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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Guitar lessons in Seattle . 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 Organ Synthesizer Lap Steel Guitar Ukulele Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
Growing up in the Los Angeles area I started playing piano at age 8, guitar at age 11 and was working professionally as a musician by age 13 in local rock and acoustic acts. As a teenager I played in local college big bands, studied classical guitar at California Institute of the Arts and was invited to study at UC Santa Barbara to develop my other musical love, composing. Throughout my young adult life I studied classical and studio guitar, piano and composition at California State University Northridge and Javanese and Balinese Gamelan music at UCLA and Cal Arts. Read More
Instruments: Guitar
I'm very encouraging and patient! I really think everyone goes at their own pace and anyone can get to what's fun about music for them with some practice. I'm here to help in any way. And am great at looking for what makes you tick, specifically, and then structuring lessons around what is inspiring and exciting to you. I try to make more technical aspects fun and help people through the initial phases of awkwardness or discomfort with a miminum of stress and allow to feel okay with the process and enjoy the progress that comes. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion
Ihave been active in the Seattle music scene for the past five years as a drummer, percussionist, composer, songwriter, bandleader, and instructor.I have performed regularly with world-funk orchestra A Cedar Suede, rock quartet SpiceRack andelectro-prog group Spyn Reset. In addition, I have pioneeredmy own musical projects throughout the years. Ihave performed with greats such as singer-songwriter Keith Secola, psychedelic-jazz entrepreneur Wayne Horvitz, and New-Orleans based guitarist Cliff Hines.My musiccan also be heard on many recordings including, the 2013 video release of Mary Lambert's "She Keeps Me Warm". Read More
Instruments: Guitar
My teaching method consists of a focus on what the student is interested in, using what the student enjoys as a means of developing a comprehensive understanding of music and the guitar. I believe this method keeps students engaged with playing, and makes lessons and practicing fun, rather than feel like a chore. Lessons will deal with subjects such as scales, technique, and music theory. Although they may be tedious, I believe these things are important core elements to really understanding the guitar and music in general, and I would teach them in a way that would be fun for the student. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
There is not one method that fits all students and all styles. Young children and beginners on the guitar need to slowly develop strength and control of finger movements, while still being motivated when they learn how to play along with their favorite songs. Intermediate players often need help to get into a smooth flowing groove, to lock in with a rhythm or to phrase melodies. Advanced players might consider a few hints, tricks and exercises to improve their techniques or apply music theory to a deeper understanding of a music piece.-A major component of student success is continuity which I can provide as a teacher with lesson and practice plans. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I have experience with several formal guitar training approaches that I have studied personally as well as analyzed at University. I am able to bring the best aspects of these methods, along with my own insights to help individual students, taking into account the needs of each unique student. Especially with beginner students, I usually use some of my own exercises and reading sheets. For me, thinking about visual coordination is important, so I always want to gauge students note reading skills. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Trumpet Trombone Bass Guitar Ukulele Recorder Orchestral Percussion Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
For beginning students, I strive to teach the basics of music theory while learning the fundamentals of producing characteristic tone on their instrument. I typically start by working through the Essential Elements method book and introduce solos, ensembles, and orchestral excerps when appropriate. If the student is a part of a school or community ensemble, I work with the student on any pieces that their ensemble is preparing for performance. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Recorder Double Bass Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
I was honored to be selected by the American government for a Fulbright scholarship. It was shortly after the Russian/Georgian war of 2009, and they wanted me and a band to perform for the refugees of the war. It was an incredibly humbling and gratifying experience. I played all over the country, including a small music school in Gori, the home town of Joseph Stalin. The school only had power for several hours a day, the toilets didn't work, and there was no heating or air-conditioning. We played in their auditorium filled to the rafters with young people looking for an outlet. They had suffered greatly during the war and stormed the stage after the show.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
To study my primary instrument, bass, was a quick decision for me to make. My uncle (a bass player also) performed frequently with his band, and would rehearse in the basement. He was also a bit crazy since he collected over 100 guitars and basses. Each instrument was carefully cared for, and he kindly allowed me to play any that I desired play. I tried guitar, but the strings hurt my fingertips, so I tried bass. Once I picked it up, I was instantly infatuated with it. I love to support other musicians, and I love the warmth of the tone.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
If a child can walk or crawl, they are ready for music lessons. Of course, I wouldn't have them sight reading, but I would try my best to engage their faculties with rhythm, games, and good fun. Some of the most memorable moments I have had as a student (and I still am a student) are the simple games and devices teachers would use to engage me. Ms. O'Suna taught me the basis tee's and taa's of rhythm, and it has stuck in my memory since. I would always suggest that a parent be open to a student experimenting and being playful. Children are expert improvisors, and that can only be cultivated with encouragement and openness.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
By far, the most important thing is to be aware of what you are trying to accomplish before you sit down to practice. What are you going to work on, and how much time will you spend doing it? The most common mistake is for a student to sit down (or stand) and simply wander around on their instrument without purpose. While there is some value to focusing on the mechanical aspects of playing, such as finger exercises, noodling etc...the student should still have a precise idea of what to do, then record it in a practice log (along with all relevant information, such as tempos and keys).
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
By far, the most difficult thing to master on a stringed instrument are the shapes of intervals and scales. The intervals of a minor-7 chord are mapped throughout the fingerboard, but you must know where they are and be able to attach them to chord tones of another chord. To make it more difficult, your ear must also be tuned well enough to know how far the intervals are from each other, and recognize how each note in a chord related to the tonic. Playing music is hard! But, with time and diligent practice, you can overcome the difficulties.
When will I start to see results?
You will see results only if you are willing and motivated to study. I will do everything in my power to help you, but I can't practice for you. Ideally, with what we work on, combined with your own pursuits (such as starting a band), you will see results within a year; but that is only with serious study. I understand that we all want to get good quickly, but there are no shortcuts. The study of any craft is a lifetime of progress. Try not to think in months or years, but in decades. Any artistic pursuit will take a lifetime to master.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
Yes. I have had many great, and some not-so-great teachers in music. One of the most inspiring for me was Mr. Dragoo, my fifth grade music teacher. He was a local phenom who could play two violins at once. I wasn't aware (my mother told me many years later) that Mr. Dragoo had stopped by my house when I was away and pleaded with her to support my desire to play. He asked that I not be told of his visit until I was out of school. After I moved away from home, my mother casually mentioned his visit to me. It helped me through some tougher times playing music.
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