Guitar Lessons in Madison, TN

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Mandolin Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I teach students of a variety of ages and skill levels and I enjoy developing unique curriculum to fit each students needs and stylistic interests while incorporating elements of theory, ear training, singing and general music fundamentals into the lessons. I feel that teaching using real songs is the best and most engaging way to learn. I generally try to avoid teaching from a method book and instead work with a student to find what music excites them and use that as a way to introduce fundamentals. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

To me, the most important part of music is listening. For my beginners, what chord is happening is this song? How do I play that chord? How do I remember all the chords to this song? I will encourage my more advanced students to listen to the masters, as well as their own playing. What is the master player doing in this recording? How can the student apply that same concept in their own playing? Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am a very passionate and motivated teacher who works with students of all ages. I believe that whether you are learning as a hobby or have the aspirations to make it a career, the focus of your studies needs to come from your love of music and the joy it brings you. I began playing guitar at 14 years old and in a decision to make it a career, I moved to Vancouver, BC where I studied Classical Guitar Performance and Audio Engineering. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I take students into music they're interested in right away if they already know what they like. I love showing students how to work to learn, once they see how work pays off you can't stop them. I have my own Learn To Play Guitar book that I now use as handouts that have vocabulary, open chords, bar chords, inside chords, along with major and relative scales. The handouts are in color and done with a graphics program so they're not handwritten. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have been teaching the guitar for over 25 years. I currently have about 20 online students. I've recently moved to Tennessee from Connecticut so I am looking to add in person students as well. I've also been a working performer for over 25 years playing in various bands from tributes to The Doors, Fleetwood Mac, and Pink Floyd. Also, a country/classic rock acoustic duo. I've played in musical productions such as Hairspray and Adams Family Values. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Typically, I begin with regimented learning. For guitar students, I use Hal Leonards Guitar Method 1. For voice students, I teach basic breathing exercises and fun, sustainable and memorable warm-ups. From there, I begin to prep them for their first solo performances. I offer studio-wide performance opportunities for new and experienced students to show off their skills! As they progress, I teach to their interests and needs. Some students may be in high school prepping for Solo and Ensemble, or All-State Chorus auditions, or even college auditions. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums

The most important aspect of pedagogy which, I have learned from my own experience, is that music is best learned through MUSIC! I will always work with the student to find out what they want to play and teach through that style and those pieces; theory and technique are inherent to music from pop to classical and everything in between! I will also work with the student on expanding their own musical horizons and hopefully discover new music together with them Read More