Guitar Lessons Washington

Instruments: Guitar

I want to make guitar lessons fun, helpful and informative. If the student isn't learning what they want to learn and not having fun while doing it, I'm not doing my job. Getting the student to feel confident, no matter the amount they have played is important to me. I'm a laid-back, happy person and that reflects in the way I teach. I will tailor my instruction to fit what the student wants to learn, and have done that in all the lessons I have taught. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Electric Guitar

For any new student, I usually start with finding out what kind of music they like and what they can play on their instrument no matter what skill level they have, and that gives me an idea of what qualities are present and/or absent, and what the next step for improvement should be followed. Every student is unique and there's always room for more knowledge and practice, but it is important that they study the most useful techniques for that particular individual so it can accommodate their style. Read More

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

Because no two people learn the same way, I use a variety of teaching methods and build my cirriculum on a student by student basis. 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

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Clarinet, Bass Guitar, Organ, Ukulele, Mandolin, Recorder, Double Bass, Keyboard, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I have been teaching for thirty years and find it very rewarding. I like to use classical studies as a core for development and then bring in music of other genres for a diverse background. I also like to use music that the students are interested in. I believe it is important to be a literate musician as well as training to play by ear; to understand theory for improvising and to understand standard performing practice. Read More