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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Guitar lessons in Mesa . 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 Classical Guitar
I have a M.A. degree in Music Therapy. I have worked with children who cant speak, but they can play music. Music bypasses many neural systems. I will help you find the way you learn and challenge you to improve. I run a non profit organization called "School Of Hip Hop PHX," where we use the 5 elements of music (Dance, spoken word, production, art, and knowledge to, improve the lives of community members. Read More
Instruments: Guitar
My passion is playing guitar, listening to music, and teaching music. I graduated from Arizona Conservatory for the Arts and Academics in 2015, and then graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelor's Degree for Music Performance (Emphasis in Guitar). I have been in many bands, and have shared the stage at Alice Cooper's Christmas Pudding with Alice Cooper, Motley Crue, KISS, and others. I have studied classical guitar for many years, and have been performing rock and blues since I can remember. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I'm a 22-year-old music lover! I have played guitar since I was 10 years old and have taught and played with several people throughout the world. I've performed in college classes, community events, and church devotionals. I have taught people from age 8 up to 40 and absolutely love it! Music helps me express myself and teaching others how to do the same is my greatest passion! Not only do I love teaching people, but I love getting to know them as well. Read More
Instruments: Guitar
The way I have always approached teaching is the same way i learned music, to try and make each concept make sense by breaking down and relating basic key points of playing and improvising to each other. For example, I like to emphasize breaking down chords and the related scales in an easy to undertand and logical way. I emphasize the importance of phrasing and shaping chords while using such shred techniques as alternate picking, legatto, sweep picking and tapping. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I feel I explained a good amount of my teaching style in the last column. I really like to go with what the student will benefit from the most, not necessarily what is the cookie cutter "next step" I learned to play by trying things a couple levels above me and I loved it. I know not all students are the same, and sometimes the parents input is a big factor depending on if they are musicians themselves! Read More
Instruments: Guitar Voice Trumpet Bass Guitar
Whether you want to learn to play recreationally or more seriously, I want to help you connect with the music you perform and your instrument. I believe that music is a way for people to express themselves on a deep, energetic level; that it is Life expressing through us as well, and that it is an essential part of Life itself. My goal is to help each student not only learn the mechanics and fundamentals of their instrument, but to also be INSPIRED by the music they're making and sometimes creating. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Cello Drums Bass Guitar Ukulele Mandolin Double Bass Music Keyboard Djembe
I recorded my first solo album titled Just a Bass and won NMHS Battle of the Bands again my senior year. For my senior project I composed, rehearsed and performed my first Concerto for Cello and Orchestra and went on to study Double Bass performance at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music where I received my B.M. I have played in many master classes with some of the worlds greatest musicians including Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, Victor Wooten, Emanuel Ax and others. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Euphonium Mallet Percussion Music Acoustic Guitar
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
I often notice this if they seem frustrated or disappointed in their progress. I'd look out for a desire to learn a song or melody they find popular or if they're finding interest in music outside of assigned school music. If they seem unmotivated, ask what they want out of music! I'm versed in all styles and more than happy to facilitate their interest.
When will I start to see results?
Noticable results depends on the student, every student will progress by a years time. In my experience, progress is noticable in as little as a month of steady lessons if the student is following lessons and assignments as designed.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
Hearing Benny Goodman on my parents' old records and loving the sound the clarinet could make in just the jazz genre.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
I'm most proud of the completion of my Masters in Performance, the two original compositions I've commissioned and recorded, and the students I've helped achieve a level of playing they wouldn't think possible.
Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
I've had students selected to perform in Master Classes and one admitted into the NAU studio. Their success is in learning musicality and effective performance practices for the pieces they we're performing.
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
I chose Saxophone second as it was the most logical next step and slowly branched out to all varieties of Clarinet and Saxophone. The other Brass I can play are due to my Music Education degree.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
About 15-30 minute chunks focusing on specific goals to avoid burn out. If you don't achieve the goal in the first session, save it for the next 15-30 minute chunk.
I only practice in long sessions when testing for endurance in a piece or etude.
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
I have a degree in Secondary Music Education for the reason if loving what a high level of musicianship the students in that age group are capable of achieving with the proper direction and foundations. My second is a Master's in clarinet performance with the goal of understanding the history and development of the instrument/playing styles to understand the different music written for the instrument and how to interpret the music with the composers inspiration in mind.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Isolate your section and first mess with the rhythm, i.e. swing the rhythm or change the slur/articulation pattern. In combination with slow tempo increases, has proven helpful for myself and students.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
Traditions of Excellence- Beg
Standards of Excellence- Int
Hite Studies- Int
Kroepsch-Adv Int
Rose Etudes- Adv Int
Cavalini Capprices- Adv
The above are just examples, I have multiple books and orchestral excerpts as tools to achieve different goals (technique, musicality, articulation, finger patterns, complex rhythms and extended range).
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
Finding your individual sound and developing flexibility on the instrument.
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Kim
I have been playing classical guitar for a couple of years. I would like to get assistance to enhance skills and need the discipline of regular instruction.
stephen
my son is interested in learning to play the guitar and I would like to start him off with some lessons. Preferrably from someone who can keep him engaged.
Tanya
I'm interested in in-studio guitar lessons for me 7yo daughter. Our schedule can only accommodate weekends or possibly Wednesday afternoons around 3pm