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Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I began my teaching journey in high school when I taught lessons to my classmates, family and friends because I knew teaching was a crucial aspect of information retention. I started teaching professionally in college in order to help pay for tuition. I was teaching guitar lessons as well as teaching students how to use recording equipment in order to make recordings for auditions and class projects. My studio is located in a beautiful, naturally lit forest setting located near Annapolis, Maryland. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Classical Guitar
Bob is an accomplished classical guitarist, arranger and teacher based out of Gaithersburg. He performs regularly at public and private events and functions. He has performed at a reception for the Washington Bach Consort and at the afternoon teas at the Mansion at Strathmore Hall. Bob performs weekly at church services and has participated in ensembles including the Potowmak Trio, the Vivaldi Trio and the Joyful Sound folk group. As an active member of the Washington Guitar Society, Bob organized meetings, edited the newsletter and performed for the open stage Read More
Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I love playing guitar and strive to share the passion with others. I have been performing since I began playing guitar 12 years ago. In 2012, I began my studies at Oberlin Conservatory music as a Jazz Guitar Performance major. I graduated in 2017, with a B.M. in Jazz Guitar Performance and a B.A. in Political Science. My experience has granted me the opportunity of performing many styles of music in a variety of ensembles. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Trumpet Trombone Bass Guitar Euphonium Acoustic Guitar
I'm a diverse and enthusiastic musician, dedicated to teaching, and convinced by the power of music to enrich peoples lives in every way. I graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota with a Bachelor of Music degree in Trumpet Performance, and obtained Masters of Music degrees in both Trumpet Performance and Orchestral Conducting from Central Michigan University. I have performed with the Midland Symphony Orchestra, the Detroit Chamber Winds and Strings, the Round Top Festival Orchestra, and the Pierre Monteux Festival Orchestra. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Synthesizer Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I will study where you are at, whether it be beginner, advanced or anywhere in between and then I will help you develop your skill set further. One of the most important aspects of learning an instrument is practices on your own. Once you learn the lesson of the session, you will be able to take that home and memorize it for the next session. This way you will be getting the most out of each session, learning something new every time. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I'm a self motivated instructor who loves to teach music, i graduated from high school back in 2014 and am currently going to college to major in music. I have played all styles of guitar from classical to jazz, blues and rock, I've played in a large amount of guitar competitions where we won first place in our categories. currently getting prepared for a scholarship audition for guitar (i've been nominated for 2 scholarships) i was a band leader in high school that was in charge of teaching different instruments to new people also taught guitar for a beginner class for one year in the high school as a senior Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice
For beginning students I try to start with the essentials. It is important for young children to become familiar with the instrument, the proper way to hold an instrument. The proper way to sit when playing or stand while singing. Fundamentals at the earliest ages are essential. Practicing the fundamentals leads to success which leads to a desire to learn more about the instrument. 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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Cities with Students
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