Guitar Lessons Washington

Instruments: Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I got my first guitar around age 16. I've been more focussed on guitar and music since around 2008 where a buddy and I started a music project. I now have a recording setup in my house and have written many songs.I also have experience playing in a church band. Music is for me more than something I do, but something I'm passionate about and get life from. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I like to start basic lessons with either a beginner method book or by learning the open chords to a simple song. I find that books can be like homework and try not to use them if possible. However, some students like seeing progress that way and want all the fundamental skills that some books cover. I always want to know what the students' goals are and what type of music they are interested in listening and playing. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar

Every student learns at their own pace, and in their own way. Discovering what type of learner your student is (kinesthetic, auditive, visual), is essential in providing examples and assignments for the student to work on. I do believe that with encouragement and patience, anyone can learn the noble art that is the language of music, you just have to find and fuel the student's interests, make that flame grow into a passion, and then lead with the example, 99% of the time the student will follow, the other 1% of the time you just need to get creative :) Read More

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

Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Scriabin, Haydn, Mendelssohn .. etc. I also have continued to play guitar throughout my life and apply the Concepts and ideas that I learned at University to playing Lead Rock and Rhythm Guitar. Concepts like Rhythm, Timing, Tempo, Dynamics, Phrasing, articulation, Voicing, Soloing, Improvising leads, modes, scales and performance practices. There are many universal musical concepts that apply to ALL aspect of making and creating Music... "common denominators" as I call them. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Harmonica, Ukulele, Recorder, Acoustic Guitar

I enjoy teaching students of all ages! I have taught in the public school for 35 years and have worked with over 5000 students of all ages! I enjoy creating original music in my recording studio and have written many songs. I have played guitar and sang for the Miss Washington program and performed as a solo artist as well as with other musicians. One of my favorite concerts was playing guitar for the Living Christmas Tree services at Overlake Christian Church. Read More