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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Guitar lessons in Norfolk . 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 Bass Guitar Harmonica Ukulele Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
My methodologies for teaching will vary based on different factors such as age and level of musical knowledge. The number one thing I try and do for my students is make sure they have FUN and ENJOY the process of learning. I do like to use established books that focus on the fundamentals of music such as the Hal Leonard Guitar Method Books. Literature like that is very informative, but also a bit clinical at times, so I always like to find out what my students want to play and tailor lessons towards their specific goals. Read More
Instruments: Guitar
When I was 8-years-old my father gave me his old guitar. From then on I spent most of my free time playing and learning music. I enrolled in structured lessons when I was 12 until I went to Berklee College of Music for a year's time. Afterwards I decided that I wanted to dedicate my spare time to music and not make a professional career out of it. I have taught lessons since I was 15 and enjoy sharing what I know and watching the joy that music brings to its students. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Ukulele Music Keyboard Acoustic Guitar
I teach from my home studio. I teach private lessons and give my students my full attention which has proved to be the key to my continually increasing student enrollment and high retention rate. Music has been an integral part of my life, playing a major role in both my personal and professional life. I embrace the chance to be immersed in it, to share my enthusiasm for and expertise in the area of music education, promoting creative development and student performance skills. Read More
Instruments: Guitar
My name is Phillip, and I'm a passionate musician with a love for teaching. I started playing guitar when I was in 6th grade of middle school, and started taking lessons, and grew with experience from there. I went to college to study business and music, while also still taking lessons by my favorite instructor, Gary Rhum from Rhum Academy of Music, which is also where my teaching began. I volunteered to help with the Academy with upkeep, as well as teaching and instructing children in guitar. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs... Read More
Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Acoustic Guitar
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
For the first lesson (assuming the student is a beginner), we'll talk about what kind of music the student likes because this will help figure out what kind of guitarist they may want to be. We'll review the parts of the guitar (body, neck, names of the strings, etc.) and ways to easily remember them. Then we'll review the songs the student chose (see the "My Methods" section above) and start with the simplest one. By the end of that first lesson, the student should know the parts of the guitar, the strings and their note names, and 2-3 chord formations. The following lessons will involve us going through the songs and learning their chords and the strumming patterns. Through all of this, the student will be learning the basics of guitar.
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
I grew up playing guitar and bass in church, the latter because the church band needed a bassist. And if you can play guitar, you can easily pick up the bass.
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
I love lots of different genres, but in my guitar playing, I usually gravitate toward plucky folk music or funky jazz chords. I just love how it makes me feel.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
I'm super proud of the albums I've recorded and released. They were a lot of work, a lot of fun, and they've helped me get better as a guitarist, songwriter, and producer.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
The most difficult part of playing guitar is strumming, but it's also the most important part. Strumming distinguishes the great guitarists from the okay guitarists. It's not about how well a person can form chords with their left hand (assuming they're a right-hander). If their rhythm is off and their strumming is sloppy or robotic, it just won't sound good. With my students, we'll probably spend a lot of time just focusing on strumming. It can be meticulous to get the right strumming pattern down, but once you do, muscle memory kicks in and it gets easier.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
My mom used to play guitar and has a very good voice. My older brother was also in some bands in high school as the lead singer. And my other older brother plays guitar -- he's the one that helped me learn.
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
I would definitely be in some sort of career that involves helping others, like a nonprofit or charity. The feeling I get when I help others drives my guitar teaching, my music-making, and my blogging -- I have a blog that's all about helping part-time musicians.
24 Years
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Cities with Students
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marty
I want to learn to play the guitar. I'm 57 and am a blues and jazz lover and want that to be my instructors focus as well. Ideally my lessons would be Mondays at 4:00.
Paul
I'd like to set up an introductory lesson for my 8 year old daughter. She's played piano for a year and really wants to play guitar. Thanks in advance!
Hubert
Looking for guitar lessons for my daughter. She is almost 11, and has an excellent ear for music- but needs someone with a strong background to get her to step it up.