Guitar Lessons Washington

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, 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

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

I have a very laidback, low-pressure approach - if you didn't practice, it's not the end of the world! I think back to my own days of taking lessons and remember how much more I improved in this type of environment, and how much more I loved the process. The difference between these approaches can be night and day, both in results and morale out of the student (which, again, I know from experience as a teacher, but also from my experience as a student). Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Music, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

I started singing recreationally of my own volition at age 5, coming up with improvised musicals in my parents' living room and filming them with my mom's camcorder. I took advanced choir classes in middle school and high school and was the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for several rock bands throughout high school. I started learning guitar in 2006 and started learning piano in 2013. I am primarily a beginner-advanced voice teacher with secondary focus on beginner-intermediate piano and guitar. Read More

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

My professor at the University of Idaho, was well known for his ability to play complex and difficult pieces of music. Professor Neher taught me how to approach complex musical intricacies...find the solutions that satisfy the requirements of the piece and also served me as an artist. I have been successful in demonstrating this method to my students in the past, and look forward to sharing my knowledge of problem solving as it relates to performing music You may ask.. " Music can't be all about problems, can it?". Read More