Guitar Lessons in Westerville, OH

Instruments: Guitar Harmonica

I believe it's important for beginning guitar players to get a balanced understanding of the guitar, while also taking the time to enjoy the simple milestones. These milestones vary for each student, depending on their personal goals but each stage of the learning curve presents its own unique set of challenges. For many beginners, learning the basic chords and being able to perform their favorite songs is the "ultimate goal" but getting there can lend to serious growing pains... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Trumpet Bass Guitar

I started teaching piano and voice to young people in my church nearly fifteen years ago. Since that time, I have worked with a conservatory and on my own bringing the joy of music to dozens of students of all ages. I offer recitals several times a year to help each student reach new goals. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Synthesizer Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

If you can't identify what you're hearing, that becomes impossible. If you are a player seeking to rid yourself of limitations based on a lack of musical understanding, I am waiting to help you blow -up. If you are looking to not only learn to play guitar, but to understand how music works so you can learn to be musically creative, I am your guy. If you are a mom or dad wanting lessons for your child , I will not only teach your child music, but in doing so I will consciously work to build neural connections that will not only facilitate a higher level of musical performance, but also raise his/her IQ by 10-15%, and increasing his/her performance level in math and science. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Seeing my students develop a passion for music! making sure that each student is developing at his or her own pace, so that they become well rounded professional players. All this is done by setting realistic achievable goals for my student in each lesson. I tailor my lessons to the students wants and needs, by finding out what inspires the student. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar

My teaching methods are largely dependant on the needs and experience of the student. For begining guitar, bass, and key board students I generally work with several method books, and supply supplimentary materials as required. I believe that each student is unique, and what works for one student might not be sutiable for another. I assess a students learning style and develop lesson plans that emphaisze their strenths, and encourge them to develop. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Like stated in my methods, I strive to provide the best lesson experience for each student. There is a certain ratio of theory to songs that must be achieved and it is different for every student . By teaching the student songs that they want to play we achieve the fun part required for any students success on their instrument. After this we can teach as much theory and technique as the individual desires. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Djembe Acoustic Guitar

The material I teach covers scales, chords, and music theory. We can practice a variety of exercises that help improve your rhythm and dexterity. In order to tie everything together, I think it is important to play music with each other and along with recorded music as an example. Admittedly, the content of scales, chords, and music theory in itself can be dry. This is why I tend to customize how to practice something like a pentatonic minor scale. Read More