Guitar Lessons Oklahoma

Instruments: Guitar, Ukulele, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Last Spring, I graduated from the University of Louisville where I received my Master of Music Degree in Guitar Performance and Pedagogy. My love of and passion for music, education, and creativity since becoming a professional musician has transformed into a way of life. I am a hyperactive musician who is currently performing, composing, transcribing, arranging, lecturing, instructing, and recording. Composing is my ultimate love, but for me, rounded musicianship means traversing the spectrum of disciplines in the field of music. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

The lesson material is completely dependent on the student. I believe the most important things for someone to learn are keys, chords, scales,intervals and improvisation. For students are just beginning the first step is to learn the notes on the neck of the guitar. The next step is to begin learning intervals that way the student is able to build chords on the neck. From there is goes on to chords then scales and then keys. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I always approach teaching from a student to student basis. I like to cater to an individuals interests while trying to strengthen areas they tend to lack or not focus on. I also like to let the student take their own pace, but of course firmly push them to push themselves. I think this creates a well rounded individual and musician who is able to accomplish more knowing they were able to improve something they found incredibly difficult in the beginning. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I like to engage with my students on a personal level in addition to a student/teacher perspective. I've found that when my students are excited to see me each week, they are more willing to follow my instruction and try their best when it comes to practicing. An important aspect of this philosophy is giving the student a chance to choose their own music. Initially, they begin learning things at my instruction and through my own curriculum or the curriculum of the Bastien or Hal Leonard books, but I also let them choose one of their favorite songs for us to work on together. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Recorder, Euphonium, French Horn

For beginning students whose primary goal is membership in a school performance ensemble, I will usually choose a beginning band method that give them a good foundation in fundamental playing techniques. As they gain basic skills at this level, I expand the content of lessons to include easy solo repertoire. For older and adult beginningstudents, I usually use instrumental methods more suited for older learners. In addition, I incorporate easy solo literature for public performance. Read More