Guitar Lessons Washington

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums

I've been teaching music, in some capacity, since I was 17 and captain of my highschool's drumline. In college I taught drumset lessons to students of all ages and in graduate school I taught a music theory course for 5 semesters as well as classical percussion to 6th - 8th graders. Getting to know my students, what they like and don't like, what they read and listen to, is one of my favorite things and I think it really helps engender a life long passion for music when a teacher takes a personal interest in the students lives. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I have been teaching music for almost 16 years. Since I graduated high I have always had people who wanted me to teach them how to play. When I first started out I learned out to play in the classical style with the guitar and progressed my way through many different styles. I love playing and teaching the piano because it is the best instrument to learn everything on. All of the theory can be much more easily explained using a piano than any other instrument. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Traditionally, I like to teach without a method book but each student varies in their wants or needs. I like to start my most basic lessons with learning the open chords and connecting them with rhythm. From there, playing favorite songs and even writing some progressions maybe! Depending on what the student's goal is, we can learn notes on the fretboard or how to read music notation for the instrument. Read More

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

I have been teaching music since 2006 and enjoy every minute of it. I believe that fostering a love of music will lead to a lifetime of creativity, self-expression, and critical thinking. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

For students who are starting brand new with little to no experience, I usually try to gauge their interests and music goals and build a practice plan specifically tailored to fit their needs. In my past experience some students of mine like to learn theory right away in which case I teach out of Mel Bay Method One and start with basic scales, chords, exercises, etc. (I can always send a link to order the book). Read More