Guitar Lessons in Encinitas, CA

Instruments: Guitar

I have been teaching Guitar for over 40 years - I am proficient at both Acoustic & Electric Guitar playing - I have performed and recorded with the Guitar professionally as both a solo artist and as the leader of and a sideman in several musical projects over the years - I have performed at both private & public events for over 40 years and continue to do so to this day - I specialize in the Americana, Blues, Country, Folk & Rock musical genres - I possess a keen sense of pitch and rhythm and have been blessed with excellent ear - I have a very strong Music Theory foundation, but, do not focus on "sight-reading", per se - I currently lead my own band, the "KBCE", performing an eclectic mix of Celtic, Folk & Americana music Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Music Acoustic Guitar

It has become very addictive to me to see my students succeed. It is not all about them learning how to play an instrument, but also to have them believe in themselves. Trusting they can go beyond and know they can learn more than they could possible imagine. My students gain a lot of confidence when this happens. This does not happen from one day to another, but with a lot of discipline, effort, dedication and love for the music and the instrument that will make the sound become music. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

I've always thought the best approach was to get the student playing the type of music or songs they want to the most, right from the start. Over the years I have found that as long as the student plays the style they're interested in, there is always an opportunity to implement the basics (or more advanced ways) to each lesson within a musical styles he/she is comfortable learning within and inspired by. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trombone Bass Guitar Banjo Ukulele Double Bass Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My methods as a teacher are very vast. I have taught many people and my success in teaching is unrivaled. I am able to make my students change direction, focus, get back on track, use a tangent to further a topic and much more. I think most music teachers focus on the music and not enough on their abilities to teach. I have been a preschool teacher and filled various other educational roles. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I've found that the most effective way to teach fundamentals is to do it within the context of my students' favorite songs. This provides instant gratification as the student is able to play something they know and like while at the same time they're learning the techniques they'll need for more complicated challenges in the future. For younger students who haven't developed their own taste in music yet I introduce them to songs of many different styles so that they can start to determine where they want to go musically in the future. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar

I am looking first at what the students know about music and what they can put into practice. Then according to their level i managed to teach them the 14 Chords on guitar in order to move forward in their ability skills. Then I will propose them to learn any songs of their choice and teach them the manner to play it ; arpeggio, Rythmic, solos. I can teach the students some basic of music theory for them to be able to read music and apply it on their instrument. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Because of my diverse musical training, I excel in creating custom lesson-plans to help each student reach their goals. For younger students who have don't such specific goals, I can engage and fuel their passion for music by my experience-based methods that emphasize technique, familiar songs and theory. I am patient and encourage creativity and growth in lessons. Every-person has a different learning style and I am quick to discover how to identify that for my students. Read More