Guitar Lessons in Casselberry, FL

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Lap Steel Guitar

For beggining students, I start with fundamentals, holding the guitar/pick, posture, and then start with some tremolo (up and down) picking patterns, a few basic open chords, a basic scale, and then pick a simple song to learn. As, we progress, I try to evolve with the student, getting more specialized in whatever genre they are leaning towards, all the while teaching songs and helping them to learn what they like. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Synthesizer Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe Acoustic Guitar

In middle and high school, I performed on saxophone, bassoon, drum set, all percussion, and guitar every year. I performed jazz, classical, military, big band, and marching band music. Served as head of the drumline in high school and taught many musicians how to perform on the snare drum, multi-tenors, bass drums, and mallet percussion. In college, I got more busy with schoolwork :( but I had time to compose music on my own and join a local pop-punk band called Shout London. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Cello

My teaching style tends to adapt to the particular student. Nobody likes someone who comes on too strong or is completely set in their ways. I want to get to know you! I then try to bring my approach into the picture. I have a very engaging teaching style. I feel that getting constant feedback from the student is very important. The last thing I want is a confused student! Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I always incorporate music theory into my lessons but it depends more of what kind of student are you? What kind of music do you want to play? What level of playing do you want to achieve, depending on your answers I will create an approach that It's going to be the most convenient for you, not everybody wants to play the same style of music, however, I have my approaches to teach, books, songs, exercises but my first impression is to get to know you so you can tell me what is your goal. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Trumpet Acoustic Guitar

I have taught privately off and on through-out the years in several cities that I've lived in. I like to challenge students but not expect more than they are able to deliver. I like to concentrate and focus on the basics of playing while expanding on the students ability. I believe strongly in a good daily warm-up and daily routine. I believe that with 30-45 minutes of daily practice time, any student can see noticeable, continual improvement. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar

Through Instagram, I have been able to find opportunities to teach and help other talented musicians throughout the world. I have learned that combining simple music theory and basic guitar methods for students of beginner levels can really help them skyrocket with their musical ambitions! I know it has helped me a lot, and everyone else I have ever worked with or taught. I love playing music and helping others with it so much because I know that not only will it make the student better, but it also tends to teach me a ton of new things too! Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Viola Drums Bass Guitar Ukulele Mandolin Double Bass Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Philips Center, The Bob Carr Theater, The Annie Russell Theater, The Timucua Arts Foundation, and Theater West End, along with numerous smaller venues throughout the years. The majority of my gigs are work in musical pits. My most recent shows include - "Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812", "Carousel", and "Once" on Cello / "Next to Normal", "Carrie the Musical", "Jesus Christ Superstar", "Rock of Ages", and "Iphigenia in Aulis" on Bass / "Next to Normal" with a different company on Guitar! Read More