Keith S  
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar
Styles: Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk

I began teaching over three years ago, after many years of playing instruments solo and in groups.  I teach in most styles of guitar, and also beginner piano and bass guitar.  I also love teaching music theory and consider it to be an essential part of any music lesson.  I taught extensively for a music store in New York and after returning to Madison recently, I am looking to continue my work as a music teacher.

I have taught from both the FJH and Berklee series of guitar and theory books.  My lessons revolve around three parts: 1- Lessons from books of the appropriate level.  We choose a book that suits the student, and there are weekly assignments from the book. 2- Theory work, usually focusing on the Blues form.  My teaching of pop, rock, country, folk, etc. all goes back to the blues form.  The music theory work also supports the students growing musical knowledge.  3- The student's choice of music.  This is most important and critical to the student's success.  You as a student must have something that brings you to your instrument on a regular basis.  Choosing your own work will do this better than anything I can assign.