Guitar Lessons California

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Ukulele, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My expertise is in teaching modern guitar performance, vocals, music technology, songwriting, audio engineering, and music production.  I emphasize practicing and encourage students to have fun with music.  Every student learns at their own pace, yet I find that setting short term and long term goals help greatly in my students' progress. *** Travel Equipment *** I can provide keyboard and recording equipment. I expect my students to be able to provide their own guitar for lessons. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Euphonium, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I have had a good amount of performance and education experience, and look forward to passing the torch onto other ambitious, aspiring musicians. I have taught at two private music lesson agencies, one called Music Maker where I taught Brass in Anaheim Hills, as well as AMI music in Brea, CA where I taught beginner guitar. I have always had fun learning and making music, so to help someone else do the same is my primary objective. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Organ, Accordion, Recorder, Conga, Music, Keyboard, Djembe, Acoustic Guitar

I always start by meeting the students where they are. There are a few lessons that are somewhat evaluatory for me to understand their capabilities, their goals and their learning styles. From there I work with basics of the importance of practice and things like posture in piano, hand strength in guitar, and vocal warm up in singing. I believe it is important to find what the students are fascinated with musically and build confidence and skill from that point. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

After personal assessment of your skill level and knowledge, I will develop an indivualized lesson plan for you. In addition we will look at your interests and influences; you will learn to play some of your favorite songs. Through learning some of these songs you will build your repertoire while dissecting them to learn why they sound good! *** Techniques learned: *** * Proper picking technique * Proper left/right hand positioning * Tuning your guitar * Re-stringing your guitar * Chordal theory * Counting * And much more ... *** Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Flute, Bass Guitar, Music, Keyboard

I believe in using your ears as the most important tool. Which means I believe in playing music rather than reading it. Growing up playing music by ear. I prefer this way of teaching and only use sheet music as an assistant to help the student get to a certain goal. As a teacher I can help you grow your abilities on your instrument. Help you achieve the cool warm sound you want from the saxophone. Read More