Brandon L  
Instruments: Guitar, Trombone, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Styles: Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Funk

In college, I informally taught guitar lessons to friends and other colleagues, but now am looking for more students in Oregon to share my love for music and guitar with. I have experience working with middle schoolers doing some student teaching through the university. Since then, most of my teaching is on the mountain through ski instructing in the winters, but I'm ready to spread out my abilities through music. I find that students with a goal of songs to learn is best for motivation and practice. Without that motivation it can be hard to put the time in and may seem tedious. (Which playing music should not always be!) Practicing may seem like a chore at times but finding out ways to approach it as a game can make it more worthwhile and affective.

I like to start basic lessons with either a beginner method book or by learning the open chords to a simple song. I find that books can be like homework and try not to use them if possible. However, some students like seeing progress that way and want all the fundamental skills that some books cover. I always want to know what the students' goals are and what type of music they are interested in listening and playing. Every person is unique, so should their lesson approach be. I am confident in beginner through advanced abilities.