Guitar Lessons Carroll County, MD

Instruments: Guitar

My teaching experience began at the age of 16. I have fell in love with the art of teaching and the connections I have made doing so. There have been many teachers in my life that have opened the musical door for me and have made a difference in my life. I want to be that person for aspiring musicians everywhere from all backgrounds. The reward I get from seeing a student accomplish something on the guitar is enough to make my life complete. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I am a composer, pianist, guitarist, and singer. In 2016, I graduated from The Peabody Conservatory of The Johns Hopkins University with a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Music Composition. Prior to this, I obtained a Master of Music degree from Peabody in 2007, and a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Arkansas in 2004. I have had performances of my music in Baltimore, New York, Seattle, Cincinnati, and Fayetteville, AR. Read More

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

Another excellent feeling for me as a teacher is when students older than I leave with the satisfaction that comes with improving their musical knowledge and skill as well as an appreciation for how vast the spectrum of musical knowledge is: how even the greatest instrumentalists can and do spend a lifetime learning music.  Teaching is truly a rewarding craft and I am always open to offer my knowledge to those who are open to learning it. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Harmonica, Recorder, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Acoustic Guitar

Music is a very personal form of expression. There are many different ways of learning, teaching and practicing. My forte is getting a student on their feet quickly so they maintain interest and build confidence. Students need to learn the fundamentals of the “language” so they have the ability to communicate with other musicians and learn from other players. I studied music and performance in college. My senior thesis was based around writing songs that conveyed a cohesive message and thought. Read More

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

I have about two years of teaching experience, all of which has been done out of the recording studio I worked out of. I've taught students of all ages, ranging from seven to seventy-two! My teaching is less about learning to mimic songs and it's more about learning how the guitar/bass work from a music theory perspective. I like to call my take on theory "practical theory," meaning that I really focus on teaching all of the basic modes and how they work together so that my students can start improvising and writing - the two musical activities that I find to be the most mentally stimulating and rewarding. Read More