Guitar Lessons Crittenden County, AR

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Double Bass, Music

I believe that one of the most important things a musician can do is to find and develop their own voice on their instrument. Listening to the greats like Miles Davis, Jaco Pastorius, Jimi Hendrix, and Chick Corea illustrate how a unique voice can manifest itself and make the music so much more powerful. Additionally, finding their own voice is important outside of music as well. To keep students engaged and improving, we will also set smaller more immediately achievable goals. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Flute, Ukulele, Recorder, Piccolo, Music, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

For piano students I usually use Piano Adventures method books while supplementing with scales, pop and classical repertoire, theory, ear training, history and more. For ukulele and guitar we focus on strumming patterns, rhythm, chords, and repertoire anywhere from rock or pop to classical. Sometimes I will use a method book for guitar or ukulele students if they like that fit. I subscribe to Everand to access a library of music regularly for my students. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Ukulele

My name is Jerry B. and Im a well-experienced musician specializing in drum set. Ive played drum set for 8 years with numerous groups of different styles. I was the number 1 percussionist in my school band program through all of middle and high school. I was also a participant in the school jazz band and was the top percussionist in that band as well. Every Sunday and Wednesday for the last 8 years I have also played with the praise band at my church. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar

As I said before, my favorite thing to do is help others learn and experience something good and new in music. When I teach I tend to lean towards internalizing and interpreting a piece for what it means to you. This involves asking yourself questions that transcend what is on the page, and helping you think about the music in a new way. Since I have played repertoire from 5 major Periods, I am confident that I can guide you correctly in the realms of compositional style, technical aspects, and historical correlations. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

For beginning students I have typically started with Hal Leonard's Essential Elements, as that is what I started with. Once they have progressed to have a grasp on the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce songs/music that they bring as inspiring pieces. For adults, I try to keep lessons engaging and fun no matter their ability level by finding out what they are interested in and what brought them to desire to learn to begin with. Read More