Guitar Lessons Washington

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Drums, Bass Guitar, Organ, Synthesizer, Banjo, Ukulele, Mandolin, Recorder

I have been teaching music since 2006 and enjoy every minute of it. I believe that fostering a love of music will lead to a lifetime of creativity, self-expression, and critical thinking. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin

I'm nothing if not energetic and relatable. My lessons are a safe space to be yourself, and to come more and more out of your shell. Music is a fantastic form of therapy, personal growth, and self-expression, and I do everything I can to foster these. Together, we'll set realistic goals and I will hold you to them, encouraging you constantly, and gladly calling you out on your fear or laziness. Read More

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

I have honed my skills as a player, a composer and an arranger during my time there, especially in the fields of Jazz, Latin Jazz, Rock, Pop and Funk. I have been taking on students for the past five years and have developed a fun and yet thorough approach to the world of music, whether you just want to learn a specific song, better your technique or you want to further your develop other skills like sight reading and musical theory. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Electric Guitar

Usually when I have a new student I ask them to play something for me that they know already whatever it may be so I can get an idea of what type of sound they are trying to achieve as well as what kind of technique they are using. The most important thing is not to mislead or discourage the student and I would point out what looks and sounds right and what needs improvement, from there I would determine what steps need to be taken to enhance or correct the student so they are headed in the right direction. Read More

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

For just about any instrument, a key approach of mine is to teach students how to play the songs they love - and then the musical building blocks that make up said songs. Then, I teach the rudiments, patterns, and music theory behind those building blocks, and teach the students to be able to figure this all out on their own in the future through ear-training. I tend to like the Essential Elements series for band instruments, the Alfred books for piano and guitar, the Real Book for a wide variety of jazz repertoire. Read More