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Featured Guitar Teachers Near Kansas City, MO

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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Guitar lessons in Kansas 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!

Mackenzie B

Instruments: Guitar Voice Ukulele Music

My teaching style is a little eclectic. I like explaining everything I do because students should know why they're doing certain things. I work with each student to figure out why they're taking voice lessons and figure out accomplishments that they want to achieve. I'm tired of voice teachers only teaching classical music, especially when a student says they want something different. Classical music is important, especially in the music sphere, but singing and playing are not all about that. Read More

Rob M

Instruments: Guitar Voice 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, so i encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. setting and hitting realistic goals drives motivation and acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more, and keeps the learning process new and exciting etc. by trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs, while the student remains comfortable and confident in his/her abilities etc. Read More

Ian M

Instruments: Guitar

I have been teaching music for two years professionally, and much longer than that informally. I played regularly and professionally at venues in Columbia, MO, such as the Bridge and The Vault. I studied trumpet in my high-school band and learned to read music, progressing on my own thereafter into more complex theory and harmony, as well as composition. I have been in several ensembles and have performed as a solo artist on many occasions as well. Read More

Alison D

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Organ Ukulele Recorder Keyboard Djembe

With my experience as a teacher, performer and accompanist combined with my degree in Music therapy, my lessons go far beyond physical skills. I help each of my students develop the part of them that truly loves music. My teaching experience dates back to when I was 15 - so I've been doing this for shy of 10 years. I have taught students with a variety of skill levels and varying ages. Read More

Taylor R

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Synthesizer Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Throughout high school and college, I worked at summer camps and tutoring programs, working with children and teenagers, doing everything from counseling to arts crafts, to hiking and music lessons. I've always enjoyed working with kids, watching their interests and passions grow. I've taught private guitar lessons for 1 year now, doing both virtual and in-person lessons. Recently, I've decided to devote more time to teaching. Guitar and music have meant so much to me and have given me such a powerful outlet. Read More

Dennis B

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

If they want to specialize in a certain area I use additional backup materials. I also encouraged my students to be involved in performances and recitals that give them opportunity to utilize their skills. Particularly playing in church is a great outlet for many of my students. I have about 30 years of teaching experience, 20 of which have been full time. I have several endorsements and referrals available if needed. My students' range from hobbyist to career focused. Read More

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Riley V

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Harmonica Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Set micro goals. It is much better to practice 10-15 minutes a day every day than spending 2 hours one day and not touching the instrument for a week. I love the quote, "miss practicing one day no one notices, miss two days, you notice, miss three days, your friends notice, miss four days, everyone notices!" Within those micro goals focus intently on one or a small number of things. If you have 10 minutes, spend 3 on technique, 3 on phrasing, and 4 on repertoire. To me, its all about consistency. Learning an instrument is not like riding a bike since there are so many more fine muscle skills and cognitive facilities being engaged.

How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
The youngest I would suggest would be age 6, but that is simply due to physical concerns, ie. hand size. I usually suggest piano is the best instrument to start with, but if a child finds the guitar to be interesting, there is no particular age range to start. It should be made clear to the child that they need to be ready to commit to at least a few months of lessons before they can give up. At this point, if a child wants to play, he or she will be motivated to learn, and

When will I start to see results?
Truly, within the first few days and weeks as a beginner. For more advanced students, it takes a little longer, but improvements can be measured by keeping a practice log that includes bpms for each exercise, and an inventory of songs, chords, scales that have recently been learned, etc.

Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
I had been playing guitar for a couple of years at this point, but when I started taking jazz lessons from my mentor, Brian Baggett, he opened my eyes and ears to so many new sounds I didn’t know were possible. In addition to learning music from him, he also had great philosophies on life that he shared with me. He made me feel as a peer more than a student, and was always happy to see me when I would come into giant music shop when I wasn’t there for a lesson. His approach really stuck with me, and I’ve tried to impart those positive feelings with my students.

Why did you choose your primary instrument?
The guitar never showed up on my radar before I was 15, but I picked it up purely out of necessity. I like to think the guitar chose me, rather than the other way around. I started a band I’m high school in which I was only going to sing in, but we learned early on that we would need a rhythm guitar player. I was tasked with this, taught a very simple type of chord, and sent on my way. When I took it home, I immediately fell in love with the instrument, and dedicated my life to the study of learning music.

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