Guitar Lessons in Dripping Springs, TX

Instruments: Guitar

It became a known fact when I was in college that I was a guitar player, and many people admired my skill. Some of my fellow Florida Southern Moccasins went so far as to request teaching straight from myself. I personally enjoy listening to and playing a wide variety of different kinds of music. From 60s classic rock to modern pop music, Stevie Ray Vaughan to Cage the Elephant, and even showtunes and Hip-Hop/Rap grooves, I hope to have something to offer to everyone. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Born and raised in Austin, Texas, I began playing guitar when I was 8 years old. My love for music has deepened over time, and I feel it is important to share my knowledge and passion for the art with whoever is willing to learn. My earliest teachers taught me in a way that made music fun, rather than tedious, which to me is essential. I played in Jazz Band through middle school and high school, which opened my ears to another dimension of music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Most of my professional tutoring experience has been in mathematics! I tutored in high school, college, and over a year at various agencies. I find the experience has helped me teach my band mates music over the years. There are many transferable skills. I've played in numerous bands over the years ranging from soft indie rock to heavy metal. My catalog of original music is extensive and there are frequently written parts for many instruments. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Ukulele Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

From learning on the streets to playing on stages to studying music in 3 colleges and working in the record business at Caroline Distribution, MCA, Geffen and Engine/Blackout Records as well as working as a touring stage manager and personal assistant with Peter, Paul and Mary and being the member of dozens of performing/recording bands including my position as a founding member of the Metal Blade recording artist, Gypsyhawk and being listed in the Encyclopedia Metallum and having toured and performed at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts with a theater troupe and my work with soundtracks and original compositions/recordings, I have had and continue to pursue the muse in my widely varied and exciting career in music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Organ Accordion Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I've been playing music for most of my life. Growing up my whole family would all gather around the piano while my father played. Seeing how inspiring and influential music could be at a young age helped me to develop a passion for it. I am very grateful to share my passion with others through teaching. I specialize in teaching improvisational styles, such as blues, jazz, and funk. I work with my students to create a good balance of a strong technical foundation and creative jamming skills which builds both the intellectual and intuitive sides of music, and helps them become well-rounded musicians. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My teaching methods are tailored to YOUR playing level and aspirations. If you just want to start learning songs at first, we'll dive into different bands and styles. My teaching curriculum is customized and starts with Musician's Institute's Core Curriculum and includes the MI Essential Concepts series which contains a no-nonsense approach to fundamental techniques. Depending on your playing level, It's a fun way to learn some basics without a deep dive in music theory. Read More

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

I'm an Austin, TX-born and based composer and multi-instrumentalist. Initially self-taught, I went on to study guitar with John Dearman (Los Angeles Guitar Quartet), Molly Miller (Jason Mraz, Black Eyed Peas), Thomas Echols, Dragos Ilie (Austin Guitar Quartet), and Adam Holzman at The Butler School of Music at the University of Texas at Austin where I earned my BM. I am fluent in styles ranging from classical, jazz, and rock. Read More