Guitar Lessons Arapahoe County, CO

Instruments: Guitar, Harmonica, Ukulele, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My teaching philosophy for music follows an open-minded, creative path. Music is a language. We learn languages by listening and speaking. Listening to music is just as vital to learning an instrument as physically playing the instrument. I like to teach students that are passionate to learn and create, and they can shape how the lessons unfold. I will not assign homework that doesn’t include a fun, musical element to keep the mind sharp and creative. Read More

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

Master of Classical Guitar from Colombia. I have studied classical guitar in the traditional school of classical Spanish and Cuban guitar, a school of international prestige. I have developed the three most important aspects that a professional musician should have. These aspects are: Theoretical knowledge, the development of the technique in the execution of the instrument, and the sensitivity. With skills in the framework of chamber music, guitar improvement, the development of the artist as a concert performer and the teaching of music Research at a particular level in music therapy, Musical stimulation for children 0 to 3 years. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Music, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I use many different methods since I am of the opinion that all methods have their strengths and their weaknesses.  For children I typically use the Suzuki method and suplement with exercises and outside repertoire to compensate for the weaknesses in the Suzuki method.  I also use the Royal Conservatory method and try to teach its repertoire when the student is at an advance- beginner or intermediate level. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Teaching is my favorite thing to do. To help someone grow in their ability to play is really rewarding. I ask the student questions about what they want to learn and structure the lessons around that as well as give them information so they can converse intelligently with other players. The confidence a student gains as they work hard on a challenging assignment and truly get it - this will help them throughout life no matter what they may pursue. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

While in college I experienced teaching from a different point of view as I assisted with tutoring fellow students in subjects like Ear Training, Theory, and Arranging. I find that the understanding of these music fundamentals creates a comfortable place like a home for a young musician to live in, and when they explore new and exciting sounds they leave the comfort of their "homes" and find things that end of defining their own sound and style. Read More