Guitar Lessons in Tallevast, FL

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

I started playing guitar at age 5. I have found out that dreams can come true in music.My experiences playing guitar and bass have opened doors I could never imaginedand all my dreams came true. I have had the thrill of being successful as a teen, playing lead guitar for 8 years in the St. Louis area. Moving to L.A. thegroup I was in made a guest appearance on The Merv Griffen Show, and being a studio musician,recording sound tracks for T.V. variety shows,films, The MGM Studios, AND THE THRILL OF PLAYING WITH FABOULIS MUSICIANS.I love both instruments guitar and bass.I am a 3rd generation guitar player.A book is written about the first 30 years of mylife called "From Rock to Rock of Ages", init's 2nd printing, publisher is Pacific Press.My father played on the Grand Ol Opry , including his own weeklyradio show, in the St. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Viola Synthesizer Electric Violin Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

*Please note: this is only a very basic overview of the materials we will use. Each student is welcome to bring orchestra music, music theory homework, or their favorite songs to learn in lessons. No two students' lessons will look the same, and I strive to make lessons as fun as possible. Strings: New strings students will start off with Essential Elements Book 1. This book will help students learnt he basics of the instrument and teaches them to read music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Ukulele

I've always loved the power of music and sharing my knowledge and experience of it with others. I've been playing the piano and guitar since I was in high school, either with friends or just playing solo pieces. I've been reading music since middle school, when I picked up the trombone in the school band and was introduced to what music can do you for you as well as whatever group you're in. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Mandolin Fiddle

Born and breed in a musical family, Ihave played music since age 6, that was 50 some odd years ago. Music is the most consistently therapeutic experiencein my life. A form of "instant Karma", it gives back what you put into it.While a young adult, I wrestled with performing/teachingmusic as a career. At the time music paid the basic bills, but did not provide an income that would support a family. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

American Rock School (Tampa Guitar School), Tampa FL (2004 - 2005). Private music theory and guitar instruction. Lets Play Music, Derry, NH (2003 - 2004). Private music theory and guitar instruction. Southern NH Community School of the Arts, Londonderry, NH (1994 1996). Private music theory and guitar instruction. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Mandolin

Seeing students excel at their instrument of choice is most rewarding. My goal is to help my students understand music so deeply that they can play any instrument they want. They need to know two things about their instrument. 1.How the instrument is tuned. 2. How to get sound out of the instrument. Mistakes are a prerequisite for learning. They have to be made in order to learn what is correct. I teach my students to practice like they are performing. Read More