Aaron S  
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Acoustic Guitar
Styles: Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, R&B, Gospel, Funk, Hip Hop, Electronic, Reggae, Soul, Punk

My entire life has been full of music. I have close family members on both my mother's and father's side that played music extensively through their lives. I began playing drums at the age of 10 and three years later picked up guitar. Since then, I learned to read music and taught myself how to play piano, banjo, mandolin, bass guitar, and a very small pinch of the violin. It is my intention to bring to light the joys and possibilities of learning music. I believe there is always more to learn with whatever instrument you choose whether it be deeper music theory or just innovative uses and methods. I believe if you ever stop learning, you should move to something else!

For any beginner musician, I find it is very important to have a general idea of the most basic level of theory. A student should know how the notes relate to each other and why. Strict rules and "know-how" are important, but music is expressive and creative. If you want to build a bridge, you should build your bridge to be the unique image you choose; however, you need to know which tools to use to get started. Once, the grunt work is laid, I will lead the student into a field that he or she is most interested in. I do not believe a student should initially invest too heavily in a style he or she has no interest! That takes all of the fun out!