Guitar Lessons Washington County, OR

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Conga, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Acoustic Guitar

My teaching style can be summed up in one word: POSITIVITY! I have found encouragement and celebrating even the smallest of accomplishments is far more effective than a heavy handed approach ala whiplash. That is the way to spur on a students desire to stick with it and progress and produces a hunger to learn more. It is a combination of fun and skill and whatever inspires my students to find their own voice and style while learning about MUSIC not just an instrument. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Music, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I create custom lesson plans that are tailored to my student's individual needs - I understand that no two musicians have exactly the same areas of interest, and so the first step is always determining what it is that my student wants to learn. I always try to incorporate my students' personal favorites into the repertoire they learn, and find ways to teach new concepts and techniques with music they already know and love, which I know from experience is the best way to make substantial progress as a musician. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Cello, Viola, Ukulele, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Acoustic Guitar

Each student is their own personality and I enjoy seeing how the music making unfolds with them in the process of learning. Each student gets their own unique weekly practice program based on their age and level. I am encouraging and patient teacher. I also see to it that my students get to their own goals by time. I want to make sure that my students have a firm foundation that holds when students advance further in their studies. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Ukulele, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I like the aphorism by British guitarist and educator Robert Fripp "We begin where we are". It means to me that at any given point we are all beginners. So if we come with an open mind to explore and learn something new, perhaps what it could be challenging might become easier if we apply the right mind set. So if we are learning a scale...perhaps we begin with a note at the time, then add a second and third, so on, until we have all eight notes or sixteen. - Slow down: If you want to play fast you gotta be able to play it slowly with accuracy and precision. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele

Practice, of course, is important to learning any skill. But if a love of the instrument is there, practicing shouldn't be too much of a chore. I try to never give my students too much material at once, so as to frustrate them to the point of not wanting to play anymore. On the other hand, it is important to present them with challenges to keep them moving forward. First and foremost is to foster that love of music in them through enthusiasm and example. Read More