Guitar Lessons Washington

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Synthesizer, Keyboard

My teaching experience has been drastically influenced by changes in my life both as a student and a performer. My early education was heavily influenced by traditional teaching methods in classical music. So when it came time to study my first introductory jazz course I was rocked to my core. I began not only to enjoy the music I played, but became more aware of the relationships between keys, chords, scales and notes. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

I am a very patient and relaxed teacher. I am always willing to proceed at the student's pace, rather than the arbirary goals common to many music methods. People are individuals, and any approach to teaching should recognize this, especially in a private, one on one setting. Read More

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

I work on a case-to-case basis, having in mind the student's musical preferences, guiding them through the genre they want to play (even though of course, the basic music theory knowledge is the same for all of them), there will be students that just want to learn the basics of how to play simple songs, and there will be some that want a more integral guidance of the musical discipline. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Ukulele, Electric Guitar

For students who have played an instrument prior to our lessons, I try and shape a curriculum entirely based upon the specific goals of the student, and I rarely use text books although I use a lot of exercises and educational material when appropriate.  I feel learning to play and transcribe songs and solos to increase a students self reliance and confidence is my most important job.  Most students come to me looking for structure so I try and provide a clear path to their goals. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My wife and I recently moved to Bellingham from Denver, CO where I was a teacher at the American Music School for approximately two years. I've played in rock bands for many years and traditional bands since I was in my youth. I attended the Community College of Denver and had many credit hours worth of training in theory, electronic music, guitar instruction, vocal instruction, sight-singing, music appreciation, and ensemble performance. Read More