Guitar Lessons South

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Accordion, Ukulele, Recorder, French Horn, Tuba, Oboe, Bassoon

With many years experience and training, I have worked with students of all ages and abilities. My students are successful because lessons are challenging but fun, positive and enjoyable. I believe in positive reinforcement, setting goals with the student, regular feedback and encouragement, and helping the student reach their potential. I have worked with young beginners and have studied the different needs of adult beginners. I am an active performer, playing in several orchestras in the area, giving recitals and playing in various small ensembles. Read More

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

For the past 15 years, starting in high school, I have taken on new students at all ages and skill levels. During that time, I have helped first-time guitarists jump start their journey into music, most of which went on to continue training at home or at music schools/organizations. I have also mentored advanced students who wanted to learn complex musical concepts to expand and diversify their musical trick bag. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Cello, Viola, Trombone, Electric Violin, Double Bass, Music, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

I have had plenty of experience teaching both privately and in a classroom setting. I began teaching private lessons on the piano and violin in high school, where I mainly had elementary school beginners. In college, I continued to teach private lessons and also had plenty of opportunities to work with students of all different ages and skill levels in a variety of settings. I took plenty of college level courses on education and music and eventually completed my student teaching in a middle and high school orchestra classroom. Read More

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

My philosophy is that everyone is musical to some degree and that anyone can be taught to play music. Not everyone can be taught the same way, however, and it takes a highly skilled, creative, intuitive and patient teacher to do that. I customize my teaching to the student.  I use several different method books depending on the age, ability and learning style of the student. For guitar, I teach note-reading in standard notation so that the student can take what he learns to any other instrument later. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Saxophone, Bass Guitar

No matter the age of the student, I believe in project-based learning: I help my them write songs, make arrangements, record albums, and prepare for recitals. They will develop a respect for the craft of making music, the more creatively involved they are. A list of a couple highly recommended instruction books is given to each student on their first day. This is to help them grasp the basic language of their instrument. Read More