Guitar Lessons Contra Costa County, CA

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

My teaching style is one of deep listening to the student in their musical process, and from this creating the conditions for them to expand into new dimensions of musicality. I am an expert in creative process, and love working with students especially on songwriting, composition, electronic music production, and other such creative domains. In addition, my professional work is focused on a leading edge of musical education that is just emerging and beginning to be understood: developing the listening faculty as a pathway to musical excellence; for as the perceptual foci is polished, so does the sensori-motor engagement discover new possibilities. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I have had the most success in working with students who listen to a lot of music in their spare time. The nature of my teaching style is to teach music as a language. The best way to learn a new language is to listen and repeat, trial and errors. Considering the variety in my music background, I meet the student where they are and guide them to their goals. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Back in college I was given an opportunity to teach a private piano lesson while I was initially unsure how it would go . . . turns out teaching came quite naturally to me. I basically became the teacher I always wanted; a fun playful instructor who still tries to motivate encourages progress. I realized that the most success happens when the student has a positive association w/ music, so I always make that my top priority. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I try to get to know the students as best as I can. I will ask them about their interests in music and outside of music. I also will learn what their weaknesses and strengths are and push them to improve all around. I have a pretty laid back style of teaching. My goal to encourage them, rather than make them feel bad or frustrated. I will simply tell them if they are sounding good, or I will tell them what they can do to sound better. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar

I tailor my lessons to fit each individual student's needs and goals, and am comfortable teaching both traditional classical music as well as various other modern genres. I typically use the Alfred books for children who are just starting out, gradually introducing solo repertoire as they progress. For adults, I use materials relating to whatever stylistic or technical goals they may have. Read More