Guitar Lessons South

Instruments: Guitar, Violin, Viola, Ukulele, Mandolin, Fiddle, Music

I am a graduate of Olaf College, where I received my Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance (‘21). I played in the first violin section of the St. Olaf Orchestra, and have toured with them throughout the United States and abroad to notable venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Oslo Opera House. During my senior year, I served as co-concertmaster of the orchestra. I began private violin lessons at age nine, with notable teachers including Francesca Anderegg, Nathan Cole, Natsuki Kumagui, and Alex DePue. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Drums, Synthesizer, Euphonium, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Latin Percussion

I began taking private lessons shortly after I joined the band program in middle school. I continued to take lessons all throughout high school and college. Shortly after graduating high school I was offered the position of drum instructor. During college I taught for several years as the drum instructor at Winter Haven High School. I also taught private lessons to a wide range of students during this time. Shortly after college I became the band director at McKeel Academy of Technology in Lakeland. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Flute, Clarinet

I am an experienced music educator. I like to teach the student what the student wants to learn. I keep lessons relevant while introducing new and standard material and focusing on a good foundation. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Mandolin, Music, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I start with students by asking them what they want to accomplish on whatever instrument we're working on, and that will change the way the lessons progress. After the basics, if they want to study classical music, contemporary, or just strengthen the basic skills they have, then we progress from there. This could mean sticking to Hal Leonard books, learning songs, diving deeply into theory, or understanding the world of improvisation. Read More

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

I like to work with students toward their goals. Setting achievable goals with the student and guiding them as they accomplish the goals. My teaching style is to mentor and coach students so they enjoy their time playing music as well as see their progress. Helping each student with the individual challenges the encounter is a priority, and every student is unique. I always take time to find out what inspires the student and tailor the lessons and repertoire so they enjoy the music they are working on. Read More