Paul W  
Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Styles: Classical, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, Musical Theater, Funk, Punk, Avant-garde

While I taught before graduate school, most of my teaching experience comes from the graduate assistant ship I held while studying. I taught undergraduate students with guitar as their primary instrument and also oversaw several classical guitar esembles. Outside of the assistantship I have taught a wide range of ages, from young children to middle-aged adults. While in Chicago I taught private lessons and group classical guitar classes at Merit School of Music and Sherwood Community Music School at Columbia University. As a faculty member of both schools I strove to expand students’ personal and educational growth by cultivating a strong work ethic, effective listening, teamwork, and self-confidence.  

It's important to take the time to assess the skill level of every student. No student will need the plan as another as skills and faculties differ from person to person. With their skills in mind, I tailor the lessons according to the students ability and thier goals. While I may assign weekly technical drills, etudes, and pieces for the student, I encourage them to find music they want perform. I have found that students work harder and get more pleasure out of practice if they have a say in what music they play.