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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Guitar lessons in Madison . 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: Guitar Trumpet
For all beginning students, I usually will take a lesson or two to assess where the student is at regarding music, depending on (if any) previous experience with music, e.g. piano lessons, etc. For trumpet students, I am not beholden to any one instructional method book. Usually, I will select whichever one I feel the student will be most successful utilizing. A couple of examples of method books I use are Standards of Excellence and Student Instructional Course. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar
I have taught from both the FJH and Berklee series of guitar and theory books. My lessons revolve around three parts: 1- Lessons from books of the appropriate level. We choose a book that suits the student, and there are weekly assignments from the book. 2- Theory work, usually focusing on the Blues form. My teaching of pop, rock, country, folk, etc. all goes back to the blues form. The music theory work also supports the students growing musical knowledge. 3- The student's choice of music. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Flute
Each student should progress at their own paceone that instills passion, and makes them enjoy practicing, and love coming to lessons. Since every student is unique, every approach is unique. By trying to find out what inspires students I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs and get them "fired up" about music. I love to give the student a sense of accomplishment that expands into all areas of their life. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Keyboard Djembe Acoustic Guitar
My teaching style is very simple. With the fundamentals in place, it's possible to learn any song you want to. If there's a song that goes beyond a student's fundamentals, then that's what we'll learn next. As my music teachers told me, if you listen to a record and you find something on it that you don't know how to play, go back and learn how to do it! Listening and learning is essential to playing the music that you want to be able to play as quickly as possible. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Organ Music Keyboard Acoustic Guitar
I am an award-winning professional in high demand, with over ten years of performance and teaching experience in music. Performing nationally and internationally, my resume is extensive in the specific fields of classical and musical theatre. I strive to motivate my students to achieve their very best musically either as a hobby or career, and collaborate with casting and artistic directors to offer them exposure and employment opportunities as they strive toward their performance achievements. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
As a guitar instructor for more than twelve years, the main goal of my teaching strategy is to keep my students motivated and engaged. This strategy can keep the students’ passion all along their academic journey. It also helps them to stay focused on their future goals despite some difficulties and obstacles that can face them through the learning process. Moreover, keeping effective communication with the students outside and inside the school is vital, in order to assist them in their studies and make the school environment more friendly and acceptable. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Viola Bass Guitar Synthesizer Recorder Electric Violin Double Bass Conga Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
My dream piece of music to perform would probably have to be the Dvorak Cello Concerto in B minor. It is an absolutely phenomenal piece of music and in my opinion showcases almost every different sound that the cello is able to create. It is a very difficult piece of music to perform as well, so if I am able to perform it, it means that I have put a lot of time and energy into an important goal for myself. The piece itself is very triumphant and heroic, and it transmits an idea of eternal victory and joy, which I think is an important message that the world needs.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I originally wanted to learn how to play the double bass as my primary instrument. However, at the time my mother told me it was "too big to haul around", so I went with the next instrument down on the size scale, the cello. I fell in love immediately with the rich sound that could be pulled out of the instrument as well as they way it could sing and fill a room with light and joy. It also was a plus that I got to sit down every time I played! After two years of not knowing whether or not I was actually going to commit to the instrument, I saw a performance on the internet of Jacqueline Du Pre playing the Elgar Cello Concerto, and that sealed the deal for me!
When will I start to see results?
After the first lesson. Inspiration is a key component to healthy musical growth, and once the student has had that exposure to knowing how much is out there for them to learn and has a foundation built on their own goals and dreams, it changes the way they practice and they way they think about their instrument. It becomes a part of them rather than just an object in which they are doing something with to create sound. It becomes an extension of their soul and existence and a conduit in which they learn of the universal languages, music.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
This is a tricky question. A good indicator is if your child is intrinsically motivated to play their instrument without prompting to practice. Another good indicator is if your child is doing well in their school's program but is becoming bored or distracted with the repertoire that their class is working on. They may be ready for a more direct approach to growing their skills as well as the opportunity to push their limits so that they realize that there is a lot more music available to them than they realize.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Acknowledging that practice is well, practice is a vital component to effective practice. A lot of students see practice as a performance, and can easily become frustrated or distracted when mistakes are made or when tedious processes such as scales or etudes are encouraged. Another important aspect of effective practice is breaking down larger elements into smaller "building blocks", so that when you put them all together, you are able to facilitate completeness in the larger piece of music. Most importantly, practice every day, even if you can only do so for 15 minutes!
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