Guitar Lessons in North Canton, OH

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Bassoon Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My teaching style varies depending on the level of the student. For beginners, I often keep my approach lax and hope to not overwhelm them, as Ive seen many a beginner quit due to lack of confidence and understanding. Every student requires a different approach not just due to their skill level but also their personality. Certain students dont take criticism well, while others may only improve through it. I always try to be kind and understanding no matter where my students skill level or passion is at. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

For entry level students such as children, I will teach them out of a method book to get them started. They will learn all the fundamentals the proper way to hold the instrument and tuning. And once they have improved to the point where have the ability to learn songs they will be taught the songs they will love to play. For intermediate students, they will be taught how to read chord changes and music theory to able to write their songs. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Flute Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

I graduated from the Baldwin Wallace Conservatory in 2018 with a Bachelors degree in Music Therapy. I studied percussion primarily in college, but also studied voice and piano during my time at Baldwin Wallace. During my undergraduate career, I performed with the Baldwin Wallace Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Baldwin Wallace Orchestra, and Baldwin Wallace Percussion Ensemble. I have been playing piano for 16 years, playing flute for 12 years, playing percussion for 10 years, and playing guitar for 5 years. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

I am a very relaxed and efficient teacher. I like to be prepared for each lesson with material that will enhance my students playing at a fast pace. My entire goal as an instructor is to personalize each lesson so that each student can quickly and efficiently learn what they want on there own terms. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Ukulele

Guitar, bass and ukelele instructor skilled in many genres of music, including, but not limited to, jazz, blues, rock and classical music. I have over twenty-five years of experience reading and performing music. This has allowed me to become an accomplished instructor of all ages and skill levels. My career has spanned all over the world including Thailand, New Zealand and most recently, the United States. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

I had a great guitar teacher myself when I was first learning and so I have always known how important it is to get started correctly. I graduated with a degree in fingerstyle guitar performance and so I know how to perform and teach numerous acoustic guitar styles but I can still plug in the electric guitar and have fun rocking out. Music is an endlessy enriching activity that will bless people's lives forever and I love to help people discover what the guitar has to offer them. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Banjo Ukulele Double Bass Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I emphasize the importance of developing good technique and a fundamental understanding of the basic components of music: major and minor scales, arpeggios, chords, modes and chord progressions. I believe that technical facility makes it easier to accomplish musical goals while developing musicianship. I like to tailor my lessons to each student using music that the student brings to me to create lessons and exercises. For students that like to uses books I like to use the Hal Leonard Method books for Guitar, Bass, Banjo, and Ukulele and the Alfred Method books for Piano and Drums. Read More