Guitar Lessons in Surfside, CA

Instruments: Guitar Cello Bass Guitar Ukulele Mandolin Acoustic Guitar

I am an experienced student, teacher and performer so I do my best to observe the student and suggest whatever technical knowledge I have regarding positioning and methods to approach certain musical passages. I love to improvise and always enjoy sharing my understanding of that process. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am new to teaching but I have worked as an organizer and choir leader in my high school and college, giving me the experience I need to have an organized curriculum for new students that is interesting and actually impactful. I aim to teach younger beginner guitarists how to best pick up the instrument and learn by playing the songs that they actually like! Breaking them down so they understand the music, but also feel like they're learning the necessary skills to pick up and play any song they want in the future and perform confidently. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Accordion

I use All for Strings, Suzuki, Klengel (scales) at the beginning level. I proceed to Concerto repertoire, Popper, Dotzauer etc. The usual classical repertoire. I will also transcribe popular pieces or pieces that the student enjoys to really increase motivation. I also test weekly to inform students of where their practice ability is at and what they need to improve on. I have a very effecient practice style that I have developed on my own and am quite proud of. Teaching is my life and it makes me happy to see students improve. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

I have been teaching students since 1999 privately as well as with small groups of people. I'm very passionate about transmitting my experiences to every single student and encouraging them to achieve their goals with the best attitude. I’ve recorded, toured, and played with: Edisun – (FOF-EMI), Dive (Phase One – Red Sony), Ana Free (Warner Singapore), 202 (Pop Art – Sony/BMG), Panza (Ultrapop), and many others. I’m currently on tour with Diego Garcia (Elefant) about to promote his upcoming album “Paradise” playing all over the US, Canada, Mexico, South America & Europe. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Setting realistic goals is definitely a good place to start. Also, I encourage transcribing music in small sections, and to always start slow and take deep breaths, as this will reduce the student's normal anxiety and has done wonders in my own playing as well. Using a rhythm reference like a metronome or a drum loop while practicing is also a must, at it helps develop the student's groove. Internalizing music by developing the student's ear is also a very important part of my teaching style as Is applicable in any genre (hear it before you play it!) Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have been teaching guitar lessons for about three years both online and in person. I have taught people who were 7 years old to about 50 years old. I love discovering what works for each person and what each individual wants to accomplish by receiving lessons. I also like to expand their goals to new possibilities. I like to engage students with music they already know while also presenting music to them that can help improve their skills, and they might also find enjoyable. Read More