard Electric Guitar

I talk to them about my experience with music, how i became aware at their age how music made me feel and how it made other people feel: happy, sad, excited, feel like dancing etcetera. I ask if they know what I mean. I talk in a low voice unless I get excited about an accomplishment. I try things to make them laugh. I brag about kids to their parents. i encourage them to practice without scolding, I like to say Ive been doing this a long time and I know when my students aren't practicing. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Bass Guitar Harmonica Lap Steel Guitar Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Lute Electric Violin Fiddle Double Bass Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My emphasis is on performance and motivating the student. I set goals for performance at the early stages of study whether it's for family and friends or at an open mic or in church. Without performance as a goal it's hard to motivate the student to practice. I analyze each student's individual learning style whether it's visual or auditory and find ways to help them learn faster and securely. Developing correct technique and hand positions are critical to properly perform music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice

My teaching experience dates back to high school days, where I felt the urge to share what I've learned immidiately after completing taking guitar lessons. I began to teach guitar at a community center at the age of 16. I also started to give private lessons along with the classses that I was teaching at the community center. My great desire to learn everything that I can about music lead me to where I am today. Read More