Guitar Lessons in Rosewood, CA

Instruments: Guitar Drums Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have been teaching guitar and drums since August of 2012. I started by teaching my friend's kids on the drums, ages 5 and 10. I also gave guitar lessons to adults of different ages, ranging from 20s to 80s. This includes a position as a Recreation Instructor for the City of Los Angeles. Music has been a major part of my life since I was a kid, and I would like to share this wonderful art form with anyone willing to learn. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Ukulele Music Electric Guitar Classical 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 blend elements from various styles and methods to create a personalized learning experience for each student. This approach allows flexibility and adaptation to the student's interests and goals. I will often tailor my approach to meet the individual needs of each student, combining elements from different styles as necessary to facilitate learning and engagement. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Music

Acknowledging and celebrating a student's accomplishments is a crucial aspect of my teaching philosophy. Whether it's mastering a challenging piece, understanding a complex musical concept, or simply showing dedication and improvement, every achievement deserves recognition. The positive reinforcement from such acknowledgment serves as a powerful motivator for students. It stokes their desire to continue progressing and inspires them to delve deeper into the world of music. Watching their self-confidence grow with each accomplishment is, without a doubt, one of the most rewarding aspects of being a music teacher. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Accordion

I love teaching! I want you to be my student. I have studied at Cal State Northridge and I currently have 30 students. I teach cello, violin, guitar, accordion and piano. I am a session musician and orchestra musician. I have played in bands and pop groups and recorded with many many artists. Including: Nostalghia, Saint Motel, Chelsea Wolfe, Tes Elations, Pastilla and many more. I can teach any genre of music. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Music Classical Guitar

In my classical guitar teaching, I take a highly individualized and structured approach, tailored to the students age, experience, and goals. For beginners, I focus on establishing a solid foundation in technique, reading, and musical understanding. This includes proper hand positioning, finger independence, and basic posture, often using exercises from Aaron Shearers Classic Guitar Technique and early studies by Carcassi and Sor. I supplement these with simple repertoire to develop both reading skills and musicality. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Keyboard

My teaching philosophy is pretty simple and I describe it with these three words clear, direct, and creative. I believe that when it comes to teaching a teacher must be creative, since not all students learn the same way. Also a teacher must be simple and direct in his teachings. A lot of the times teachers tend to give too much information that goes over the head of the students. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Viola Drums Conga Latin Percussion Music Electric Guitar Djembe Acoustic Guitar

I am motivated to keep students constantly engaged and passionate about their instrument! As a multi-instrumentalist I always play different instruments with students to give them a sense of playing in a group, which is what music should be all about! I also do my best to acknowledge the students strengths and weaknesses and take some time aside in class to speak to them about them. I believe it is important to have positive feedback but also to recognizes areas in which students can improve. Read More