Guitar Lessons Sumner County, TN

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

For beginning students I typically start with the basics such as hand placement and proper holding of the instrument. Next the focus is on learning basic reading of music and memorization of notes . After basic technique is mastered I then focus on the interests of the students and future lessons are tailored around the style and type of music; country, pop, classical etc.. that the student has the most interest in learning. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Mandolin, Music, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I start with students by asking them what they want to accomplish on whatever instrument we're working on, and that will change the way the lessons progress. After the basics, if they want to study classical music, contemporary, or just strengthen the basic skills they have, then we progress from there. This could mean sticking to Hal Leonard books, learning songs, diving deeply into theory, or understanding the world of improvisation. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Organ, Synthesizer, Ukulele, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I like to teach and talk about the songs and styles that were taught to me by my father when I was just getting in to music and guitar. The first thing I remember learning were "Hey Joe" by Hendrix, which is actually simpler than most people would expect. The basic standards of guitar were taught to me when I was first learning, and that's what excites me to teach to the next generation of guitarists. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Saxophone, Clarinet

I taught instrumental music in public schools in Georgia and Tennessee for ten years. In addition, I have taught private woodwind and guitar lessons for many years. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Nothing is quite as rewarding as seeing a student develop a real passion for music! Because of that, I think it's important for each student to progress at their own pace. I facilitate this by encouraging students to set goals for themselves and by exposing students to as much music as possible. With every student I seek to assess their individual waxing or waning interest in the material and adjust accordingly. Read More