Guitar Lessons Crittenden County, AR

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

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: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar

I have been teaching since I was 18. I strongly encourage at least 10-30 minutes a day of practice. I believe in experiencing the JOY in music, but it does require discipline and work. I can also help with compositional ideas, as I took 2 years of composition as my secondary applied area of study for my bachelor's degree. Improvisation is another aspect I can help in as I was pianist for the ASU Jazz Band for 3 semesters. Read More

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

I think it is important to keep the oral tradition of teaching alive so most of the content during lessons will be learnt by ear, though supplemental physical materials will be used. Learning primarily by ear will help build student's listening skills which will be useful down the road when rehearsing with others or learning new tunes quickly. The student will start learning songs that they choose right off the bat, this will keep them engaged and more likely to practice. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Ukulele

After graduating high school, I attended UCA on a music scholarship for a year. Among these groups, Ive also played with, founded, and joined many local bands ranging from country bands to pop bands. My profile as a percussionist is not limited to any style or genre. My second and third instruments are guitar and ukulele. I have about 4 years guitar experience and 1-2 ukulele but my abilities and experience limit me to teaching only beginners on these instruments. Read More