Guitar Lessons Madison County, IL

Instruments: Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

For students that are interested on solo playing, we work on different types of scales, and I introduce them to the many keys that they are in. I also teach many different techniques, such as those that are incorporated with tapping on the fretboard. All of these topics will be covered in our private sessions, and each student receives homework assignments so that they can go home and practice what they have learned. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice

For all students, it is of the utmost importance that their own individual style and voice is developed and nurtured. There is nothing more frustrating than learning all the technical phrases, terms and techniques and have very little inner voice. Many leave their practice feeling vacant of true meaning and artistry. What sets real singers apart from others is their uniqueness and passion for releasing their truth. I venture, with every lesson, to uncover that artistic truth within and help the student grow to let it out! Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar

I've been teaching private lessons since 2010. I remember how excited my first student was during our first lesson, as he was learning the chords to his favorite Metallica song. The experience was profoundly motivating for both of us. As a teacher, there's nothing more enjoyable than watching students blossom into the musicians they've dreamed of becoming. During the summer of 2013, I worked as the musical director for a staging of "Waiting for Lefty" at Oracle Productions in Chicago. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I'm farely new at teaching and the idea of it hasn't appealed to me till the beginning of 2017. There has been more moments than I can count where I had to teach others the art of music. I've worked for many different customer service jobs and have accumilated over 4 years of experience in that. I feel that I will be able to apply these skills to the teaching experience and perhaps grow as an idividual. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Ukulele, Recorder, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Music, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

I have such a strong passion for teaching music because music education has given me endless positive experiences, and I believe I have the responsibility to share my knowledge to as many students as possible who wish to grow musically. I began teaching music as a music student in WMU, specifically in my practicum sessions in 2012. My responsibilities included teaching rhythmic patterns, melodies, note durations and intervals, and experimenting with classroom instruments. Read More