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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Guitar lessons in Chesapeake . Whether you are looking for beginner guitar lessons for your kids, or are an adult wanting to improve your skills, the instructors in our network are ready to help you now!
Instruments: Guitar
As a teacher, I always want to accomodate to the student's vision of what he or she would like to achieve through learning music. Personalizing lesson plans and objectives in this way is extremely empowering to the student and promotes more devotion of time to learning outside of the lessons. I strongly believe the most important way to measure a student's progress is by setting short-term and long-term goals. By helping the student develop or facilitate their goals, learning music is far more rewarding and will become an activity that will last a lifetime. Read More
Instruments: Guitar
There is nothing more rewarding than seeing your student progress and diacover a love for music. I am unconventional in my teaching methods as that I don't follow a certain teaching outline. Every student has their own pace, and its important for me to let a student take as long as they need to learn without being rushed. And by acknowledging their accomplishments, they become eager to learn more, and have more fun playing music, as that is the whole point of music right? Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
As the kid who always had a knack for useless facts, and an insatiable sponge for a brain needing to know how and why the world works- I have always been someone to share a little know how, and I know how to instill these things in an exciting way- whether it be a subject I've spent years filling my head with almost useless facts about things like the weird world of quantum physics, or my silly excitement in important, yet otherwise useless facts that might make ya think. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Harmonica Ukulele Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
My methodologies for teaching will vary based on different factors such as age and level of musical knowledge. The number one thing I try and do for my students is make sure they have FUN and ENJOY the process of learning. I do like to use established books that focus on the fundamentals of music such as the Hal Leonard Guitar Method Books. Literature like that is very informative, but also a bit clinical at times, so I always like to find out what my students want to play and tailor lessons towards their specific goals. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Acoustic Guitar
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
First, are their hands big enough to wrap around the neck of the guitar? If yes, that's a good start. Do they show an interest in learning guitar? Are they into music in general? If yes, then I think they're ready to learn an instrument.
If a child is being forced to learn an instrument, it most likely won't go well. It needs to come from a place of curiosity and excitement. Granted, the child may go through spells of not wanting to play guitar while learning, but that's normal.
Do they have a natural passion to learn?
When will I start to see results?
I can't guarantee or promise results after a specific amount of time because the results a student sees are heavily dependant on their work ethic. How good a student gets at playing an instrument is up to how badly they want it and how often they intentionally practice.
Theoretically, though, a student who practices consistently and effectively should see improvement within the first couple of lessons. As they learn chords and strumming patterns, through practice and regular lessons, they should see a difference from when they first started.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
My uncle was a big inspiration for me as a beginner guitarist. He would do exactly what I now do with my students -- teach them a song they love. He would stay patient, often playing the part over and over again, waiting for me to get it. He would even jot down the chords and notes on how to play the strumming pattern.
He just wanted to share the joy of playing guitar. And I do that with my students.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
My mom actually had a guitar that she never played, so that's what I would jam on before I really knew any chords. Also, lots of people I knew played guitar (like my uncle, brother, and friends), and it seemed like fun.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Find a private place so you're not worried about people judging your developing skills. Practice your part(s) over and over again -- play the song, run through the scale, work on the strumming pattern, whatever it is. If you can, play along with the song you're learning.
Also, set a timer. Set the timer for at least 10 or 15 minutes (but 30 minutes is a good amount) and practice intentionally until that timer hits 00:00. This will help you avoid noodling on your guitar, daydreaming about being an awesome guitarist, or messing around on your phone.
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Cities with Students
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