Guitar Lessons in Belle Glade, FL

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My style consists of trial and error, accompanied with determination of student preferences. I've experienced a range of different students, from beginner to advanced, as well as children who were special needs students. Initially, once a students preferred style of music is deduced, I'll find songs within the students preferences, skill range and or even construct a song specifically for that student to learn fundamentals. Whether a student needs work on technique, rhythm or practical knowledge of music theory, there's no end of methods to utilize to help a student attained to their desired level of proficiency. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Double Bass Euphonium

The way I approach teaching music is very simple. I just think of each student as myself when I was their age and think how would I want to learn it if I were to learn it again. Read More

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

Throughout my many years of teaching, I've come across a variety of methods, some good and some bad. I know what methods are the best to achieve a students particular goals. Most of the time, I like to start my beginners by teaching them the basics which includes how to read music. Not everybody has to become an expert sight-reader but it's important to be able to identify the information on sheet music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice

I believe that one of the most important and essential components of learning is "fun". I also believe that music requires great discipline. I've developed my teaching style around these two factors where I create lesson plans that include a variety of methods to provide a learning experience that is fun! I also teach and encourage students to use their expressive nature to ensure musicality. Read More

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

My focus is on Technique, Warm ups, and Injury Prevention on each instrument. I like to give precise instructions on how to build up discipline and practice regimens. The key to mastering any instrument is consistency. I believe it's important to get to know each students interest and goals in order to create a customized plan. I try to make each lesson, fun and inspirational. Each person learns differently. This is known as "modality" Auditory By ear, or tonal instruction Kinesthetic By feel, learns from physically being shown, a hands-on learner Visual By sight, by fret board position memory and shape. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Conga Electric Guitar Djembe Acoustic Guitar

I am an independent recording artist and touring musician currently residing in South Florida. I am known throughout various musical communities for my sheer power and precision behind the kit and am well attuned to many styles of music including Jazz Fusion, Funk and Experimental music that require a feel for grace, dynamics and improvisation. I also play many instruments including the Guitar, Bass, Bouzouki, Oud, Lute and voice and have a backround in musical theatre as well. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Ukulele Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I encourage all my students to learn the basic rudiments of music including music theory, sight-reading and playing ‘by ear’. I recommend Mel Bay’s “Children’s Guitar Method” and Hal Leonard’s “Guitar Method Book 1” for school age children. However, many of my students have decided to concentrate on learning basic theory involving chords and scales to develop ability to play ‘by ear’. When working with voice students I focus on basic theory, breath control, and vocal scales to develop student’s ability to discern musical intervals. Read More