Guitar Lessons Phoenix County, AZ

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

Anybody can learn a few chords but its about how you play those chords and riffs. I'm a firm believer that as guitarists we are to internalize the music. If a guitarist doesn't feel what he's doing then why would the crowd? I'm also a positive reinforcement type of person in general. Regardless of what it is, people need to be encouraged. Playing guitar, even for somebody who is completely in love with playing, can be extremely frusterating at times. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My methods, of course, depend on the student but I usually start using the same materials that I started with. That combined with other curricula such as Rock School and others, I am able to identify which path will be best for the student. Teaching the student one of their favorite songs towards the beginning always helps the student get the fire and passion they need to become a guitar master. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar

I graduated University of Oregon in 2004, Go Ducks! Since my graduationI have worked in the school systems as a music teacher, algebra/geometry tutorand a paraeducatorto students with disabilities. Starting in 2004 whenI lived in Tucson for five years, Ialso taught Cityof Tucson group piano and guitar group lessons in recreation centers along with being a school music teacher.I have taught privately since 2000 and have hada wide variety of students, ones that ranges from a four year old boy on the pianoto a sixty five year oldgentleman who played a guitar box. Read More

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

I teach out of several methods, depending on the desires and needs of each individual student. I do make sure all students have a basic understanding of note reading, rhythm, chord building, right hand techniques and various styles. We learn to strum, play arpeggios and improvise...everything the student needs to feel comfortable playing and performing. I encourage participation in recitals and make times available on a monthly basis for students to explore performance in a non-competitive, encouraging atmosphere. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

With young students, I allow myself to be a bit more comprehensive in that I can start from the very basics from the beginning and even come up with simple games with rhythm, basic ear training and reading notation. The big challenge with young players is the actual act of physically playing the guitar and I encourage parents to invest in a quality instrument that is easy to play. I try and get my older children and teenagers to try and play as early as possible to develop a passion for the instrument, but not before building an understanding of the basics. Read More