Guitar Lessons in Acton, MA

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Open to letting the student direct his own course study. I would suggest trying to learn complete songs so you don't just learn 10 seconds of a million different things. You will be making music, instead of mimicking solos....... I am here to guide and talk guitars, song structure, theory - I will teach you as much as I know and am continuing to learn, just fun music banter, what are you listening to, what are your favorites, what I am listening to..... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Regardless of age, I believe in fostering a passion for music by making lessons engaging and enjoyable. This involves incorporating a variety of teaching methods, from traditional sheet music to ear training and improvisation, to cater to diverse learning styles. I provide regular feedback, encouragement, and constructive criticism to foster continuous improvement. Ultimately, my goal as a music teacher is to nurture each student's unique musical journey, ensuring they not only develop their skills but also develop a lifelong love for creating music. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Double Bass

I make sure that my students have not only a complete understanding of the instrument, but also of the music that they are playing. This is vital in the making of a well-rounded musician. Whether or not you are in your own band, school band, studying classical music or playing jazz, developing your musicianship and understanding of music will take you to new heights. It is important to me to give my students the tools to develop their own music, bass lines or guitar parts, improvisations, interpretations, and creative voice. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice

Clapping the student Improvement of the natural skills Recognizing their own struggles Books and handbooks Different authors need to be used It is important to consult and follow several books and handbooks because of The different perspective each one is bringing to us. Students also can feel more cozy or comfortable with unexpected methods. Videos are instructive when they given direction. Videos Recordings Arts - Movies and theater Physical activity - yoga Stretching and breathing and meditation Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I started my teaching career in 1996, teaching at the same music studio where I took lessons when I was younger. I try to carry some of the teaching techniques that were shown to me when I was taking lessons into my own style of teaching. This includes making the lesson fun as well as educational for the student. Daily practice is strongly encouraged, as well as playing with other musicians, recitals, and writing their own songs. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I started teaching music lessons privately in my early college years, and subsequently was hired as the bass instructor for a local music school. There I taught one-on-one lessons, as well as group band lessons. I like to approach teaching by finding what style of music the student identifies strongest with and then finding ways to incorporate theory, exercises, and technique into what the student already enjoys. taking music lessons should never be boring, and the easiest way to avoid that is to teach what the student enjoys. Read More