Guitar Lessons in Ayer, MA

Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Clarinet Drums

As a junior in high school I was given the oppportunity to provide inexpensive lessons to elementary students in the same town/program. It was just as much of a learning experience for us, the mentors, as it was for the students. A year later, I established, organized, and taught my own improvisation course in the form of a jazz combo of my peers that was counted as an independent study. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My work and musical groups have been featured in publications such as The New Yorker, Okayplayer, Afropunk, and many more. Throughout this time, I have also worked as an educator at a number of public and private schools, as well as music schools, in a variety of capacities: as a general music teacher, a choral director, a private drum, bass, guitar, and vocal instructor, a songwriting and production teacher, and more. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Ukulele Mandolin Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I'm a passionate musician and teacher and would love to be your instructor! My love and experience is primarily in guitar, voice, and piano. I graduated from Gordon college in 2008 with a degree in music education and taught K-8 grade for several years, which included directing children's choirs, teaching private lessons, and teaching general music to many ages. Teaching keyboard and singing was a highlight in the classroom setting. After a few years of teaching I became a mom and have transitioned from full time teaching to raise my three girls. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have been teaching guitar and bass for the past 10 years, and have had the pleasure of watching some of my students move on to become actively performing, professional musicians. I bounced between many instructors as I was learning to play, and studied under a handful of music professors in college. Doing so helped me see the instructor who I wanted to become, and develop a teaching program that caters to the needs of each individual student. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice

Books (different authors) Handbooks My personal notes and experiences (publishing a book - A funny journey of the female musician as a voice and guitar instructor in MA -sooner is better) I am willing to use different authors I also want to pay attention and listen students struggles Its very important to tutor them in order to help them to get a different spot in life And their careers Students are inspiring me too all the time as a learner you can absorb new knowledge even though you already knew something about specific subject Read More

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

For younger beginning students, I typically start with either the Suzuki Guitar Method or Alfred's Kid's Guitar Course 1. For older children, I typically start with either the Suzuki Guitar Method or Guitar for Kids: Hal Leonard Guitar Method. Students are able to progress through the Suzuki Guitar Method through multiple volumes, or move through the Hal Leonard Guitar Method - Book 1 and continue through subsequent method books. For a classical guitar approach, I use the Suzuki Guitar Method, the Fredrick Noad Method Books, and the Christopher Parkening Guitar Method Book. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I started piano lessons at the age of 7 (I am now 45) and have never started being involved in music in one way or another ever since. It is both my passion and my career. My passion for music means that I am always learning more about it and working to improve. My career in music has led me on travels around the world; I have played in Rome, Switzerland, Spain, Ecuador, Argentina, and all over the USA. Read More