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Featured Guitar Teachers Near Albuquerque, NM

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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Guitar lessons in Albuquerque . Whether you are looking for beginner guitar lessons for your kids, or are an adult wanting to improve your skills, the instructors in our network are ready to help you now!

Jakob S

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

I love setting lofty, reasonably challenging goals for my students and giving them music they think is too hard to play, and then watching their faces light up when they hit all the right notes they didn't know were possible to hit. I have multiple guitars of varying sizes for children and beginners, an upright piano (pictured), stage equipment, recording equipment, keyboards, tuners, strings, etc. I incorporate proper instrument care, music history and love convincing students to love new genres, styles and cultures of music. Read More

Nathaniel W

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Synthesizer

I have performed in all styles and genres of music including 13 years as a rockmusician,10 years as a opera singer, and 11 years as a church musician. I have two degrees from the University of Denver in Music Performance with an emphasis in Voice. I have played Guitar since I was eight and Piano since I was eighteen. I have taught privately since I was sixteen and I have taught two years at the college level. Read More

Elizabeth D

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Recorder Music Keyboard Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I incorporate a well-rounded approach with my students by teaching musical skills beyond their particular instruments such as aural skills and theory. I use my background and training in Kodaly and Orff to teach music like a language by directing my students through experience and practice of the concept for better understanding. I use positive reinforcement and keep things fun for all ages. In each lesson, I work on aural skills and theory through fun warm-up games that get gradually more challenging as time continues. Read More

Ken J

Instruments: Guitar Trumpet Saxophone Flute Clarinet

The methods through which I choose to teach vary based on each student and instrument. The individual student's age and purpose for study (what they want to get out of the lessons) also plays into any chosen methodology. What I am certain of and what I am consistant in teaching all of my students is a mastery of performance fundamentals as well as at least a rudimentary understanding of music theory. Read More

Kelsey C

Instruments: Guitar Violin Viola

My teaching experience began when I was in High School, where I was a mentor to students in their middle school orchestra and a section leader for the violas. Directly after high school, I went to school at BYU-Idaho where I studied for 5 years as a musician and a teacher. I studied with Dr. Kevin Call, a viola student of both Don McInnes and William Primrose himself. I worked closely with Dr. Read More

Andres C

Instruments: Guitar Voice Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I've been playing, singing and performing more than 10 years. I honestly feel there is a lot for me to learn too, but also have a trustworthy experience on this, reason why I'm able to share a lot of knowledge with my students not only about music but life too since after all they are really close to each other. I currently play at the UNM top jazz big band, and in a few jazz combos within ABQ. Read More

Jason U

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Flute Bass Guitar Organ Synthesizer Lap Steel Guitar Banjo Ukulele Conga Latin Percussion Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I try to keep the student as interested as possible,some have shorter attention spans then others and for them maybe i will do 30 minutes instead of 45 minutes. others who are really into it and do not want to leave i may teach them for an hour and that often turns into 2 or 3 hours of just jamming and having fun at no extra cost because without students a maestro is nothing but a musician playing music. i love to play along with students so they are more prepared when they go out and make music with others musicians and they can stay in time with a drummer more easily. Read More

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Jimmy B

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Conga Latin Percussion Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
They both correlate with each other. The piano and guitar have melody and chord function and it's relativity have made my decisions to make these as professional instruments.

Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
Both my father and uncles played as professional musicians. To me it's genetic and always have applied the disciplines and open-mindedness along with creativity as they had.

If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
Being a golf professional both either touring or a teaching pro. My passion for that is great but Musuic always came first. I have coached golf while teaching High School Sports.

If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
I have a masters Degree in Music Education/ Performance. I have taught Music History, Theory, Creative Writing , Composition, various Ensembles. Extensive private and group teaching knowledge.

What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
Reading violin studies on the guitar. On Piano, Playing Brandenburg Concerto number 5, also Oscar Peterson's selections.

Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
I wrote my own Guitar book plus Mel Bay Revised, Sal Salvadore's String Studies. Sal Salvador's Chord Book, plus many options in music studios. Much of what I teach fits the needs of my students.

Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
I have two recording artists and 4 band directors that currently are active. Many of my students have excelled to be Music Teachers in some capacity. Both in performance, teaching, and arranging.

Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I always loved guitar and piano as my primary instruments because of my passion for listening to various artists and going to Concerts.

When will I start to see results?
Week to Week a student will see results in taking (baby steps) to accomplishment. an accelerated method and proper assessment will be monitored fully by me. Seeing results is a week to week experience.

Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
I had a great guitar and piano teacher John Rook and Danny Romo on Guitar. Later in College, Guitarists, Larry Coryell and Sal Salvador was inspirational. David Barnett and John Mohegan were also inspirational. As a Band Director, Orlando Vitello

How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
The interest is from listening music and the desire the students have to explore and find an instrument that will be conducive to facilitate and have success. Usually a student on the instruments here could start at age 6 for me through Seniors at all levels. Just to recommend any child before the age of six should experiment with a mini xylophone which I can also teach.

What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
Bringing my Marching Band to All City scoring number 1 in 10 bands leading the competition,. I also played in California and Felix Cavaliers band for a east coast tour. Also playing in a musical pit band for West Side Story.

What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Always pick out a common time each day to practice. Learn with instructor to breakdown difficult passages and scales and gradually increase speed if necessary. In separate manuscript book, read and apply extra techniques written

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