Guitar Lessons in Derita, NC

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

I have a children's program designed around easy, age appropriate children's songs incorporating both solo playing and chords and strumming. For older pre teens, teens and adults, I teach in the style of music which appeals to the student's own tastes and abilities! Read More

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

There is nothing more rewarding for me than the "lightbulb" moments. To see a student light up with excitement over the satisfaction of knowing he or she has been able to achieve or conquer a concept or a piece of music is so awesome for me. I love helping students travel the process of going from point A to Z. I love the challenge of inspiring students through the difficult times when it would be easier to just give up and quit. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

Keeping music fun is the most important way to keep a student motivated and engaged. Many challenges come along the way with students, and I make it a goal to attack problem areas efficiently and effectively so that the most progress can be made while still maintaining enjoyment. What I've found is that students appreciate this method because it shows that I am paying attention and that I do care about their progress. Read More

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

When I think about a student learning wintry to put myself in there shoes. They want to feel like they have something to show for the time that they were the class session. . if we have an hour session and at the end of the session they can go out and show off what they learned then they will. It be as motivated to come back.... So my method is to teach them while at the same time giving a practical aspect where they have something that can show and practice to develop the skill learned in the proviso session. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am about 95% self-taught. Except for occasional tips from others, I have never had any formal music lessons. I started playing guitar at age 12. I'm now 67 so I have been playing over 50 years. Nevertheless, I am still trying to improve my playing and learn more about music theory and guitar playing. I started playing basic chords using a system that had a sticky sheet to paste onto the neck at the first position. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Banjo Mandolin Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am a teacher with skills of excellent abilities. Online learning can be accomplished with facetime or skype youtube has many video clips I have uploaded. Over the years. I have taught many students of all ages and have incorporated many styles. I have also performed at any music clubs and venues throughout the years. Utilizing songs made famous by numerous entertainers, this is one of the ways earned a living. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar

I have experience participating in, working with, and conducting college level choirs and I am still gaining experience. I have also passed Piano Proficiency in my undergrad education. This proficiency test covers major and minor scales in all twelve keys in two octaves with proper fingering, playing a piece from memory, sight reading open score (a four-part choral work), and I have had to harmonize a melody using the three basic I, IV, V7 chords in a major key and i, iv, V7 chords in a minor key. Read More