Guitar Lessons Washington

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

Hello! I'm Luke B.; an enthusiastic musician and educator who is new to the Seattle area. I'm originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana where I studied classical guitar under Bob Ferguson (Bob graduated from Jacob's School of Music at Indiana University and teaches the Bachelor's Guitar Performance program at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne), studied upright bass with Kevin Piekarski (bassist in the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra), and was actively involved in marching band, percussion ensemble, wind ensemble, jazz ensemble, as well as theory education throughout high school. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Music, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I have experience with several formal guitar training approaches that I have studied personally as well as analyzed at University. I am able to bring the best aspects of these methods, along with my own insights to help individual students, taking into account the needs of each unique student. Especially with beginner students, I usually use some of my own exercises and reading sheets. For me, thinking about visual coordination is important, so I always want to gauge students note reading skills. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar

First and foremost - It has to be FUN! Often times, that's a cliche' statement. But it's true. If you're not having fun or digging the groove, it's going to make learning your instrument very difficult. As far as an average lesson, we'll be learning in a fun, relaxed and informative interaction. We'll take the lessons at any comfortable pace or level that suits you, we'll play together, share some music with each other, and hey! Read More

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

When working with younger children, I use the Children's progressive method for guitar and for the older students I use the Hal Leonard guitar method books 1, 2 and 3. As my students progress, I supplement the lesson with songs that my students enjoy and want to learn. I also focus on ear training to help students musically hear what they are playing. Whether it's voice, guitar, ukulele, trumpet or recorder, hearing the music inside and being able to internalize the music is very important to becoming a well rounded musician. 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