Guitar Lessons Midwest

Instruments: Guitar, Voice

2014-Girls Rock! Chicago-Beginner’s Guitar Instructor/Intermediate Band Coach   2013-Howard University Concert Choir, Section Leader   2012-2013- SASSY, Howard University Vocal Jazz Group, 1st Soprano, Section Leader     Private Instruction, Vocal Coaching: 2 years for Independent artists of various genres My experience as a teacher is less formal than most, I began consulting my fellow Chicago musicians on their vocal placement, their breath control and annunciation in the studio. However, after an experience teaching young artists with Girls Rock! Read More

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

I am a easy going guitarist who loves to play and talk about music. I have played guitar for fifteen years and have taught throughout my own education. I teach basic to advanced techniques and theory and can translate the concepts to other instruments like bass and keys. I took private lessons as a youth for many years and have since taught myself further. My primary background is in blues-based rock. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My method of teaching involves first exploring where my students interests are. I think it is important to discuss and examine why it is you want to learn to play guitar in the first place! For brand new beginners I would typically start by learning various beginner chords. The next step would be to practice scales and different techniques. From there I think the most important piece would be to identify a song or songs that my student would like to learn and try to take a whack at learning it. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

For entry level students such as children, I will teach them out of a method book to get them started. They will learn all the fundamentals the proper way to hold the instrument and tuning. And once they have improved to the point where have the ability to learn songs they will be taught the songs they will love to play. For intermediate students, they will be taught how to read chord changes and music theory to able to write their songs. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Harmonica, Recorder, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

i use many different books for different students. whether they are children or adults. i typically use hal leonard books such as fast track or play today or essential elements. other method books i teach are mel bay, alfred's, warner brothers, kjos, fjh, suzuki and many others. i have my own fun and fast way i teach to learn about music and your particular instrument. i motivate each student accordingly. and i guide them thru the many challenges music has to offer. in all, music should be a part in everyone's life. Read More