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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!
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Bass Guitar Harp Recorder Electric Violin Fiddle Double Bass Music Keyboard Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I start by gathering information about a student's goals and inspirations, and prior knowledge/experience. From there, we develop a plan for warmup exercises, technical exercises, literature, sight-reading, ear-training and listening excerpts to be studied. I determine whether the student needs to begin learning primarily by ear or using some kind of written notation. We find a schedule that will work with both of us. Most students have a regular weekly time, but some students need a variable time due to their individual schedule so we work that out in advance. Read More
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
Instruments: Guitar Violin Viola
My beginners start on violin, and the first few weeks learning the basics of position and posture. Then I start them with Suzuki Book 1 and supplemental rhythm and theory exercises. After book 1, I assess their progress and drive and either switch them to Barbara Barber's Solos for Young Violinists, or have them stay through Suzuki Book 2 and 3. If my students have interest in viola, I encourage them to stay on violin until they are in high school or even longer (through Mozart concertos) if possible. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Recorder Music Keyboard Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I have been a paid soloist for major works such as Handel's Messiah. I have a BA in vocal performance and a MA in Music Education with an emphasis in Choral Conducting. I have played classical guitar for 12 years and studied under the acclaimed guitarist and author Ambrose Rivera. I have been playing piano for 20 years. I was a member of the piano studio under the Manhattan School of Music Graduate, Dr. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Voice Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
For beginning students who are children, I usually start with simple things as rhythm exercises that awake their musical aptitudes, and also a couple of musical games that allow the children to learn music but still have fun and bring the possibility to engage a very intimate relationship with their instrument. For youngsters and adults, first of all, I try to find out their primary interests and musical preferences, in order to establish a clear and safe path to approach their learning process. Read More
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
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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I want to learn how to play different instruments and I also need where I can learn it from. My friends told me about your place and how wonderful it is.
Mike
This is for my grandson who is 8. I have played guitar for 50 years but play only by ear. I want him to be able to read and play so he will be be more accomplished.
Dan
My 11 year old son would like to continue his guitar lessons with a more advanced teacher. He has been taking lessons for about 2 years with other teachers.