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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Guitar lessons in Los Angeles . 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 Violin Cello Viola Mandolin Acoustic Guitar
Ms. Circe D. offers private lessons of cello, viola, violin, Guitar, Mandolin and piano lessons, at your home, or over Zoom for all ages and musical abilities. Her experience teaching music comes from very early in live. She started teaching at age 12 in Venezuela at El Sistema Program. In addition, Ms. Circie D. facilitates ensembles and recitals for her students, from beginning through advanced levels, to further her students studies. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Flute Clarinet Music Keyboard
Certainly, here's a more concise description of my teaching approach in music: 1. Personalization: I tailor lessons to each student's background and goals. 2. Strong Fundamentals: I emphasize music theory and technique for a solid foundation. 3. Practical Application: Students start playing music early, fostering creativity and a connection to music. 4. Music Appreciation: I include lessons on history and culture for a well-rounded understanding. 5. Performance: I provide opportunities to build confidence and stage presence. 6. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I don't have much paid experience in teaching, however I've been helping my peers and family learn guitar since I was only 2 years into playing. Once I picked up guitar at 11 I rarely put it down, and there wasn't a longer window of a couple weeks where I wouldn't pick it up. (Even to this day). In middle school I took beginning guitar as an elective, thinking it'd be a fun easy A. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar
Whatever the student is interested in, that is the direction we go in, whether specific or not.. we start with your interests.. beginners, we learn songs, intermediates.. scales, and soloing, advanced.. reading, theory, and composition. I am very song oriented, and we choose based upon the students taste, the songs to learn.. Then we do a lot on practice habits, repetition, metronome use, timing, right hand relaxation, posture, left hand correction. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Music
For students who are just starting out and happen to be children, I typically employ a teaching approach that begins with the acclaimed Hal Leonard's Essential Elements. This comprehensive method lays a solid foundation by covering the essential musical fundamentals. Once a young student has gained a firm grasp of these basics, it's an exciting juncture where I can start introducing them to a repertoire that's tailored to their level of advancement, all in preparation for their very first recital. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Ukulele Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I believe that choosing lesson material should always be a collaborative experience between student and teacher. Flexibility is one of my core values in teaching music, as I’ve found that each student has unique interests, goals, strengths, and weaknesses. Rather than going into lessons with a set curriculum, I like to give students some agency over what they’d like to learn while making sure to cover fundamentals as they apply along the way. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Ukulele Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
For all students from beginners to adults I use Alfred's Piano books as they are very transparent and easy to follow. I also strongly believe that even beginner students as early as 4 can learn scales and chords even though many teachers don't introduce such things until they reach an older age and have more experience. It is very apparent to me that many teachers under estimate how truly brilliant children are and how they can soak up material much more quickly at a younger age. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
Physical readiness: Your child has the fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination necessary to hold and play the guitar without undue difficulty.
Interest: Does your child express an interest in playing the guitar or listening to music? In my experience, the students who are the most excited about learning and being able to play, are the ones who not only progress the fastest, but who are the most likely to stick to guitar and not give up.
Attention span: Can your child focus for at least 15-20 minutes at a time? The interest factor mentioned above can also come into play here, as the more interested a child is in learning guitar, the more likely they are to be able to focus on lessons without getting distracted or bored. It's important to make sure they have the attention span to handle focusing on lessons for at least 15 minute intervals of quality focus time.
Ability / time to practice: Will your child have the time available to practice regularly? Consistent practice is key to progress on the guitar.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
Warm-up: I start with some basic exercises to loosen up my hands and get the fingers moving.
Scales and chords: Practice playing scales and chords to build finger strength and improve technique.
Songs or pieces: Work on a song or piece of music I'd like to learn, focusing on accuracy and playing at a slow tempo.
Speed building: Gradually increase the tempo as I feel more comfortable with the song or piece.
Improvisation: Spend some time improvising, either by playing along with backing tracks or coming up with my own ideas.
Review: End the session by reviewing what I've practiced, and noting any areas I'd like to work on in future sessions.
When will I start to see results?
Progress depends on several factors, such as frequency and duration of practice, natural ability, and previous musical experience. On average, most guitar students start to see material results within the first couple of months of consistent practice, but as mentioned, this will depend mostly on what a given student puts into the endeavor, in terms of time, effort, and patience.
For beginners, seeing results may mean being able to play simple chords and songs, while for more advanced students, it may mean improvement in specific skills such as dexterity, speed, or musical expression.
It's important to remember that learning to play guitar is more of a marathon than a sprint, and that progress will come with time and dedication.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Practice slowly, patiently, deliberately. Slowing down when practicing allows a guitar player to focus on the finer details of playing the instrument, such as finger placement, hand posture, and strumming technique. It enables them to play the correct techniques accurately, rather than playing fast and making mistakes. Playing slowly helps to build more skilled, precise muscle memory, so when the player speeds up, the correct techniques become second nature, and one's playing sounds much more accurate and rich.
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Cities with Students
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