Guitar Lessons South

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I approach teaching from a place of understanding. The last thing anyone wants is to be frustrated by the thing they're passionate about! Not everyone learns at the same pace, so if a student is struggling with a passage or technique, I'll set realistic goals to motivate them to improve their skill in a way that entices them to continue. Whether it's breaking up a song into sections or slowing down a complicated solo until we nail the right notes, there's always a light at the end of the tunnel. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

For beginning students on guitar i typically start wih Hal Leonards book 1. With about 50 pages in this book, we can go thru at a steady pace and be playing songs from the beginning. Makeing music from the very beginning is the key ! Even the simple one line practice exercizes i back up with a harmonic chordal accompaniment for a satisfying duet. The basic learning books I use to accomplish having the student play music from the very beginning. Read More

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

My teaching style is adaptable, but rooted in the methodology that I've developed based on my education and experience. It consists of helping the student learn what theyre interested in as well as what I think they need to reach their musical goals. Whether the student anticipates a career in music or just wants it as a hobby, I can meet them where they're at. I also know the importance of keeping music fun and exciting in order to avoid the feeling of burnout that can so easily sabotage a potential lifetime love of music. Read More

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

Coming from a family of musicians and teachers, I seemed destined to become a music teacher. While still in high school, I started teaching guitar and bass guitar to friends and classmates. From the age of 18 I started touring with bands, as well as doing recording studio sessions work. I finished college in 1992 with a degree from Musician's Institute, and performance certificates from the Berklee College of Music as well as the Peabody Conservatory. Read More

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

I start each student off with the basics once they master the basics of both music theory and performance (this includes concurring any stage fright they may have) then I will allow them to chose their own repertoire and I generally switch back and forth so that every other week is the repertoire of their choosing and the following week is continued progress and visitation on the theoretical and technical aspects. Read More