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Featured Guitar Teachers Near Santa Clara, CA

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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Guitar lessons in Santa Clara . 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!

Cortnee L

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Viola Ukulele Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Music has always been a part of my life. I became involved in music, theater and dance at a young age, performing in countless professional productions. In my teens and early adulthood, I began writing and recording music and became involved in a number of recording projects that led me to teaching. I gave my first lesson over a decade ago and I continue to perform when I can. I graduated from Interlochen Arts Academy with concentrations in Theater and Music, and I worked for Women's Audio Mission in San Francisco. Read More

Nicholas A

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I'm a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students and sharing my love and knowledge of guitar. I am currently enrolled at Cabrillo College working on my Music BA, and Music Therapy degree. Performing live in numerous bands and playing with some big names in the music industry my experience in the music industry has been an amazing experience in my life. Sharing the gift of music to people is truly a beautiful experience. Read More

Robert G

Instruments: Guitar Voice Ukulele Acoustic Guitar

Having been a performer for many years, I realized at one point that my experience and skills could be of use to people who themselves were interested in developing their own passion for music... And so, shortly after my graduate studies, I began teaching ...There is nothing as exciting or rewarding as focusing one's personal passion and using that energy to awaken in another person their own passion for the interest which you share... Read More

Cole T

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

Jonathan H

Instruments: Piano Guitar Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

My teaching style is one of deep listening to the student in their musical process, and from this creating the conditions for them to expand into new dimensions of musicality. I am an expert in creative process, and love working with students especially on songwriting, composition, electronic music production, and other such creative domains. In addition, my professional work is focused on a leading edge of musical education that is just emerging and beginning to be understood: developing the listening faculty as a pathway to musical excellence; for as the perceptual foci is polished, so does the sensori-motor engagement discover new possibilities. Read More

Michael L

Instruments: Guitar Trumpet

With young students, I teach using the Royal Conservatory method. These books provide a good balance of technical development and quaity music. Once technical foundations are estabished, I will add ear training as well as theory and improvisation. For older students, I generally let them be the guide- whatever you want to work on is fine with me. Regardless of style, I try to make each lesson musical and fun. Read More

Aethan B

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have been playing guitar for over 10 years and would like to share my knowledge with the world. Currently I am attending Cal State East Bay as a jazz guitar major, and have an music associates degree at Diablo Valley College. Having been taught privately since I was a kid, I would like to improve upon different teaching methods that I wish were taught to me including music theory and improvisation skills. Read More

Teacher In Spotlight

Thomas S

Instruments: Voice

Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
Music does not run in the family as a matter of fact! While we all enjoy music, I am the only one that has decided to fully embrace music as a field of study.

If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
I play Piano, Drumset, have played Tuba, and play a little Trombone. I chose these instruments because they were all the most interesting things to me and I feel it has rounded me out a bit more as a musician.

If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
I had a lot of things I considered including Biology, Astronomy, and Mathematics. The main thing I was considering was Astronomy because space is something I have always been really interested in.

What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
Although Classical is really nice, I enjoy singing Jazz and Musical Theatre the most since it has a more laid back feeling to it. Classical is great for training technique or finding some dark brooding pieces, but Jazz and Musical Theatre really expands your horizons.

What is your dream piece to perform and why?
Not necessarily just a piece, but a dream role of mine would be Sweeney Todd, Judge Turpin, and Mr. Pulitzer in an attempt to redeem myself since I was an amateur bass vocalist trying to hit notes that I had no right trying to hit back in my senior year show Newsies

If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
I am graduating in 2024 with a Music Education Degree (Voice Focus). I chose the degree because I am hoping to teach students how to sing well both as soloists and in a choral setting.

What does a normal practice session look like for you?
I at least take 30 minutes per day to practice my repertoire. This usually consists of a quick low register warmup, which doubles as my warmup to try and nail each pitch, and then a more demanding high register warmup. After my warmup, I start practicing my piece by running through it once to get into character and then go over trouble spots where they come up

Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
I recommend the "First Book of Baritone/Bass Solos" as well as the Singers Musical Theatre Anthology. There are versions of these for all voice types so definitely make sure you are getting the correct book for your voice type

What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
Obviously this changes between voice parts, but Bass voices specifically struggle with staying fully on the pitch. Three things that are hard for Bass voices are: Melismatic passages, not forcing any high or low pitches, and making sure that we are staying right on the pitch and not underneath it

What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
I am most proud of getting into the auditioned groups on campus my first semester of Freshman year at LVC. I also sang through The Real Groups song "Pass me the Jazz" on Bass without having anyone else on the part, which is by far the hardest piece I have ever done

Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I chose my primary instrument because I had already been practicing with it for years before that. I also knew that playing another instrument would be difficult for me, but I dabbled in quite a few other instruments in my time

Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
Mark Naimoli, choir director at Lebanon High School, was my inspiration for going into music. He encouraged me to do more with my voice and gave me the confidence I needed to keep pursuing it as a young musician

When will I start to see results?
Like I said before, everyone's journey is different so you'll see varying results. You could be a prodigy who grasps every concept and tries out every new thing thrown at them, you could be stuck in a "vocal block" of sorts waiting for the next breakthrough, or you could simply need more time to get some more concepts

What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Make practice a game! Did you do something good? Do it again to solidify that, but move on to the harder sections that could use more work

How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
If a child wants to take voice lessons, I believe that they can start whenever they feel they are prepared. Now I don't believe a new-born can effectively take lessons, but I do believe that a student in K5 and up can benefit from lessons in some way.

When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
It was an immediate decision made when my mother asked me why I didn't do anything more with Music my Junior Year. I then thought, "Why not become a music teacher," and the rest is history.

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