Guitar Lessons in Duarte, CA

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have been teaching music for over 7 years. I started in high school offering private instruction to families in my neighborhood. I quickly became a main source of music education in my area, and developed methods that were highly effective with younger students. During my time at Berklee College of Music, i studied music pedagogy and started developing formal lesson plans, while taking on many students of different ages (6-60). Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Music

Just as every melody carries its distinct tune, each learner possesses their individual pace and potential. To this end, I approach teaching with the mindset that personalized learning is key. It's essential that students progress at their own speed and in a way that aligns with their abilities and goals. I work closely with each student, setting realistic and achievable objectives during each lesson. By breaking down the learning process into manageable steps, we create a clear path to success. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have been surrounded by music's influence my whole life, being that my father was a guitarist, my grandmother a classical singer, and my great uncles were conductors and cellists in orchestras. My initial influences were rock, hard rock and heavy metal, being exposed to and enamored with blues and jazz. While earning my degree at Berklee College of Music in Boston, I was steeped in the jazz tradition as a guitarist and arranger, studying also classical, blues, funk, jazz fusion, American roots music, gypsy jazz, and more. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Music Classical Guitar

In my classical guitar teaching, I take a highly individualized and structured approach, tailored to the students age, experience, and goals. For beginners, I focus on establishing a solid foundation in technique, reading, and musical understanding. This includes proper hand positioning, finger independence, and basic posture, often using exercises from Aaron Shearers Classic Guitar Technique and early studies by Carcassi and Sor. I supplement these with simple repertoire to develop both reading skills and musicality. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar

I have taught private lessons with the guitar, piano, didgeridoo, ukulele. I usually try to find out where the student is at and their goals and try to build off of that giving them tools to keep them going and to inspire and create insight. Each lesson I give them a focal point like learning a scale and get them to focus different musical aspects such working on fingering, rhythm, tone, loudness or softness, phrasing. Read More

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

As a passionate and experienced music instructor, I work with students of all ages and backgroundsfrom adults and teens to neurodivergent learnersoffering personalized one-on-one instruction as well as coaching for choirs and orchestras. My teaching philosophy is simple: music is a universal language that connects us, empowers us, and gives us a voice when words fall short. Especially in challenging times, I believe music is not a luxuryits a necessity. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Topics For Beginners May Include: - Fundamentals of music (pitch, rhythm, notation, etc) - How to read music - Ear training - Body position/relaxation - Left- and right-hand technique - Concepts of meter and time feel - Scale/chord theory - Standard songs and repertoire (that you prefer) For Intermediate and Advanced Players: - Concepts and methods of improvisation - Modal theory - Advanced chord/scale relationships and exercises - Odd meters or time signatures - Transcription exercises - Creating individuality as a player and developing an individual sound and approach -Advanced Guitar Read More