202-817-2827
Musika Quick Stats
25 Years
Since We Started
41,456+
Happy Customers
10,769
Cities with Students
3,123
Teachers in Network
- Have questions? Check out our
- FAQ
- CONTACT US
-
![call-icon]()
202-817-2827
Lesson Special - Up to 20% OFF! Get Started Now with a Risk-Free Trial!
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: Piano Guitar Keyboard Acoustic Guitar
Hi, My name is Solomon and I am a passionate artist, musician, producer, teacher (Piano/Keyboard Acoustic/Electric Guitar) and student of music performance and music production. In 2011, i stepped deeper into my music career by beginning to experiment with neo-soul, classic rb, funk and reggae music via taking music theory and piano classes at Morgan State University, soon joining the professional musicians in the area who performed publicly. I've been producing music and performing for 9 years, both on stage and in-studio production sessions. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar
Lesson style is fresh, fun and includes an objective of what the student can expect to accomplish by the end of that lesson. I am enthusiastic and like students to come away from every lesson feeling like they have something to show! When lesson begins, we get right down to it. After older material is reviewed, we begin on the current lesson. Afterward, I ask my students to write down their assignment in their Assignment Log. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar
CHERRY HILL EMS, Baltimore City, General Music 3-8 COPPIN ACADEMY H.S., Baltimore City, Band/Chorus 9-12 9/17-6/20 ARLINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Baltimore CityInstrumental/Vocal music teacher K-8 9/04-6/16 FRANCIS SCOTT KEY ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL, Baltimore CityMusic Teacher 1-8 9/02-6/04 SINCLAIR LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Baltimore CityMusic Teacher 9/98-6/02 THURGOOD MARSHALL MIDDLE SCHOOL, Baltimore CityMusic Teacher 9/96-6/98 BETH TFILOH SUMMER CAMP, Pikesville, Maryland Music Teacher summer 1997/1998 THE CHARLES CARROLL OF CARROLLTON SCHOOL, Baltimore CityMusic Teacher K-8 9/95 to 6/96 HARLEM PARK SCHOOL, Baltimore CityMusic Teacher K-5, long-term substitute 1/95 to 6/95 Instructional Intern in 4th 5th grade self-contained classes 3/93 to 6/94 Read More
Instruments: Guitar Saxophone Flute Clarinet Acoustic Guitar
I found love when I learned to make music. I have been playing saxophone since elementary school and even focused my college studies around it, graduating with honors from Florida AM University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Jazz Studies and Commercial Music. I've had a wide range of experiences through music from Superbowl appearances to touring China as a musical ambassador for the 2008 Olympic games. I've performed with a number of well known jazz and classically trained musicians including the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Ukulele Mandolin Recorder Lute Double Bass Mallet Percussion Conga Latin Percussion
I like to find out why my students are interested in playing music. This helps me to create a lesson plan for each individual one. I like to start out teaching using Alfred's beginner books, and progress from there. Each student learns at a different pace, so I base my lessons off of their progress. I have found that doing this helps keep the student motivated and encouraged in the process of learning their given instrument. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Harmonica Ukulele Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
Work on picking and speed and most importantly touch and feel. Learn to play in rhythm, with a metronome. Work on Finger picking as well, learn to use all 5 fingers on your right hand. or use the pick and 3 fingers, with me you WILL use your pinky or little finger, on both hands. Learn to read song charts, and notation and tab. Learn to work on speed, strength, stamina, play songs you like all the way from beginning to end. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Organ Conga Music Keyboard Djembe Acoustic Guitar
Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs.. 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.
25 Years
Since We Started
41,456+
Happy Customers
10,769
Cities with Students
3,123
Teachers in Network
Trusted as the industry leader, for over 21 years the teachers in our network have been providing Guitar lessons in Washington to students of all ages and abilities.
We'll then reach out to the teachers for you.
Schedule the risk-free trial lesson directly with the teacher.
Continue with that teacher or try someone else.
