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Featured Guitar Teachers Near Chesapeake, VA

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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!

Phillip R

Instruments: Guitar

My main goal right off the bat for my students is to get them playing from the very first lesson, starting with basic chords, and even have them practice a simple riff or lick from a song that they might recognize. In my philosophy, because this is how I was taught, it is important to keep the student interested, having fun, while still learning the things that they may consider "boring." I do this by implementing songs that they may know, or songs that they want to learn, and use that to teach what chords the song is using, what scales it might be using, and from that, have them practice the song and chord or scale accordingly. Read More

Barbara M

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Ukulele Music Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

I teach from my home studio. I teach private lessons and give my students my full attention which has proved to be the key to my continually increasing student enrollment and high retention rate. Music has been an integral part of my life, playing a major role in both my personal and professional life. I embrace the chance to be immersed in it, to share my enthusiasm for and expertise in the area of music education, promoting creative development and student performance skills. Read More

Kasey P

Instruments: Guitar

I have taught guitar lessons for the past 5 years and have taught a number of students. I strongly emphasize the importance of practice, patience, and diligence in learning and pursuing music. I believe that learning music is a skill that will carry one far in life as it is one of the few pursuits that is for the most part self-motivated. Read More

Robert O

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Harmonica Ukulele Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Teaching is a very fulfilling experience as it constantly requires you to examine your own playing and methods so that you can share your knowledge with people. I first discovered how rewarding it was when I started giving lessons after about 5 years of playing guitar. It made me a better guitar player and musician, and also helped me connect with people I never would have in a unique and exciting way. Read More

Kris V

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I'm a deeply passionate, wholly enveloped musician who lives for the love of music. I absolutely love teaching others, however my golden strength is my ability to read my students from a lifelongs-experienced side, while fully understanding their difficulties to the most finite degree, no matter how frustrating and daunting the art of music can be- and teaching in the direction THEY wish. Creating music fueled by passion and the desire to express the otherwise ineffable emotions is the most powerfully freeing experience I think anyone can have, and it's my joy to enable others to enjoy it Read More

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Caleb M

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?

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.

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.

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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