Guitar Lessons Clarke County, VA

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin

For beginning students who are children, I start them with Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book One. This book helps the student grasp the fundementals of the instrument by teaching them common songs as well as different exercises. Once the student has a grasp of the instrument I like to tailor my lessons to each specific student. We will learn popular songs together, explore music theory, and improvisation. For adults and older students, I like to find out what each students goal is. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

1986-1987 Guitar Instructor, Jenning’s Music Store, Marietta, GA 1994 Rock and Country Guitarist and Vocalist, Navy All Hands Club, Yongsan Army Garrison, Seoul, Korea 1994, 1995 Easy Listening Solo Guitarist and Vocalist, Whispers Lounge, Dragon Hill Lodge, Yongsan Army Garrison, Seoul, Korea 1994-1995 Solo Classical Guitarist, Sables Dining Room, Dragon Hill Lodge, Yongsan Army Garrison, Seoul, Korea 1994-1995 Solo Classical Guitarist, Embassy Club Main Dining Room, United States Embassy Association, Yongsan Army Garrison, Seoul, Korea 1999-2000 Easy Listening Solo Guitarist and Vocalist, Hollywood Lounge, Seoul, Korea 1995-2005 Guitar Instructor for private lessons 2006-2010 Praise and Worship Leader, Rivers of Living Water Church, Virginia Beach, VA 1987-2011 Guitarist and Vocalist, United States Army Band 2011-present Guitar and Piano Instructor, Musika, New York, NY  2011-present  Guitar Instructor, Music and Arts, Chesapeake, VA   Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Acoustic Guitar

1. Create atmosphere Get the right set-up for you. Whether you prefer to concentrate in a quiet practice room, or somewhere with more stimulation, try be consistent with your choice - this will help you enter the right mindset when you begin to practise. Also make sure you have everything you need close by: water, snacks, pencils, sharpeners, rubbers, highlighters, manuscript paper - it will save you a lot of time. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Keyboard

I have been teaching students since the mid 1970's and have found a few key ingredients. First ... I need to be engaged as a representative of the craft ... excited about music and ... most importantly ... excited about the fact that the student is about to take on this new and / or continuing endeavor! If the student feels that you are genuinely there for them, a 'comfort zone' is created for the student ... now there is an environment in which much production can be achieved ... and the student will be able to thrive! Read More

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

My methodologies for teaching will vary based on different factors such as age and level of musical knowledge. The number one thing I try and do for my students is make sure they have FUN and ENJOY the process of learning. I do like to use established books that focus on the fundamentals of music such as the Hal Leonard Guitar Method Books. Literature like that is very informative, but also a bit clinical at times, so I always like to find out what my students want to play and tailor lessons towards their specific goals. Read More