Guitar Lessons Fairfax City County, VA

Instruments: Guitar

I have been playing professionally for the past 33 years in different musical situations from Jazz Festivals, Broadway Musicals, Session Recordings, as a Show band Musician on Ships etc...And have taught numerous students who have gone on to various fields of musical endeavor.I also released my debut cd in 2011 "The Long Road Taken" with my own group the RDP Project which is available in Itunes, CDBaby and 10 other digital distribution sites. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, French Horn, Oboe, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I am a very relaxed and chill person, even as a teacher. I will push you, though. I know that students' successes must be acknowledged and I do not hold back praise for my students. At the same time, I also bring their weaknesses for them to see. I aim to help them come up with plans to overcome their weaknesses and better their playing. At the same time, I look to see how far a student can be pushed. Read More

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

I focus on 3 fundamental aspects of music education: sight-reading, music theory and ear training. I will typically use a method book like the Berklee Basic Guitar: Phase 1 and 2 or Berklee Modern Guitar Method: Volumes 1,2,and 3, for advanced students. I also use Hal Leonard and other methods that may be more appropriate for some students. My method includes extensive use of online video and tutorial resources, plus the "Play Guitar for Life" video series that I can make available for interested students. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Acoustic Guitar

Teaching is the best job. I enjoy every bit of my job. It has its ups and downs but on the whole, it's fulfilling when you help individuals to leave school with the outstanding knowledge and know they have a future. Teachers arent defined by one specific set of characteristics. Theres no cookie-cutter template for teachers, says Britt. The most important thing is to know your strengths. Trust in who you are as a teacher and let it shape your experience, from lesson-planning to instruction. Read More

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

When it comes to the art of music, it just brightens my day. With over 20 years of learning, performing and teaching has elevated my skillset. My passion towards music allows me to create, engineer and produce music. My music talent has allowed me to perform in front of large crowds or in a small setting. I am a motivated instructor who enjoys working with students and sharing my love of music. Read More