Guitar Lessons in Catalpa, VA

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice

I have been hosting and playing singer/songwriter showcases for 10 years. I have in that time completed and released Three full length CD's of original Music. 2008 Brother Lou "As Good As You Want" 2011 Brother Lou "The Devil in Me", and 2013 "We The People" Read More

Instruments: Guitar Flute Drums Piccolo Acoustic Guitar

I have started my own pedagogy when it comes to teaching drums but it is pretty straightforward. The first lesson is about basic technique and learning the drums and cymbals and then moving into being able to play a simple rock beat. I have done so many trial lessons at this point that I have it down to a science and I have a very good amount of kids who sign up afterwards. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Ukulele Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

The first time that we meet, I'll sit down with a new student and ask them about their musical experience and goals so that we can tailor the lessons to their individual needs and so that I can adjust my expectations accordingly. I am very flexible with my approach! During subsequent lessons, I will introduce the student to some basic concepts for their choice instrument(I teach piano, voice, or guitar), bel canto, Marchesi method(s), etc. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have been teaching guitar independently for 3 - 5 years and I am a published musician who loves to show students how to play by intuition. I will show you the basis of music theory and I am very encouraging of the students. I will always try to bring the students to the next level so they can be masterful of there instrument. I am very kind, fun and reasonable. I will teach you how to play songs as well as write and compose your own and teach you the fundamentals for you to carry the gift of music for the rest of your life. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Harmonica Ukulele Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have been teaching guitar to all ages for more than a dozen years. For the first five years I taught at the One Faith girls high school, as well as out of my home. I now reside in Chantilly, VA. With more than 30 years of experience in guitar lessons, provide great instruction to our students. I motivated by love of music and the passion to transfer my knowledge and skills to others so their creativity and talent can shine Instructor Sam Any Body Can Learn Guitar - It's As Easy As Abc! Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar

Drums: Pad , Drumset, and occassional Hand-drumming sessions. Classical Staff instruction in drums, I use a different methodology here , (Guitar being a new-age music theory approach.) Guitar: Acoustic, Acoustic-Electric, Electric, with a pick or without a pick styles. I teach tablature and diagrams and charts. I can get you through novice on into intermediate play with classical staff, but if you want to go advanced, stick with the tabs and such for the while. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I encourage small but daily practice. you don't have to play guitar for 4 hours a day to make good progress. Just 15 minutes every day will be sufficient especially when you first start out. It is deeply satisfying when i see a student grasp a concept that they worked so hard on. set realistic goals and don't try to overwhelm yourself by trying to play extremely difficult music in a short amount of time. basics is key if you know the basics you can do the harder things and with ease. Read More