Guitar Lessons in Cherryville, NC

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Double Bass Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

When I teach, I strive to create custom lesson plans and materials that are tailored to each student's unique needs and goals. My methods involve taking the time to get to know my students and understanding their individual strengths and weaknesses. I use this information to create lesson plans that are realistic and achievable based on the amount of time the student has to practice. We will be making music quickly! Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with Hal Leonard's Essential Elements. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire. For adults, I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. I'm looking forward to working with you, teaching you, not only how to play guitar, but how to discover your love for music. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Encouraging young musicians to go out into nature or take their guitar with them on family trips is an activity I emphasize in lessons, as it keeps music learning fresh and fun. I have developed my own engaging and creative guitar curriculum for younger students that ensures rapid progress. My experience with children, along with my own 10-year-old-beginner past, has taught me many tips and tricks about fun and effective acoustic education. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am a passionate and motivated instructor who loves to teach. I greatly enjoy helping students achieve their musical goals. In 2010, I graduated from Tennessee Temple University with a B.S. in Church Music with an emphasis in voice. I have a heart for people and love leading in worship. I have had the opportunity and privilege to lead worship in several States, as well as over seas. I have over 5 years experience teaching, as well as leading several worship teams. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Recorder Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I'm a multi-instrumentalist with a passion for all types of music. I've featured in numerous local musical theatre productions, as well as accompanied others with piano and guitar and directed the music of various shows. Singing and performing my own compositions in London, England has been the highlight of my career so far, and I'm eager to bring that experience to students of all ages and instruments. I am also an avid fan and performer of bluegrass and Appalachian music and am dedicated to keeping the traditions of that type of music alive. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I realize that each student is different, so I treat them as individuals. However, I do stress regular daily practice, even for short time periods. Regularity in practice is more important than long practice periods in my experience. I try to apply the three T's in my own playing and gradually incorporate these into my teaching, TASTE, TONE and TECHNIQUE. I enjoy seeing students progress because it reassures me that I understand the subject well, You have to know a subject 3 times as well if you teach it because a student will always ask a question you never thought of. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For beginning students, I typically start with teaching the parts of the guitar and the string names. I then progress to the notes on each string and introduce some basic exercises for hand coordination. We can then progress through scales and chords and touching on some music theory. For more experienced players, learning songs and different techiques is beneficial. Always with an eye towards advancing some theory and introducing students to new ideas. Read More