Guitar Lessons Midwest

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Ukulele, Music

I've been slowly teaching private lessons while I've been in the final years of college. With the KU curriculum, I have had to learn how to work with children from Pre-K to 12th grade, which means any age is something I've been prepared for. Also, I got to sing with the Intergenerational choir at KU, which would happen at the local community center with senior-aged people. I've sung jazz, musical theater, and classical pieces since high school. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Acoustic Guitar

My experience with learning was fun. Since I was learning multiple instruments it was fun to tie everything together. I could say the best part while learning was understanding theory...that part of my learning opened up many doors for me musically. I started to understand why certain notes could and couldn't be played, why and how to use different scales. Those things are the same things I try to reveal to the students when the time is right. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar

Not all my students in the past want to learn to read music however I really push for it, cause its the most helpful tool for being a working musician! I like to start my beginning students out with the Mel Bay book #1 through #7. However thats those books focus on some theory, mostly just and intro to reading notes on the staff. Some guys just want to get home from work and play thier guitar to let off some steam, I've worked with that type aswell. Read More

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

5+ years of private guitar instruction in professional setting students of all ages Comprehensive knowledge of music theory, ear training, sight reading, chords, scales, arpeggios and pronounced stylistic versatility.  Samuel Clouse is a skilled guitarist and dedicated music educator with a degree from Musicians Institute. With ample years of teaching experience, he has worked with students of all ages, helping them develop their skills and passion for music. His teaching abilities were recognized in The Columbus Dispatch for his work at the School of Rock. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Double Bass, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I emphasize the importance of developing good technique and a fundamental understanding of the basic components of music: major and minor scales, arpeggios, chords, modes and chord progressions. I believe that technical facility makes it easier to accomplish musical goals while developing musicianship. I like to tailor my lessons to each student using music that the student brings to me to create lessons and exercises. For students that like to uses books I like to use the Hal Leonard Method books for Guitar, Bass, Banjo, and Ukulele and the Alfred Method books for Piano and Drums. Read More