Guitar Lessons Orange County, NC

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Double Bass

For beginning students, my methods are centered around melody in the form of easy to play songs and tunes, and developing an understanding for basic theory through rudimentary scales and chord construction. More advanced students are entreated to delve more deeply into melodic playing and advanced scale work through modal play, advanced chordal technique, "tips and tricks for fancy licks", and pointers for breaking down, and understanding the songs you want to play. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My teaching experiences started shortly after I started playing. My younger brother, Joe. wanted to learn to play so I taught him basic chords as well as how to play rudimentary bass guitar. He stayed with bass for a year or so then went totally to guitar, eventually becoming a touring musician for several years, owned a music store and recorded with Christopher Cross, Molly Hatchett, Irons in the Fire and others. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

Connecting with others through music is my greatest joy in life. I began teaching in 2007, when a close friend asked me to teach him guitar. After a year, he was a very solid player who I could collaborate with! More importantly, we are still close friends and he feels he is achieving his goals with music and in life. Since then, I have helped many guitarists find confidence and success in themselves and their music. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Music, Acoustic Guitar

My approach to teaching encourages the student to not only learn at their own pace, but is judgment free and allows for the student to grow as s/he wishes. Dr Suzuki's said that "musical ability is not an inborn talent but an ability which can be developed. Any child who is properly trained can develop musical ability just as all children develop the ability to speak their mother tongue. Read More

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

My teaching style is adaptable, but rooted in the methodology that I've developed based on my education and experience. It consists of helping the student learn what theyre interested in as well as what I think they need to reach their musical goals. Whether the student anticipates a career in music or just wants it as a hobby, I can meet them where they're at. I also know the importance of keeping music fun and exciting in order to avoid the feeling of burnout that can so easily sabotage a potential lifetime love of music. Read More