Guitar Lessons Washington

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

In addition to the recording and performing experience listed above, I've been a full-time private lessons instructor since 2010. I've taught at countless local schools, but found that the freedom of teaching completely independently (or, at most, through a referral program like Musika) can't be beat. The more of my *own* students I have, the more I can focus on each one, and the more time I have to plan out their progress. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I'm a guitarist and songwriter who's passionate about guitar and music. I love music and would love to be a part of your musical journey. My formal education is in biology and counseling psychology, but I've been playing guitar, writing and recording music for years. My counseling education and experience has helped me to be really good with people and has helped me to try and bring out the best in people and to bring out their gifts. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Latin Percussion

The first half of each of my lessons willaddress the basics of music theory(i.e. rudiments, scales, etc.) and technique. The second half of each lesson is about having fun! We will digdeeper into the musicmy student isinterested in,consideringthe songs from a musician's point of view. In dissecting the song we will learn about phrasing, feel, meter, melody, chord analysis, commonalitiesamong styles and the history behind the music. Read More

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

With beginner students I always start slow so that I can determine how they best learn. I customize my lessons for each student I am working with. Everyone learns a little bit different and at a different pace. One thing I have learned is that it is not a race. Take your time and let is all sink in. I do focus on site reading and a little bit of ear training. Read More

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

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method introducing them to simple single string melodies that aid in teaching them how to read in open position. Once the student has progressed and has a good foundation with the basics, I begin to incorporate more intricate rhythms and chords and eventually move them on to learning riffs and short songs that will help them meet their own individual goals. Read More