Guitar Teacher and Musician for hire.
Guitar Teacher and Musician for hire.
How and what I teach will vary to what the students goals are. If a student wants to study music in college I will adjust things toward preparing them for what is expected at a college level. If a student just wants to learn guitar for recreational use, I will teach them what they would like to know and give suggestions along the way if needed. Overall, I want the student to view their time behind the instrument as a time to get away from everything else. I do not believe motivation is driven by tough love and high expectations. I believe motivation is driven by encouragement and appreciation. I want students to walk away from a lesson feeling encouraged and appreciative of what they have learned. The main goal is to see a student fall in love with what he or she is learning. I will teach anyone of any age that is at any level of playing ability. My expertise is classical, folk, pop, rock, metal, blues, jazz and country.
“Education is not the filling of a pale, but the lighting of a fire” - William Butler Yeats
Here is a playlist of me teaching a variety of different techniques.
I would recommend this time for someone either just starting or wanting to learn for recreational use.
This is the time I recommend for any student at any level. I like to recap on things previously learned so this leaves plenty of time for that. I also like small talk so this gives me a chance to get to know you while we pursue your goals.
There are some textbooks that I use for beginner students that I will require that they purchase. None of the material will be more than $20 each. There are 2 books maximum.
Some jams I wrote for different modal interests, I have the tracks naked without the lead so students can practice to them. My lead is just a guide.