Guitar Lessons in Crestview, TX

Instruments: Guitar

I have experience teaching all ages and levels from 8 years old to advanced and intermediate adult students. We will go through technique building exercises for right and left hand development, chord exercises, music theory, reading music and playing favorite artists. My curriculum is extensive and is based on my 27 years of playing with teachers from Berkeley College of Music. I'm a passionate and motivated guitar teacher who loves sharing my knowledge of music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Conga Latin Percussion

For teaching children, I approach teaching as to the execution of everyday and fun pieces, so that the child learns by, and in turn I introduce aspects of academic learning necessary to create a solid base. In the same way,with young and adults, I make a work placement of the necessary techniques for a good and fast implementation, from technical learning exercise repetitive and daily ices, as well as the elaboration of a plan that involves their daily chores. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

The first thing I do is determine the student's skill level, what the student can play, and how I can build on that. For a student who has never played before, I begin by explaining the physics of the instrument. Why a string makes a particular sound, what makes that sound higher or lower in pitch and why that is; then how to use that to write or imitate a particular melody. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar

Method or style technique used will always depend on the preference and requirements of the student. It will also depend on the style of music. For example, classical guitar requires perfection of technique for good execution. This requires practice of scales, arpeggios and such. However, if the student is older and just wants to be able to strum a few chords then that requires a different approach where we focus on simple technique and work on things like rhythm or posture etc. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing a student develop a true passion for music. I believe every student should grow at their own pace, so I set realistic, achievable goals at each lesson to support steady and enjoyable progress. Celebrating accomplishmentsbig or smallhelps boost confidence and fuels their desire to learn more. I take time to understand what inspires each student so I can tailor my instruction to their individual needs, interests, and learning style. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

I began teaching to some degree in middle school. I would help the school guitar teacher with beginner and advanced guitar during lunch. Most of my responsibility was reinforcing the lessons and practicing alongside individual students who were struggling. While attending high school, I was the only guitarist for the school band and got requests for private lessons from my peers, which I gladly accepted. Those experiences were the first times that I was truly teaching lessons. Read More