Guitar Lessons Jefferson County, MO

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar, Latin Percussion, Music, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

It is important to me that we discover together your passion for music and you want this journey to lead us. We will explore all types and styles of music paying particular attention to your interests and what drives you to learn. A consistent practice schedule is crucial to making this all possible and we will work together to develop a system that works for you. Know that I will never lose sight of the fact that playing music is, and must always be a joyful experience. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Double Bass, Classical Guitar

I enjoy using popular method books designed to help develop technique at the student's specific level. I also particularly enjoy creating my own exercises that may be more beneficial to a student's specific technique development. Being a bass/rhythm guitarist, I place a lot of value on tempo and rhythm accuracy, and other key elements to being able to play successfully with others. I believe technique development to be of vital importance and approach it on a student by student basis - no two students have exactly the same lesson plan! Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Keyboard, Classical Guitar

I love teaching piano, keyboard, and guitar and have been doing so for over thirty years in my Webster Groves studio. I have a degree in piano performance and pedagogy from Fontbonne University. Following graduation, I taught at the Saint Louis Institute of Music for eighteen years. I've also done course work in music therapy at Maryville University and have worked in area nursing homes for the past twenty five years. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Guitar, French Horn, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

This might include taking a solo to contest, performing a recital, working on marching band or concert band music, or any other musical outlet. Based on the desires of the student, I can tailor my lessons to suite them personally. Guitar: for beginners, I typically turn to Mel Bays Method books. Once fundamentals are established, I want to learn what styles, bands, and artists the student likes. This helps me figure out which techniques and skills the student might need to know first in order to learn to play the music they enjoy. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Music is fun. The only reason to start learning an instrument is so you can have fun while learning, because you never stop learning. While I have certain processes while teaching, lessons will be tailored to the student. We will make sure to take note of progress so the student can see where they were when they started compared to what they can do now. I will use a lot of practical examples so the student can see the principles we are learning and practicing being used in a live situation, i.e. other professional musician performances on video and/or audio. Read More