Guitar Lessons in Springfield, TN

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Viola Fiddle

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with Essential Element's for Strings or Beth Lavender's A Better Beginning. These books introduce the fundamental position and note reading techniques in a logical progression. After the student has grasped the fundamentals, they are welcome to bring in contemporary songs. I find that a mixture of fundamentals and fun recognizable songs keeps students both progressing technically and connected to the music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Mallet Percussion Latin Percussion Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Im an experienced and accomplished musician, and I love sharing my love of music with students. Ive greatly enjoyed many opportunities to perform and teach music over the years. Some of my greatest experiences have included touring with bands I idolized growing up, writing music and seeing it all the way through to recording and publishing, and seeing students glowing at recitals after playing their favorite song or classical piece. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Synthesizer Ukulele Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For beginning students who are children, I begin with Mel Bay's Method. I'll introduce popular songs the student enjoys listening to. A student learning how to play a song by his/her favorite artist goes a long way to build confidence and passion for the instrument. For adults, I find what the student is interested in, and guide my lessons according to his/her goals - keeping the lessons engaging and fun, regardless of skill level. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Trumpet Bass Guitar French Horn Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

Sometimes musicianship is as much "caught" as it is "taught." So, it's important to carefully monitor and foster a student's progress. I will use a lot of coaching, affirmation, reassurance, and encouragement to fuel a student's progress and desire to stay with it. Training in several disciplines help to identify and cater my teaching style to the needs of the student. I don't use a "cookie cutter" approach to teaching. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Mandolin Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have been teaching students for 7 years, since I was a college student at Columbia University. When I began taking on students, I soon learned that I loved teaching music as much I loved performing it. Not only was helping someone achieve their musical goals highly rewarding, but I found that teaching helped me to learn and grow as a musician as well. In 2021, I began teaching remotely over Zoom and Skype. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am a very patient and laid-back instructor. I enjoy a very loyal student base as evidenced by my Connecticut students to all stay with me in an online capacity when I moved to Tennessee. So I think I must be doing something right :) I like to teach students some of the songs that I think every guitarist should learn. The classics, the essentials. But I also ask them what they would like to learn. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

I have been teaching Skype students for the last year. I'll teach whatever the student is eager to learn. We could cover anything from a song on the radio, to superimposition to flatpicking. I am at the mercy of the student. Read More