Guitar Lessons South

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Ukulele

My first music instruction job was at a summer day camp. I was 19. I taught group guitar lessons. I've been teaching private music lessons ever since. I, myself, had wonderful public school music teachers as well as private instruction in piano and voice. I teach my students what I was taught. No matter what kind of music the student wishes to learn, knowledge of music theory must be taught through the materials being studied. Read More

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

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with Hal Leonard's Guitar for Kids and Bass for Kids methods. At the same time, I assign exercises that will help develop the students technique. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. I try to find out what kind of music the student is interested in, and guide my instruction to keep the lessons interesting and engaging. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Harmonica, Ukulele, Mandolin, Acoustic Guitar

I have taught in a variety of settings including children through teens and adults, and children with disabilities, both online and in person, one-on-one and in groups. I started in 2014. I have found that the best method includes positive motivation, which includes both encouragement for what the student is doing successfully, and also pushing the student in areas where they may feel hesitant. If the student enjoys the lesson and feels positive, they'll be less hesitant and excel! Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Ukulele, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I gear the lesson to you using whatever methods that may work for you. We can learn to read music and there are at least a few different method boods for that. We can use tabs and or play along with recordings as a method of study. We can learn music theory. We can study a particular style that appeals to you. I have a system that I like to use that will teach you every note on the neck of the guitar. Read More

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

I taught children and adults from beginners to advanced intermediate. There I coached choirs of beginners to sing classical and folk music of high quality and did outstanding concerts around the island. All along I never ceased to teach myself new disciplines. I self taught counterpoint Renaissance style and some time ago while in Toronto Canada I was able to coach a university student there on Counterpoint when she was having trouble for her test in which she finally excelled after our lessons. Read More