Guitar Lessons Manatee County, FL

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Harmonica, Ukulele, Mandolin, Acoustic Guitar

I am a multi-instrumentalist, having played piano (classical and pop/rock/blues and more) for 25 years, guitar and vocals for 17 years, and various other instruments including mandolin, banjo, blues and folk harmonica, bass guitar, 12-string guitar for over 10 years. I studied music and theory since age 5 all the way through the university level. I have taught professionally starting in 2014. I also compose songs, and love playing out. I love seeing students flourish and think in new ways. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar

I am a Professional Guitar Instructor with 30 years experience playing and teaching. I specialize in Guitar and Bass only. My approach is to structure a lesson plan focused on your needs (with the emphasis on enjoyment!) I teach all ages, Beginner through Intermediate. If you're a beginner, I can get you going! If you've hit roadblock, I can get you past it! I can help demystify all that free music you've been downloading off the internet! Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

The best feeling is when they get that look in there eyes after doing something they never could before!I live to help people discover the best musicians inside of them selves! After loosing family members at a young age I discovered how theriputic music is and spiritual as well.I believe in its power to bring people together and communicate things in ways the human experience is great full for.I also love it when teacher and student can jam out together to improvise .I know the confidence it gives people to be able to play an instrument confidently.prople often say the biggest fear is public speaking! Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

As mentioned above, I like to begin with basic theory. Once the student has grasped the basic concept of half and full steps, major and minor note, flats and sharps, we can start practicing some tunes. In the beginning I try to incorporate 10 minutes at the beginning of every lesson, as well as some key finger exercises. Parallel to the theory and exercises, we will begin with the major chord finger positions, and then progress to minors, etc.. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

It is so vital to the student’s success to enjoy the lesson plan. I start beginners with the basic fundamentals, learning chord progression, and the anatomy of the guitar, utilizing a wealth of friendly user print outs such as chords, scales, blank guitar necks, etc. Adult learners need positive reinforcement and encouragement as well, helping them to overcome barriers in their thinking, listening to them as to their goals, and marking out a clearly defined objective for the learning experience. Read More