Guitar Lessons Washington

Instruments: Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I love music and would seek to help others' love and passion for music to grow. Your goals are very important to me. Do you want to learn the basics so you can play along with some of your favorite songs? Cool. Do you want to be able to play in a band? Great. Do you want to be able to write and compose your own music? Sweet. Whatever drives you, is what is important to me. Read More

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

On guitar my goal is that the student can read in first position, play chords for five major keys and three minor, and to be able to improvise with a pentatonic scale. I start with the Noad beginning classical guitar book and the Guitar Workshop finger-style book (Hal Leonard). I also use various Hal Leonard and Mel Bay books depending on the genre the student is interested in. I use similar methods when teaching mandolin or bass. 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

I started giving private lessons about ten years ago but have been playing the instrument for more than twenty, I have had quite a few students over the years including family and friends, beginners and intermediates are my favorite types of students but advanced players are welcome as well. It is important for me that my students are comfortable and I want them to have fun while learning and being creative in whatever type of music they are into most. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin

I'm nothing if not energetic and relatable. My lessons are a safe space to be yourself, and to come more and more out of your shell. Music is a fantastic form of therapy, personal growth, and self-expression, and I do everything I can to foster these. Together, we'll set realistic goals and I will hold you to them, encouraging you constantly, and gladly calling you out on your fear or laziness. Read More