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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: 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: Piano Guitar Voice Trumpet Trombone Bass Guitar Ukulele Recorder Orchestral Percussion Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I'm a passionate music educator with considerable experience as a teacher and performer. I graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2005 where I studied music education with an emphasis on trombone. Since graduation, I have been fortunate to have many opportunities to conduct, perform, and teach music. I play a many different instruments and perform many different genres and styles. Whether it be conducting student ensembles, performing in small clubs, or singing with a chorus at Carnegie Hall, many of my best life experiences have been because of music and I want to guide my students toward their own great musical experiences. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar
My teaching style is structured primarily on learning to play by ear with light theory instruction. For advanced and more serious students, I am a huge theory nerd and I really enjoy teaching a more technical approach as well. My philosophy is to improve a student's skills by nurturing each person's specific interest and goals. I do not find it effective to try and force my own taste in music on my students, although I do make suggestions based on skills a student is trying to acquire. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice
I love seeing and sharing my students passion for music. I can be rather silly and love to laugh, but I also believe that excellence is a habit. Therefore, I try to keep each lesson engaging and fun while also setting reasonable goals for my students. I also want to help my students develop consistent practice habits so that they can see how practicing leads to improvement. Lastly I want to help my students make music that inspires them. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Electric Guitar
Every student learns at their own pace, and in their own way. Discovering what type of learner your student is (kinesthetic, auditive, visual), is essential in providing examples and assignments for the student to work on. I do believe that with encouragement and patience, anyone can learn the noble art that is the language of music, you just have to find and fuel the student's interests, make that flame grow into a passion, and then lead with the example, 99% of the time the student will follow, the other 1% of the time you just need to get creative :) Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Ukulele Mandolin Fiddle Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
My lesson structure is very flexible and has plenty of room for input from the student. My job as your teacher will be to give you technique building excercises and songs that will sharpen the fundamentals of playing your instrument. There are 3 parts to a lesson that I always like to touch on. 1) technique and warmups, 2) assigned material designed to be the stepping stones to your personal goals. 3) something that the student has picked out or has special interest in. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Flute Ukulele Piccolo Electric Guitar
I began private teaching while studying in college and am looking to expand and build a studio in The Greater Seattle Area. I have taught my own students and acted as a substitute teaching instructor ; nurturing and respecting the teaching styles already presented to the students. During my schooling in Boston, I studied Alexander Technique and always try to incorporate body awareness when working with students! I have helped former students achieve their goals for auditions and recitals, and enjoy helping students find a piece that really sparks their interest. 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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