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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Guitar lessons in Phoenix . 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 Bass Guitar Keyboard
Originating from East Chicago, IN, I've known since 3rd grade that I wanted to build a career in music. Over the years I've been able to find my niche, and focus on engineering, composing, and playing live. I've recently come to really enjoy teaching. I find pure joy in watching students make even the slightest improvements (provided they practice :). Everyone that I've taught has walked away with a better understanding of music, empowering them to advance in ways they would otherwise not be able to. Read More
Instruments: Guitar
Hello, thank you for viewing my profile. I see myself as a lifelong student and believe knowledge and skills should be nurtured and passed on and get a great sense of accomplishment from teaching. I am a recent graduate from Arizona State University having earned a Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance studying the classical guitar. Prior to that I was a self-taught electric player playing at local churches and playing with local bands before beginning a formal education. Read More
Instruments: Guitar
My teaching style is this; if you have fun learning, you are going to have fun playing. Every player is at a different stage of learning, and that's what makes my job so amazing. I get to see where my students are at, and I work with each individual student knowing that I can make where they are at with guitar a fun learning experience. Learning an instrument is hard, and it takes time, but if you are having fun learning, and having fun playing, then there is no reason to quit or get discouraged. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
Every student learns a different way and I always take the first lesson to evaluate what the student is passionate about. Some students want to get straight to playing songs and some want to learn sheet music first. I am comfortable with starting anyway they need. If the student starts to get bored after a few lessons I try and bring in new toys related to the instrument such as a new kind of cymbal or a slide guitar to try and spark some inspiration again! Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin
I do my best to tailor my style to each students specific needs and goals. In general, I am a very laidback and patient teacher. My students recieve clear and achievable goals at the end of each of their lessons to work on while they are practicing during the week. This enables students to be able to really see their own progress as the practice. I also believe in music lessons being an enjoyable experience for students so I include students in making the decision for what pieces they would like to learn. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Voice Trumpet Bass Guitar
I've been teaching since 2005: Privately with students in their home or my studio, with brick-and-mortar studios, and with online lessons services (like Musika). It's most important that my students have fun learning their instrument, but I also emphasize daily practice and work on the fundamentals of whichever instrument he or she is learning. After all, if you don't work on the fundamentals, then you won't be able to play your instrument any better. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Trumpet Trombone Clarinet Synthesizer Ukulele Recorder Euphonium Keyboard Acoustic Guitar
For beginning students depending on the instrument of choice, I use: (In no particular order) Standard of Excellence for Band Instruments, consistent with school best practice methods Piano Adventures by Nancy and Randall Faber, for consistency and technique development as well as decent solo repertoire for recitals Hal Leonard's Complete Guitar Course or Alfred, both are good sources. Rainbow Ukulele for younger students in elementary school plus a combination of supplemental materials I've gathered over the years. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
I decided to be a professional musician in 2011 after mutually leaving a job as a systems administrator that was very interesting yet unfulfilling in comparison to the performance arts.
When will I start to see results?
You will see results similar to other academics in stages similar to grammar, middle school and high school. Learning on your own is primary instruction so when you quit learning on your own you will quit collaborating; its a vicious cycle.
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
Christian Business Administration with emphasis in Music Ministry. I transferred from ITT Tech my senior year to Faith Bible College to utilize and fuse all of my experience both in church and at work. I’m thankful to have a well
Rounded degree.
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
My dream piece to perform is a song I wrote with an old friend of mine about Gods presence in our lives at the darkest part of our lives. The song is powerful and the first time we performed it we received a standing ovation.
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
I’ve been involved as an entrepreneur and businessman my entire life and started my own business mowing yards when I was 14. I am currently studying to be a pilot and would like to fly to my own gigs.
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
My favorite kind of music to play is worship music because it is the climax of life musically; music meets the divine and is a very spiritual and lifelong journey.
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
I started playing drums to fill in when the church was in need of a drummer when I was attending Dundee Hills Church of the Nazarene off N. Oak in Kansas City, MO.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
Yes, music runs in my family but realistically I think it’s more honest to say that artistic intuition runs in my family through many avenues of expression; my dad plays the wrench and it is indeed an art form of itself being able to fix or even invent physical parts to be used in multiple ways. My dad is a true engineer.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
A normal practice session for me is on point with about 3 to 5 minutes of me checking in on the students pace followed by 25-27 minutes of intense instruction based on practical experience you will need to know to sit in at a local jam.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
My method is similar to Suzuki yet I lean towards composition from more of a local jam perspective emphasizing the importance of learning chords and challenging my students to experiment with jazz.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
Merging personal artistry and concepts with musical theory in musical notation and performing the same song the same way as to create an epic expression of ones self; mastering site reading in congruence with a truly original work is the hardest thing to master on my instrument.
Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
No, not as of yet but if they did it would be by learning through others secondary to self improvement. Professionals practice without having to be told.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
My guitar instructor was phenomenal and his name was Jason at Antioch music, he has since passed away and impacted me with his encouragement and flexibility. Stay limber!
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I love the tone that the guitar makes, primarily the Fender Stratocaster and Classical Guitar. Their are very few Acoustic Guitars I’m interested in playing and typically they are very expensive if I do take a liking; I’m pretty picky.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
I’m most proud of my work serving Jesus at church when I played confidently and site reading. For me site reading came difficult and could use additional practice continually. Site reading is the best way to practically grow professionally.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Pick it up once a day and you are almost guaranteed to play for 15 minutes; don’t expect to be in a band called Van Halen if you can’t appreciate Classical Music!
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
Guitar is a lot like eating; if you are hungry you will play. Music dynamically is impossible to force and your child will show interest in music at school or at home.
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Michael
Interested in finding a beginning guitar teacher for my second grader. Would also need advice on what size guitar he would need and where to rent one.
Bundy
Would like lessons for my two sons ages 9&10. We homeschool, so lesson could take place during the school day...preferable around the lunch hour(excluding Thurs).
PARIS
I'M INTERESTED IN LEARNING TO PLAY THE ACOUSTIC GUITAR. I NEED ONE ON ONE LESSONS. I'VE TRIED DOING IT IN A GROUP SETTING BUT NEVER REALLY GOT ANYTHING OUT OF THE COURSE.