Guitar Lessons Arizona

Instruments: Guitar

I like to see where each student is in terms of what there level and understanding of music is. I like to know what your goals are and adapt my style to help you achieve them. I will usually break up each lesson into 3 parts. Chord theory, scale theory, and technique. The technique section can cover several different playing techniques as well as an emphasize on the ones your most interested in. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar

I started playing the guitar in the jazz band at high school. I have played at various venues including Schools, Churches, Weddings, and Entertainment Clubs. I have always had a great passion for music and the desire to make music a life long pursuit. I have been fortunate to have studied with some of the best guitarists in the Chicagoland area. My interest in music is diverse starting with my Garage Band days while still in High School until today where my interests have lead to the study of the Classical guitar. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Euphonium, Mallet Percussion, Music, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I've been teaching privately for 15 years and working with music stores and schools in their band programs/music classes for 8 years. I've worked with Brian Wilson at Summit Academy, Jeff Quamo's students at Mesa High and with Mary Price in her general music classroom at Summit Academy. I'm currently in multiple ensembles as well as getting back into choral music which is where I get my experience in musical phrasing and emotion. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Drums, Music, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My teaching method is a give-and-take. The more the student is able to put into the lessons the more I will be able to help them out. We will focus on learning some fundamental concepts and learning songs from artists the student loves. Each week the student will be assigned something to work on depending on their skills and then there will be a check in the next week to see how they did and how much or how little they worked on that task. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Keyboard, Electric Guitar

I generally like to start my beginning students with lesson plans from the book" The Secrets of playing Piano by Ear" by Jermaine Griggs. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. I try to focus on what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lesson fresh and FUN! Read More