Guitar Lessons Travis County, TX

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

For beginning students who are children, I start with Hal Leonards Essential Elements (or the Hal Leonard Guitar Method for guitar students) to build a strong foundation in reading music, proper technique, tone production, and fundamental skills. Once students have a solid grasp of the basics, I introduce age-appropriate solo repertoire to develop confidence and prepare them for their first recital performance. For adult learners, I tailor each lesson to their personal goals and musical interestswhether they are brand-new beginners, returning to music, or exploring a specific style. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I'll begin by asking about your goals and aspirations to design the curriculum around your playing level. As a beginner student, we may start with left right hand coordination and instrument positioning, we'll work on motor skills and get started on developing fun practice habits. As we progress, we'll begin to apply concepts in a musical context by learning progressions to popular songs and analyzing why they work. We'll jam, play off of one another and begin to sing what we play. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Harmonica, Lap Steel Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Mandolin, Double Bass, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar

I have discovered all beginning guitar methods are essentially the same, so pretty much any of them will work for a beginner. It is how the individual processes the information! Some people are auditory learners, others are by the note visual learners and others are both. I was an auditory learner, but soon realized I needed the note reading to move ahead with my study. Most guitar players start out "playing by ear" while band students all learn the notes first and then if they progress they learn to "improvise". Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I have 20+ years as a professional musician playing a variety of styles such as rock, jazz, country, hip-hop, funk, r&b, tejano, blues, punk, latin, reggae just to name a few. I have worked with legendary artists and session musicians such as Del Castillo (out of Austin Texas), Malford Milligan (Storyville, Double Trouble), David Grissom (long time guitarist for John Cougar Melloncamp and the Dixie Chicks), Johnny Garcia (guitarist for Garth Brooks), Jeff Plankenhorn (guitarist for Gavin DeGraw, Dixie Chicks), Rick Richards (Drummer for Joe Walsh), and legendary accordionist 'Estaban Jordan' just to name a few. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

My teaching style is based primarily on theory and practice. While every student can and will progress according to their needs, I think its important to start with basics, like how to properly hold and play the instrument. Once the basics are down, well usually transition towards learning more music theory, like scales and chord structures, and how to build a song from the ground up. Once someone is passed the beginning stages, lessons will generally transform into a much more personalized experience. Read More