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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Guitar lessons in San Jose . 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
I usually come in pretty relaxed, but can be a drill sergeant if needed. I find that every student has their own learning pace and style and will never get needlessly angry. If a student is doing particularly well or seems invested in the material, I will always acknowledge it and the lessons will become very much enjoyable for everyone! Every single student has the potential to unlock some truly unique musical capabilities. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar
I have been teaching for over 20 years. I have been teaching a guitar class at UCSC for 8 years. I have also taught group classes through the City of Santa Cruz Parks Rec Department and at Cypress High School. I have also given private lessons on guitar, bass, mandolin, drums and piano. I have also been a guest lecturer at two music classes at UCSC (Music Business and Music of the Grateful Dead). Read More
Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar
I am a motivated musician with nearly 20 years of experience in playing, writing, learning, and teaching music. My musical journey began with metal, exploring various genres within it. In high school, I delved into Punk, Hardcore, and Emo bands. During my early twenties, I dedicated time to studying Classical guitar and Jazz, while also immersing myself in Indie Rock and Shoegaze. My passion for music extends across a wide spectrum, and I take pleasure in learning from diverse genres. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Synthesizer Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I have over 16 years of playing experience and 10 years teaching both privately and in schools and programs, so I possess a perfect combination of musical and educational experience to best teach you. I have taught privately since studying at Berklee, offering tailored lessons to my students based on their goals, taste in music and unique personality. I'm comfortable teaching all ages, having had extensive experience with both K-12 and teaching adults, I know how to scale lessons back and scaffold for younger students and how to expand and challenge older, more experienced students. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
In order to grow and become greater then before is through repetition, "the mother of all skill". I like to teach first, a few things I have in mind from my lesson plan that I have developed and then I cater to my student, to get them more and more excited about playing. My goal is for my students to be so confident that they have this amazing new skill they can apply to everyday life. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I prefer to let the student's personality and general skill level dictate the pace and style in which I teach. The greatest detriment to a student's progress is a lack of interest, so I try to give the students as much say as possible when deciding what piece of music they will be learning. Every student develops their skills at their own pace, so my key concern is keeping the students motivated and interested in everything we do during our lessons. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Viola Bass Guitar Organ Ukulele Electric Violin Music Keyboard Electric Guitar
Throughout years of teaching I began making every lesson unique in a way that would benefit the student the most. The number one goal is for the student to have fun and learn at the same time. I was taught in a very rigorous fashion by high level teachers. I know what it means to look forward to coming to class. I love teaching because it lets me avoid the mistakes my teachers made in the past when it came my time to learn music. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
Can your child sing any song? It doesn't have to be good. Do they sing happy birthday? Anything on the radio? Or even a tune on the commercial like "nationwide is on your side"?
If you say yes then the child is ready the start lessons. When they sing they already recognize pitch and rhythm which is all you need to start playing an instrument.
Now let's say your child is shy and they do not like to sing songs. Then I believe that the child is ready to start lessons when they are able to communicate efficiently with their parents.
Now let's say you are still not sure, and you just want to know an exact number of when your child can start taking lessons. I would recommend 6 years old to be the earliest, because they are usually in elementary school. People forget that music is also a subject. Therefore, if your child is old enough to learn math, then they are also old enough to learn music.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
1. You have to be dedicated and determined. Find your motivation. Remind yourself why did you want to play music, and follow that dream!
2. Make one short term goal, and one long term goal. "I WILL PRACTICE _______ for _____ minutes. By the end of ______, I would like to learn ___________"
3. Warm up by playing drills. This could be scales, it could be exercising techniques, and in some instruments, this could mean drinking water. Then I would spend time practicing the stuff you're NOT good at. Slow down the pace, break the piece into smaller parts, and play it over and over again. Then once it is perfect, you can put all of the pieces together.
When will I start to see results?
The time it takes for students to see results varies. Some students learn quicker while others need more time. However, all of the students are who does learn quicker are usually the students that spend more time practicing.
Also, keep in mind that the first month of learning the instrument is usually the most challenging. The students are learning music theory, how to read notes, how to read rhythms, how to play properly hold the instrument, and all the other nitty gritty things which do take some time to learn. Once they get the hang of it, it comes down to how often the student is practicing.
23 Years
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Cities with Students
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