Guitar Lessons Yamhill County, OR

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele

My Philosophy is "learn how the student best learns". Expose all the students to note reading, ear training, youtube, music theory, improvisation techniques, composition, fingerstyle patterns, tablature, and singing, and then create a program that maximizes their potential and their long term feeling that music is fun and worth doing. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

Teaching is a way for me to help others. I come from a musical family and my musical experience began when my brothers and sisters and my Mom would play for local charity events. From there I began to write my own songs and began to help others learn how to play the guitar. It was a great experience that began a lifelong adventure. With a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts, I like my students to understand the history of music as well as the current state it is in. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Bass Guitar

For beginning students I start with the basics of music theory, and demonstrating how this theory is used in rock n' roll, blues, and classical depending on what the student is interested. for intermediate students I aim to build upon their knowledge and help them discover more music, and build a greater understanding of music theory. For advanced students I focus on guiding their studies to a greater level through analysis of historically great pieces, the study of harmony, and how to capture and retain the emotional and mental intrigue of the audience. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Cello, Viola, Ukulele, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Acoustic Guitar

I like to balance musical enjoyment and technical training in my teaching method. I like to see the students making new musical and technical discoveries each week. I encourage them to set goals such as performing in quarterly student recitals and to consider taking part in a Syllabus program that has advancing yearly goals. I use the Suzuki method especially with the younger students and encourage parents to become effective home teachers through coaching and printed materials. 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