Guitar Lessons in Benson, MD

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Banjo Mandolin

I have been teaching since 1982. I have taught privately in 3 different states. Currently I teach in Pennsylvania and Maryland. I have taught hundreds of students over the years. All students are invited to participate inour recital two times per year. Recital participation is not required. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Music is supposed to be fun. I love to incorporate actually playing music as much as possible and keep exercises to a minimum. This keeps lessons fresh and gives them a sense of progression. I’m laid back as a person and put that in my teaching but I am focused and consistent. I was a beginner at one time as well and understand the frustrations of beginning a new instrument. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am experienced and proficient with most contemporary styles, rock, metal, funk, jazz, Latin, R&B, etc. I also have a thorough understanding of harmony and theory. I have taught guitar students of all levels and ages. I tailor my lessons to the students needs and have a large collection of sheet music and lessons I have written out for my students. I am a decent sight reader and I have a very good ear for transcribing songs and parts of songs for students. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I LOVE teaching people how to play the guitar! I have been playing guitar since I was a child and I grew up in a music-loving household. I was in a rock band in high school. In college at UMBC I was also in a band and earned my degree in Music with a concentration in Recording Engineering. I've recorded several self-produced albums of music I wrote and produced myself. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

With each student it varies. I usually start by getting to know the student in finding out the key points that they are trying to achieve and work on. After that I go in depth by showing them hands on techniques and styles that will help improve their plane as well as music theory concepts that will improve their writing abilities and song structure style. Each student is different in their own way of learning so I vary my teaching based off of that. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar

I have been teaching music for about five years now. As soon as I started teaching myself music theory concepts and sharing them with my friends, I knew that teaching was something that I wanted to do for the rest of my life! Music means a lot to me as I'm sure it does to you. I love being able to time travel through different emotions and sounds, and the guitar has allowed me to do that! Read More