Guitar Lessons Yamhill County, OR

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Mandolin, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

It seems like I've been teaching as soon as I started learning. It's like I had a secret I just couldn't keep too myself, so anytime I encountered another guitar player or musician, I would ask them if they had ever seen the thing I had just learned, and I would teach it to them. I have developed several methods for helping my students achieve the things they want to achieve. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Cello, Viola, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Clarinet, Drums, Synthesizer, Ukulele, Recorder, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Oboe, Bassoon, English Horn, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My philosophy for quality music education has three main parts: appreciation, practice, literacy. I braid all three of these parts into each lesson, with a student focused approach. I strongly believe that anyone at any age and abilities can learn enjoy making music. Fundamentals are important at all skill levels, as well as a mix of solo rep and working on full pieces I have the skills to be able to create any music my students want to do! Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Organ, Conga, Music, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

I meet students "where they are". Of course this can mean I drive to their home, but I really mean that I see what level and interest YOU are at, then work on expanding your interest to new levels. I will have a general lesson plan that allows for adaptation to where the lessons go. The lessons should be viewed as an art in themselves. Of course I can also work with you on basic "uts and bolts" of music, such as fundamental relations in key signatures, harmony, chords,ect. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I find that fully immersing the student in their chosen style encourages them to practice and makes learning more fun and easy. Not pushing the student too hard is very important, all students learn at their own speed. Working with the students, such as doing improvisation and performing with them can help boost confidence in their abilities and can show students new ways of thinking about their instrument. Being sure the student has realistic goals is also important, this allows them to progress at their own level. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My lessons revolve around both skill and personality so that my students have a good time while they are learning to appreciate music on a deeper level. Whether my students want to learn the the intricate theory behind the delicate piece they are learning, or if they just want to be able to bang along with Bonham to their favorite Led Zeppelin record, I can get them to that level. Read More