Guitar Lessons in Saint Petersburg, FL

Instruments: Piano Guitar Ukulele

I've always loved the power of music and sharing my knowledge and experience of it with others. I've been playing the piano and guitar since I was in high school, either with friends or just playing solo pieces. I've been reading music since middle school, when I picked up the trombone in the school band and was introduced to what music can do you for you as well as whatever group you're in. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Organ Harmonica Ukulele Mandolin

My experience date back to my early college days, where I began as a volunteer piano teacher for veterans in a retirement community. I taught for a few months, when I was approached by two different women, one who wanted me to perform cover songs at the retirement facility that she managed, and another who wanted me to give her husband private music lessons. I performed for a few years during college, but stopped teaching after my only student moved away. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Double Bass

My passion, discipline and determination to be professional at all costs helped me to graduate from BIT, and Pasadena Music Academy, and immerse myself into the music scene as a gifted multi instrumentalist concentrating on bass.  I can sight read, play by ear, arrange music, and play any style or genre. I have toured with international artists who have inspired me to continue performing throughout my life. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums

Drums: I use my Crash Course: Drumming Manual (as seen on Amazon). It covers snare drum, drum set, reading, improvization, and good technique building exercises. Piano: for kids: Alfred's Basic Piano Library: All-in-One Course Books 1-5. for adults: Alfred's basic Adult All-in-One Piano Course: 1-3 Guitar: Hal Leonard Guitar Method: Complete Edition Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Ukulele Music

I’m always eager to meet new faces and enjoy sharing my gift with others who are passionate about learning music. I have never liked the dreaded term "homework". So what I like to tell my students to encourage them to achieve the most success they can, is to simply go home and "practice" because practice makes perfect.  I feel that learning any instrument is similar to learning a foreign language. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Mandolin Fiddle

Beginning students ages 6-14 usually do best with a 30 minute lesson (Lesson are not timed) Students 15 and older can typically benefit from an hour lesson to start (Lessons are not timed) Intermediate to Advanced Students are scheduled for 60 minutes regardless of age. The first session is desgined to get aquainted and evaluate the match between student and instructor; be prepared to explain your interests, goals and demonstrate skills. Each lesson is customized, and based on continuity of prior lessons and interim progess. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

To inspire....beginning withthe 1st lesson by showing you how to play a song.. I want you to fall in love with your guitar or bass. I usually begin by using TheMel Bay approach in learning how to read music and learning the application of chords.Bass guitar, is a different approach. Learning patterns and understanding the importance oflistening and establish "the groove". Regardless of the style of music you enjoy we will have a great time learning how to apply the music you enjoy with your guitar or bass. Read More