Guitar Lessons in Fort Myer, VA

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar

We will and can do any or all of the following: Drums : pad rudiments , playing position training , speed and technique Drumset : rock folk and blues style drumming, some swing/jazz and funk and such. Handdrums: ocasionally i may bring over handdrums for a 15 minute session on how to play them! Guitar: scales, chords, bar chords, "riffing/riffs", songwriting, arpeggios, fret hand technique, reading tabs/charts * I teach electric and acoustic styles on guitar , no classical unless u wanna just be learning steel-string techniques on a classical guitar ! i teach fingerstyle per-say, but not like the Classical guitarists are supposed to be doing it ... Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

As I've stated before, I really like to focus on how to play the instrument effectively. Proper posture, finger placement, finger pressure and articulation are all part of playing the proper technique. It also helps to minimize fatigue during countless hours of practice. Also, one of the main things in to make sure that the student is practicing on a daily basis and to develop their own practice regimen. Developing a love for the instrument, bordering on healthy obsession, is the key to progressing as a guitar player. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Keyboard Electric Guitar

I'm a music instructor with over 15 years of experience teaching all ages providing voice, piano, guitar, music theory, and production lessons. I have a passion for teaching music while fostering students' development through skill building exercises and rewards. I also encourage my students to perform and will help them find opportunities to pursue their goals. My background: I began studying music under the tutelage of a professional opera singer at the age of 12 which culminated in me landing a role on Broadway. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Ukulele Mandolin Recorder Lute Double Bass Mallet Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

I have been teaching private lessons for 10 years. Encouraging students to practice regularly and to have fun with their instrument is essential for the learning process. I stress the importance of these two things so that the student may develop a love for music and their instrument of choice. Also, being able to teach a variety of musical styles keeps students wanting to learn. I encourage students to not only learn written pieces, but to create their own music and individual sound. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have been teaching guitar independently for 3 - 5 years and I am a published musician who loves to show students how to play by intuition. I will show you the basis of music theory and I am very encouraging of the students. I will always try to bring the students to the next level so they can be masterful of there instrument. I am very kind, fun and reasonable. I will teach you how to play songs as well as write and compose your own and teach you the fundamentals for you to carry the gift of music for the rest of your life. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Saxophone Flute Clarinet French Horn Oboe Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am a very relaxed and chill person, even as a teacher. I will push you, though. I know that students' successes must be acknowledged and I do not hold back praise for my students. At the same time, I also bring their weaknesses for them to see. I aim to help them come up with plans to overcome their weaknesses and better their playing. At the same time, I look to see how far a student can be pushed. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice

For what I heard sounded interesting enough to give it a try. So I started to read about it and look for a teacher that specializes in this method. This was a game-changing for me and my voice. From that moment on I fell that my voice really "took off". I became very enthusiastic of this method and Ill explain to you a little about this method in "My Methods" Read More