Guitar Lessons South

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Flute, Ukulele, Recorder, Piccolo, Music, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

I started teaching lessons in high school to other students. I've been teaching privately for nearly 20 years now. I have worked for public and private schools teaching music lessons and ensemble groups. I was a graduate teaching assistant during my masters degree and taught technique and etude lessons weekly to undergraduate flute students. I have taught at music studios in both Arkansas and Colorado. Currently I have been exclusively teaching online. Read More

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

I began teaching guitar while in high school, and have had students consistently since 2002. During college I taught private guitar lessons both in Grand Rapids and Ypsilanti Michigan. After graduating I begam teaching guitar, audio engineering, and music business at Grand Rapids Community College. From 2009-2016 I was an instructor for a teen music program myself and other members of The Outer Vibe started called "Rock Camp." This was a week long summer camp which the students formed bands and practiced songs to play a concert at the end of the week. Read More

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

I have always customized my curriculum for my students. I have charts that I create, with sections for notes that sometimes get used during the lesson. I put these files together in a folder for the student to take home to practice with between lessons. Depending on the student's skill level, these may be basic chord charts, scales, or custom progressions that we go over in the lessons. I also take the time to record these progressions at my home studio as a reference for home practice. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Ukulele, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I encourage all my students to learn the basic rudiments of music including music theory, sight-reading and playing ‘by ear’. I recommend Mel Bay’s “Children’s Guitar Method” and Hal Leonard’s “Guitar Method Book 1” for school age children. However, many of my students have decided to concentrate on learning basic theory involving chords and scales to develop ability to play ‘by ear’. When working with voice students I focus on basic theory, breath control, and vocal scales to develop student’s ability to discern musical intervals. Read More

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

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music. My philosophy is that each student progresses at their own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Encouraging my students accomplishments helps fuel the desire to progress and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires my student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. Read More