Guitar Lessons in Ellenton, FL

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

PRACTICE. The bottom line way to get good at guitar is to PLAY IT. We can show you all kinds of techniques and theory but you have to want to pick up that thing and have it in your hands. Fiddle with it during the TV commercials. You have a need to squeeze that neck everyday. Together we can expand your knowledge base, but you hold the ultimate key to your success - practice. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Violin Mandolin Fiddle Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Regardless of which instrument(s) my student is learning, I generally teach at the pace of the student. I never rush a student, and I keep with a scenario that is COMFORTABLE for both of us. Being relaxed is important to learning, and I always stress having students' hands relatively loose while holding and playing their instrument. I have lesson plans that I devise myself, while referring slightly to instructional videos and books also. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Ukulele

The first step of teaching an instrument to anyone is accurately finding out how experienced they are with the instrument. As far as beginners go, when I was taught piano I used Alfred's Basic Piano library, among other similar books. I felt nothing was forced or unnecessary with those books, and it gives a good opportunity to set a nice goal-oriented pace with moving on up in skill level all the way to the upper intermediate level. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

Nearly any style of music can be taught ranging from rock, punk, metal, jazz fusion, blues, and reggae. Various subjects covered are music theory, advanced jazz and classical theory, guitar techniques, songwriting, ear-training, and reading. His greatest musical influences are Van Halen, Al DiMeola, Yngwie Malmsteen, Pantera, Dream Theater, Tool, Megadeth, Yes, ELP, Rush and Genesis. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I'm a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. I graduated in 1985 from H.H. Lehman College with a Master's (MAT) in Music Education.I taught Music at E.R. Murrow High School in Brooklyn NY and retired in 2011. I taught Music and the Arts at Touro College in Brooklyn NY from 2004-2018. I presently moved to South West Florida. I have performed in numerous states across the United States in many different music venues performing Latin Salsa, Jazz and everything in between. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Mandolin

I taught a few people here and there in the late nineties. Seven years ago I started teaching again and it became my full time job. I have given private lessons at my home as well as local Sprigfield, Illinois music stores. Prior to moving to Florida, I taught at Rolens Brothers Music and Daddy O's Music Shack. Both are located in Springfield Illinois. I have taught every walk of life. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Harmonica Ukulele Mandolin Acoustic Guitar

I have taught in a variety of settings including children through teens and adults, and children with disabilities, both online and in person, one-on-one and in groups. I started in 2014. I have found that the best method includes positive motivation, which includes both encouragement for what the student is doing successfully, and also pushing the student in areas where they may feel hesitant. If the student enjoys the lesson and feels positive, they'll be less hesitant and excel! Read More