Guitar Lessons in Columbia, MD

Instruments: Guitar

Every student has different goals ,wants and needs..and it is for this matter that an individual and personal approach is needed to address those musical aspects,catered and tailored specifically geared towards their learning the instrument.I use various resources at my disposal: books,mp3s and videos and my many years of experience and knowledge of performing and teaching. For classical: I use the Matteo Carcassi Method Book, Fernando Sor and Mel Bay's Complete Method for Classical Guitar. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have over 10 years of teaching experience , different ages and different instruments Guitar , Bass Guitar , Piano , Drums , African and Latin Percussion , gained a good experience in finding out the unique way and methods that fits every student bassed on the unique way of learning , as I believe that every student has their own unique learning ability , music teaching is a joy that I love so much , keeping motivation and positive learning learning experience is the best way to keep up the students motivated , teaching music is fun and joy that keeps the student motivated to practice , putting in mined that practice is the practical way to get better in playing and learning Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My methods depend both on the experience and interests of the student. Generally, I hope that students acquire enough skills that they can begin teaching themselves. This involves basic technical abilities, understanding of the layout of the guitar, basic reading skills, ear training skills, understanding of music theory, and rhythm skills. I believe that once a student can begin learning on their own time is when real growth happens through practice. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar

I have played at noteable venues like the Downtown Events Center, Regency Park, and Berkeley Music Hall as well as The Pour House and even well-known coffee shops throughout my area. I combine classic rock with new age rock approaches in my guitar and drumset intruction. I am big into the blues and rock and folk styles especially, but can teach a few others thru the Intermediate levels. I have most experience as an instrumentalist performing in rock bands in the greater Raleigh area. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Lap Steel Guitar Ukulele Double Bass Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

i start beginning guitarists out with Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book One, because even if a player is not destined to rely on traditional notation, they still need to know the names of the notes, so they can communicate with others. I approach ukulele somewhat less formally, because chords can be played right off the bat--singing is encouraged. For bass students, ensemble is stressed from the get-go--bass is inherently a goup affair. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar

CHERRY HILL EMS, Baltimore City, General Music 3-8 COPPIN ACADEMY H.S., Baltimore City, Band/Chorus 9-12 9/17-6/20 ARLINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Baltimore CityInstrumental/Vocal music teacher K-8 9/04-6/16 FRANCIS SCOTT KEY ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL, Baltimore CityMusic Teacher 1-8 9/02-6/04 SINCLAIR LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Baltimore CityMusic Teacher 9/98-6/02 THURGOOD MARSHALL MIDDLE SCHOOL, Baltimore CityMusic Teacher 9/96-6/98 BETH TFILOH SUMMER CAMP, Pikesville, Maryland Music Teacher summer 1997/1998 THE CHARLES CARROLL OF CARROLLTON SCHOOL, Baltimore CityMusic Teacher K-8 9/95 to 6/96 HARLEM PARK SCHOOL, Baltimore CityMusic Teacher K-5, long-term substitute 1/95 to 6/95 Instructional Intern in 4th 5th grade self-contained classes 3/93 to 6/94 Read More