Guitar Lessons in Mandarin, FL

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My first goal is keeping music fun. One of the easiest ways to start this is by knowing why a student wants to learn the guitar. With that, I can set realistic expectations from week to week and encourage them as they make accomplishments. I try to incorporate songs early on. There is some amount learning of chords and other fundamentals needed, but it doesn't take much to start playing. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Double Bass Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My teaching style is based on the wants and needs of the individual student. There are some concepts that are universal. There are also instruments that require more strict adherence to certain techniques. (Orchestral string instruments playing classical music is a perfect example.) Lessons can be fun AND educational at the same time. If you have never had that experience then you should sign up and find out. I truly want my students to succeed and I will do everything in my power to help them accomplish that! Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Drums Bass Guitar Organ Harp Harmonica Lap Steel Guitar Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Electric Violin Fiddle Double Bass Conga Music Keyboard Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

i have been teaching for 55 yrs. i was a theory comp major at northern kentucky university . i was a house writer for edge of the lake publishing in nashiville tenn. i am an inductee in the st augustine musician's hall of fame . i am a professional studio and road musician . i am a memeber of bmi ascap sesac. i teach all stringed instruments including piano and drums. i have worked with or fronted major acts with my own blues rock band 'the alligator cowboys' see you tube vids. such as foghat foreigner clarence carter james brown bob dylan confederater railroad david allen coe jaco pastorious doc severensin jr walker and many others. i love teaching as much as i love performing . my mantra for my students is . nothing is hard, it is only new. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For children, I draw influence from the organization of the Suzuki method, while still maintaining the emphasis on fun. (Learning TV theme songs, etc) Fundamentals are introduced with memorable examples tailored to the students musical interests. For all other levels of experience, I encourage the student to share with me what exactly it is that they want to learn or need help with. If the student has no idea, I will take over and decide what is missing from the students repetoire, and find the most effective way of tackling these new skills while maintaining fun. (EMPHASIS ON FUN) Read More