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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Guitar lessons in Washington . 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 Bass Guitar Lap Steel Guitar Ukulele Double Bass Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
The main thing my years of lesson-giving has taught me is that everyone takes it in a little differently, but everyone needs to practice each and every day! Some work well with tabs, others learn by watching, still others are most comfortable with the formality of traditional notation. All these roads can lead to the goal of making music provided the student is motivated to pick up the instrument regularily. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Classical Guitar
My teaching style is very flexible. If I see that a particular lesson isn't working, I will change to a lesson covering something the student is more interested in, and possibly not as intimidated. The main thing is for the student to gain confidence in what he/she is trying to learn. I also think that teaching my students to read music in standard notation is a very important aspect of my teaching. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
Im a working musician , passionate , motivated and motivating , guitar , and bass guitar instructor , who loves to work and teach students who has the love of music , and wants to learn how to play . I graduated from music school with bachelor of art , classical guitar performance degree . I love to share my teaching experience with others , love to teach as I love playing . Taught basic music theory composition , song writing skills and recording . Read More
Instruments: Guitar
I'm a musician at heart who believes everyone can grow musically. In 2001, I graduated from UMBC with a performance degree in guitar, where I performed individually and in ensembles including genres ranging from Classical to Rock. I've been in professional groups and I've taught in public school since 2003. My performance experience includes venues from the 8X10 in Baltimore City to the MD Conference Center in Ocean City, MD. It believe every student can learn from personalized instruction. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Voice Keyboard
Adult students I have taught typically want to learn to do two things: 1) accompany themselves on an instrument while singing a popular song or 2) learn to play with others ... whether that be a jam session during a jazz set ... or playing behind someone else that is singing or playing a lead instrument. For these adult learners I lean toward teaching chords, arpeggios and scales. Important: I suggest that a student only practice 15 to 20 minutes a day ... whatever amount of time it takes to cover the lesson. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar
I always encourage students to study and practice on a regular basis. This greatly helps them make progress and like the instrument over time. Nonetheless, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. My homework sheets are designed to address both of those points. I always encourage them to practice well; when they practice well, they improved and once they improve they start to like the instrument more. Read More
Instruments: Guitar
Slow and steady WINS the race! Learning music is not a race, but this lesson is true when learning music. I am able to work with students to help them improve by identifying and isolating problems in their playing. I can create simple exercises for the student to slowly and surely become closer to the guitarist they wish to be. I am very flexible and prioritize the students need over everything else. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
To be effective, practice has to be on a regular schedule, which you and I will establish together. It's best if you do it every day for at leat a half hour. Even if that's not practical on some days, you should try to pick it up for at least 5 minutes.
It's not just the time but the quality of practice that is the key to learning. They say "practice makes perfect" but it's really only "perfect practice" that does that!
All learning happens because of repition, so the point of practice is to repeat the correct motions, again and again, so they become part of what folks call "muscle memory": something you eventually do without having to think consciously about it. That way you stay in the moment but always anticipating what's coming next.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
Before you get them started, it's important that they express interest in learing how to play. Many parents want their kids to study music because we find that musicians often do better in other subjects, too. If you also love mucic, play music around the house or in the car, that's a great way to instill an appreciaation for music and musicianship. If you tell them no and they keep bugging you, that's also a good sign!
Once they get going, you should know in a matter of weeks if they are ready. This applies to older students, too. If they play with it for a week or so, then start to find other things to do, if you have to remind them to practice constantly and you don't notice any progress, you might want to consider giving them a way out to see if they take it. I, of course, see it as part of what I do to motivate and inspire them to practice and learn, so I will also notice if they are not ready. I'll give you an honest assessment, so please consult with me before deciding to terminate lessons.
When will I start to see results?
All students progress at their own pace, so there is no single answer to this question. Lessons are designed to promote gradual progress, concentrating on the basics at first. After a couple of weeks you should start to notice they doing things they could not do before.
You should probably give them at least a month before you even think about stoppping lessons. Guitarists have to devlop callouses on their fingers to be able to press the strings down effectively and without any pain. This takes patient time and is probably the biggest impediment that students, especially children, face as beginners.
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