Guitar Lessons in Eastlake, CO

Instruments: Guitar Mandolin Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have been teaching private lessons for about 7 years. I have been playing guitar for 20 years, and mandolin, dobro, and pedal steel for 10+. I am passionate about tailoring lessons to tackle exactly what the student wants to learn. I have found that many teachers have a set curriculum to teach students a certain level on competency on an instrument. While this is a valid approach I feel that each situation needs to adapt to the student, so I take pride tackling whatever skills the students wants to learn. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Everyone is different. Therefor, every student should have their own unique lesson to fit their own needs and wants as a musician and student. Learning the students interests in music is an important part of the first steps no matter how advanced they are. This will give the student and I an accurate gauge of how and what they want to learn. Every student will always need get some basics down right off the bat but if we are able to incorporate what a student enjoys then we can make the process of learning the basics much more fun and engaging. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Ukulele Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have been teaching guitar since the early 2000s and can honestly say I can’t think of anything else that brings me so much joy every day. I Iove working with students of all ages and abilities, and enjoy seeing how they grow and develop in their skills and performance. I design each lesson according to my students’ abilities, and make the necessary changes once I become more familiar with their needs. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Acoustic Guitar

The students interests guide what I teach. All students are taught the importance of playing in time and listening to the other band members. All are instructed in having an attitude of service toward their current or future band mates. Bass players and guitar players will be taught theory. I have created a progressive test which will tell me how much Music Theory knowledge they have and serves as a guide to deepen that knowledge. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Music Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I use many different methods since I am of the opinion that all methods have their strengths and their weaknesses.  For children I typically use the Suzuki method and suplement with exercises and outside repertoire to compensate for the weaknesses in the Suzuki method.  I also use the Royal Conservatory method and try to teach its repertoire when the student is at an advance- beginner or intermediate level. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Recorder Electric Violin Fiddle Double Bass Euphonium French Horn Tuba Piccolo Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Oboe Bassoon English Horn

Last year, one of my 2nd Grade Chicago Public School Band students performed the National Anthem for memory on the Alto Saxophone in front of 1000's of people at a race. One of my 1st Grade Violin Students impressed the president of Columbia College of Music so much that my students were offered life-time scholarships to attend Blues Kid's Camp, held annually at Columbia College in Chicago. Taking an active role in supporting people of all ages accomplish their goals and enjoy life is why Iteachmusic. Read More