Guitar Lessons in Mc Dade, TX

Instruments: Guitar Violin Saxophone Bass Guitar Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Electric Violin Fiddle

I'm an enthusiastic and driven teacher who loves to help students realize their personal musical goals. In 2012, I graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree in Composition from Trinity University and in 2014, I earned an MFA from the California Institute of the Arts. I've performed a wide variety of music with everyone from orchestras to pop and folk bands throughout my life. I've also consistently written my own music and performed it in a variety of settings, including recently completing a national US tour of my original songs. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

For those interested in learning the fundamentals of music reading and music theory I will usually recommend the following books and methods: The FJH Young Beginners Series The Hal Leonard Guitar Method For students interested in classical guitar, I use the following method books: Pumping Nylon, Scott Tennant Classical Guitar for Young People, Matt Hinsley All method books by Aaron Shearer Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar

I'm a passionate and experienced instructor who's love for teaching and music is personified through each and every student I teach. I have been a musician since grade school playing percussion for the school band. I am a professional musician as well and have unlimited experience as well as knowledge to share with my students. I also have a bachelors degree in Music and Sound recording from The University of New Haven. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

As a teacher, I have years of classroom and private one-on-one instruction experience. Nowadays, I mainly focus on private lessons of acoustic and classical guitars, electric guitars, and ukulele. In my teaching, I focus on different styles of popular music, according to the student's taste and interests; also, I encourage them to listen to and try out as many genres as possible, to enrich their musical knowledge, which in turn will help them learn better. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Organ Accordion Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I've been playing music for most of my life. Growing up my whole family would all gather around the piano while my father played. Seeing how inspiring and influential music could be at a young age helped me to develop a passion for it. I am very grateful to share my passion with others through teaching. I specialize in teaching improvisational styles, such as blues, jazz, and funk. I work with my students to create a good balance of a strong technical foundation and creative jamming skills which builds both the intellectual and intuitive sides of music, and helps them become well-rounded musicians. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Music Electric Guitar

I've taught people guitar and music related concepts for years, and I consider it an honor to be able to help people reach their musical goals. Whether it's just a few suggestions here and there, or full-on lessons, I always do my best to give advice that makes a positive difference. I make it a priority to try to relate what I'm teaching to whatever style the student wants to play in, and I explain how each concept will help the student progress. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My teaching experience didn't really begin until a few years ago. I began "shadowing" other teachers that I knew who founded The Music Bus Rocks, a local business that focuses on teaching young musicians-to-be, and I immediately became hooked with the process of teaching something that I loved. My experience has mostly been with kids and young adults, but I always believe that no one is too old to learn an instrument. Read More