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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Guitar lessons in Jersey City . 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!
Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Clarinet Drums Ukulele Mandolin Recorder Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I use Books, CDs, DVDs Top 25 drum books. Classic Rock Masters Speed, power, soloing, reading drum charts Hands-on instrument lessons. I have drum sets, plus percusssion in studio. I have piano and guitar and lots of top method books and DVDs cds. I use YouTube videos for kids to play along to popular songs for all ages . Guitar Piano Drum Sax play along to web links or cds. Kids have fun st my lessons and learn to read and play . Read More
Instruments: Guitar Drums
My teaching experience dates back to the 1980's where I have taught Music Classes involving singing of worship music in religious elementary schools as well as teaching music theory, and music history. I was also a preschool teacher and taught preschool music enrichment classes. After school hours I enjoy teaching in my own home music studio, but due to pandemic have now switched to online music lessons. Teaching the guitar or drums to my students is very rewarding for it allows me to share my passion for music, keep music alive where as sometimes music is not present enough in this world, and to see my students progress and shine as they smile when they achieve a new musical goal! Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Synthesizer Conga Latin Percussion Keyboard Djembe Acoustic Guitar
I am an active performer and educator in the NYC area. I graduated Cum Lade from The City College of NY and received a Bachelors degree of fine arts in Jazz performance. I love sharing my enthusiasm for life and music and teaching is my way to give back to future generations who will shape society and culture. I have been fortunate to travel the world playing music in places like Denmark, Finland, Cape Verde, Colombia and all over the United States in places like The Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage in Chicago and the Lincoln Center just to name a few. Read More
Instruments: Guitar
Although I have tutored math and English for the past three years, I am proud to say that Musika will be my first opportunity to teach and give lessons in music! This has been a dream of mine since high school, as I have had such amazing experiences with teachers. I write music and play in bands, which has given me a lot of x22DIY' experience. My students will not only learn about the guitar, but will learn about writing music, confidence in one's playing, stage presence, band etiquette, and the benefits of discipline when playing guitar. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Acoustic Guitar
Nothing beats seeing one of my pupils acquire an interest in music! As a result, each student must proceed at their rate. At each lesson, I promote this by setting realistic goals for my pupils, either learning the most challenging parts of a song or just learning a simple phrase that was hard previously. Recognizing accomplishments fuels students' desire to advance and prepares them to learn more. By attempting to discover what motivates the student, I can appropriately personalize my training to their wants and needs. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
My favorite skill level to teach are intermediate guitarists who are looking to take their skills to the next level. I use an interdisciplinary course of study that touches upon several different styles and music theory applications. Diversity is one of the most important parts of leveling up one's skill level, so I try to encourage intermediate players to consider looking at several styles, including classical, jazz, rock, blues, and of course my main specialty, metal. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar
I'm very patient and fun. My concept is a very straight forward approach by applying theory and technique to pieces of music. The student learns proficiencies [scales, chords, theory, technique and more ] Develops a song list. With a check list of things to do with the songs. melody, chords , advanced chords , chord melody, improvisation, riffs Also we study composition and song writing. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
While some of my musical achievements were performance based, such as attaining 1st chair in the West Chester University Guitar Ensemble, or recording a series of Christmas music videos for QVC, my favorites have always revolved around education. When my elementary school choirs were tired of singing the traditional Christmas songs, I was tremendously proud that they enjoyed the new ones that I composed for them. I loved the success that the students in my guitar class (and private students)had with the guitar methods that I created specifically for them. I'm also quite proud how well received my methods have been with other teachers that have attended my seminars or seen my work online.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Practicing effectively is the most important concept to get across to a student. To do this, the student must develop the ability to critique their own performance in order to identify areas in need of improvement. By focusing on these specific areas, students then maximize the efficacy of their practice time. This removes much of the frustration involved with practice.
It's also important to set some time aside, when practicing, to play pieces that have already been mastered, but are still enjoyed by the student; "fun time". While this is not technically "practice", it gives the muscles a break from more strenuous tasks and allows the student to enjoy the instrument.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I tend to think that it chose me. I had been playing the saxophone in school since I was in 4th grade. I enjoyed it, but it really wasn't something that I took very seriously. In high school, a friend bought a new guitar and decided to teach me how to play a few simple chords. After that, I was hooked, I could not get enough. I immediately went out and bought my own guitar and started taking lessons. I drove my family crazy playing constantly. Once I had that guitar, I knew I'd be playing for the rest of my life.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
Absolutely! I've had a number of teachers in my life that have inspired me in different ways. In college, I loved my Classical guitar teacher's way of fusing material from multiple methods to cover everything his students needed. My voice teacher showed me that a sense of humor went a long way in helping students accomplish difficult tasks. My high school history teacher was a model of dedication to his field of study, and was able to bring that passion to every lesson he taught.
I've been very fortunate throughout my education to have had inspirational teachers, and when I teach, I try to live up to their example.
When will I start to see results?
Results are always immediate, but it's important to set reasonable expectations. If a student has a busy schedule and not much time to practice, then they shouldn't expect to sail through material. I don't require a minimum amount of daily practice time for my students, because I understand that everyone's schedule is different. My only rule is that they practice as much as they can, as long as it's still fun. When it ceases to be fun, they need to take a break; but they must also understand that if you get a total of an hour a week practice, you can't expect to move as quickly as someone who gets five.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
For young children interested in playing instruments like guitar, bass or ukulele, I assess their readiness by observing a two factors.
The first is to see if the child still has "the wiggles". In order to play the instruments that I teach, they must sit on the lap, relatively still, for a sizable amount of time. If a child wiggles too much, practice becomes very frustrating, leading them to think of it more as a chore then something to be enjoyed.
Next, it's important to see if the motivation to play the instrument comes entirely from the child. If the desire to play is not their own, the lesson, again, becomes a chore for them to do. This runs the risk, not only, of failing to teach the child, but also of ruining any future enjoyment or desire they might have of playing an instrument.
24 Years
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Happy Customers
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Cities with Students
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