Guitar Lessons California

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Double Bass

I have worked for many years teaching, counseling and assisting students with their love and joy of music. During my teaching career I have also helped students with conflict resolution, coping skills, issues with and surrounding pride and culture, college selection, application processes, financing and preparation for college. I have taught a very diverse group of students, which has allowed me to learn various approaches to communicating and working with students from all walks of life. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trombone, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Double Bass, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I love working with my students. Its the best part of my job. I love seeing the natural progression of my students. I let students progress at a state that they are comfortable with. I push my students but I know where to draw the line. Asking a student to play a note then all of their scales is not what I do. I tailor every single lesson to every single one of my individual students. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Ukulele, Keyboard, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

As I mentioned before, my teaching style can best be described as easygoing, but precise and adapted to each students needs. I focus on the person trying to learn as much as on the learning itself. Yet, Im not demanding or harsh in my delivery or expectations. Rather than a standard, vanilla approach, I try learn my students personality, learning style, and sense of humor pretty quickly and work to adapt the facts and knowledge of music to each student as an individual human, not an appointment. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My first job late in high school was to Lifeguard, and teach swim lessons. I also taught sports on weekends. I've worked with kids ranging from 6 months to 17, and also have worked with adults, and people with disabilities. I continued to teach, and work with kids for several years following. Times in between these jobs I began giving lessons to children I met through these programs I worked for that needed someone to give music lessons. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I've been teaching and tutoring guitar and music theory since I was in college, starting in 2013. After school, I continued instructing. Starting with the first lesson, I'll learn what the student is interested in, and build a curriculum that will reflect that interest. I've found that many students need encouragement instead of judgement to feel motivated to practice and improve at their instruments. I believe regular practice is key to understanding the instrument. Read More