Alan S  
Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Mandolin, Music, Acoustic Guitar
Styles: Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, Musical Theater

I have been teaching via a large retail chain and through my private studio for several years. Although this has worked out, I find the Retail operation to be a bit restrictive, especially for adults with limited time. I think the student benefits more by learning at a pace that is appropriate to their skill level. I currently teach students from kindergarten age though 70+ years. I teach guitar, bass, ukelele, and banjo. I also can help students with the music that they are learning in their school bands. I have played many broadways shows via local theater companies and high schools.

I tend to start beginners off with a typical book, usually by Mel Bay or Hal Leonard. I find these books to provide a good basis for music reading and building the required skill set to master their instrument. In addition to those materials, I find music through various on-line sites and from my inventory that students are interested in playing and compliments their abilities. For my adult students, I curtail the lessons to focus on the songs they want to play and understand their goals for playing at this stage in their life. I also use several different forms of technology, including but not limited to Musescore, Forescore, iReal, & Garage Band to provide backtracks, organization, and tab conversion (if needed).