Guitar Lessons Washington

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer

Hi my name is Tyler. I have been playing music for over 20 years and have been teaching for 13. I love playing many styles of music, from funk, to pop, to extreme metal. I believe an open musical mind leads to great things. I graduated from Musicians Institute in Los Angeles in 2009. There I was able to work with many great teachers and learn a wide variety of techniques and styles. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Traditionally, I like to teach without a method book but each student varies in their wants or needs. I like to start my most basic lessons with learning the open chords and connecting them with rhythm. From there, playing favorite songs and even writing some progressions maybe! Depending on what the student's goal is, we can learn notes on the fretboard or how to read music notation for the instrument. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I strongly believe in listening, watching and observing every student in order to craft a plan that works for them. I love it when a student feels like they have a clear and concise path towards reaching a goal such as playing in a band or trying out for high school Jazz band, etc. I love being able to provide the tools to gain the confidence to be the player that they want to be! 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

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar, Harmonica

I studied music at Washington State Universityformally, then many, many years by ear on my own,along with my many teachers.. I have played with small bands, as well as bands that have had some success,. My Specialty - is teaching students the basics 1st, then how to copy your favorite artists off the CD,almost note for note. Believe me, it can be done. Youjust have to know what to listen for.. Read More