Guitar Lessons in Fredericksburg, VA

Instruments: Guitar Saxophone Flute Clarinet Acoustic Guitar

I had an opportunity to start teaching early as a student leader in my high school music program and continuing into college. I've found that my students have a much higher level of success when they are encouraged to practice regularly at home. I use classical repertoire to build techniques across styles and modern music to keep students engaged. If they aren't enjoying themselves, I'm not doing something correctly. I encourage students to enter recitals and competitions as well as create their own original material. Read More

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

Recored composed and performed sound track for non-profit fund fundraising film “Another Day For Teresa” RCA recording studios 1971, Decision to pursue guitar and vocal performance as a career and has continued until present time. 1975, Tampa FL, 1st place talent competition, began professional performing career. 1976-1981, Guitar instructor and vocal studies at Carbonnell Conservatory of music 1976-1982, Tampa, opening act for Judy Collins, The Pure Prairie League, Dave Mason, and Lou Rawls, Tampa Bay Super Bowl. 1985, Wrote, produced and recored first album "Open Highway". 1991-1999-Adjunct guitar instructor Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg VA 1999- Received certification to teach“Suzuki Method of Teaching Guitar”, 1981, Started Michael Geddes Productions, writing and producing jingles for radio and television in greater Tampa Bay area. 1984-2001-Key performer at Massenuttten Resort, Skyland, and Big Meadows in the Shenandoah National park. 1998-Voice, James Madison University, 1985-2017 Written, recorded 5 Cassette and 3 CDs recordings of original music. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar

I have a handful of College music courses under my belt, as well as remembering and doing well in a handful of music courses from high school. I have an associates in arts backgrounds, and traversed the Guilford College music minor program in good standing. I have studied under a jazz guitarist, and was part of a high-ranking high school drumline during my high school days. I have studied privately in areas of Rock, Folk, and Blues especially. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Bass Guitar Ukulele Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Hi! I have been playing music for almost 20 years and am excited to share my knowledge and love of many kinds of music. I started playing in fourth grade, going on to play first chair in high school concert and jazz bands and regional bands. Throughout that time, I learned guitar, keyboard, and bass guitar. I went on to go to the Frost School of Music at University of Miami, and graduated in 2014. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Keyboard

Adult students I have taught typically want to learn to do two things: 1) accompany themselves on an instrument while singing a popular song or 2) learn to play with others ... whether that be a jam session during a jazz set ... or playing behind someone else that is singing or playing a lead instrument. For these adult learners I lean toward teaching chords, arpeggios and scales. Important: I suggest that a student only practice 15 to 20 minutes a day ... whatever amount of time it takes to cover the lesson. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar

It is important that each student progresses at his or her own pace.  I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson.  Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager tolearn more. By trying to find out what imspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar

I've been teaching private music lessons since I first started college in 2004. I've taught at community centers, afterschool programs, and music stores since graduating in 2008, and started my own home studio about 2 years ago. I like to teach the rudiments, as the fundamentals of music and of one's instrument provide the solid base upon which all else is built, though I also stress creativity for all my students. I encourage students to draw from many genres of music, and not limit themselves to one style or method of playing. Read More