Guitar Lessons Maricopa County, AZ

Instruments: Guitar

With young students, I allow myself to be a bit more comprehensive in that I can start from the very basics from the beginning and even come up with simple games with rhythm, basic ear training and reading notation. The big challenge with young players is the actual act of physically playing the guitar and I encourage parents to invest in a quality instrument that is easy to play. I try and get my older children and teenagers to try and play as early as possible to develop a passion for the instrument, but not before building an understanding of the basics. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

The most effective teacher is a friend. As a friend, I can use the most effective teaching techniques to help them progress. Every student is different in their pace, goals, and passions. I love learning my student's musical dreams and fighting with them to accomplish them! Setting realistic goals to both encourage and challenge a student is a core to my teaching. Without those goals, learning to play an instrument remains an overwhelming task! Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboard

Originating from East Chicago, IN, I've known since 3rd grade that I wanted to build a career in music. Over the years I've been able to find my niche, and focus on engineering, composing, and playing live. I've recently come to really enjoy teaching. I find pure joy in watching students make even the slightest improvements (provided they practice :). Everyone that I've taught has walked away with a better understanding of music, empowering them to advance in ways they would otherwise not be able to. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Mandolin, Music, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I have over a decade of professional teaching experience including college-level private lessons, class guitar, music theory, and music history courses. Additionally, I have taught specialized class guitar programs and private guitar lessons in both public high school and public elementary school settings. As a performer, I have over twenty years of experience - recent venues include the Orpheum Theater (Phoenix, AZ), the Herberger Theater (Phoenix, AZ), the Musical Instrument Museum (Phoenix, AZ), the Tempe Center for the Arts (Tempe, AZ), and the Coconino Center for the Arts (Flagstaff, AZ). Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Cello, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Double Bass, Music, Keyboard, Djembe

I began playing electric bass at 14 and started a band at 15. We won 1st place in NMHS Battle of the Bands and at 16 we recorded out first album and had our first performance on the radio. By 17 with busier schedules and our drummer leaving the band fell apart and I began looking into ways of doing things solo. I invested into a loop station and got into Jazz and Classical music. Read More