Guitar Lessons in Elsmere, CO

Instruments: Guitar Music Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I believe that a teachers job is to pass on the joy and power of music.  In order to do that however the technical execution of music must be easy.  Through repertoire and exercises I emphasize a sound technical and mental approach so that playing the guitar is easy, fun, and a form of self expression. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Flute Bass Guitar Organ Synthesizer Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I blend the tried-and-true poise of classical technique with holistic approaches to satisfy two purposes: 1) the traditional desire to hone skill with practice and discipline, and 2) the psychological development of the student's independent musicianship. Music without expression is only sport. While technique, exercise, rigor, and history are essential in order to develop the deepest possible understanding of music, I aim to go beyond this to shape the independent expressionism of each student. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice

Vocal technique, including breath support, pitch, range, tone, and style are important for every singer. However, each student is not the same, and it is important to help a student find their natural voice and work from there. A huge part of becoming a better singer has to do with building confidence. Confidence comes from having little successes and getting in touch with one's own natural sound. Then wonderful new sounds and feelings can be built from there. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Double Bass Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

There is no baby talk in my lessons! Although they may have less of a musical vocabulary, I believe all students have an awesome musical ability, and I view my role is to guide and and support them from eye level. I treat all of my students like great musicians and I am simply holding the door for them. Lessons will start with a great warm up and then once it's been determined what the need is, we will set a goal. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele

I have been playing music for 15 years, and teaching for the last 5. I started playing guitar when I was 9 and eventually went on to perform in a number of bands. I later when to college with music scholarships. I graduated CU Denver last year and have been teaching music and performing in the Denver area since. I am educated in a number of styles and have taught all ages and am confident I can help you with your music goals. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Saxophone Clarinet

Thirty-five years teaching in private studios and schools in Michigan, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado Private music teacher: clarinet, saxophone, classical guitar and finger picking, beginning piano and violin.< Principal Clarinet, Chamber Orchestra of the Springs, 1994-2003. Band Director, Farmington Public Schools; Gadsden Public Schools; Academy School District #20; Widefield Public Schools; Cheyenne Mountain Charter Academy Director of Church Music and Youth Choir, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Littleton, Colorado Shepherd of the Springs Lutheran Church, Director of Adult and Youth Choirs, Colorado Springs, CO Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Interim Director of the Adult Choir, Bell Choir, Brass Ensemble, and Woodwinds. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Ukulele Mandolin Acoustic Guitar

My approach to teaching is personal, flexible, and student-centered. I will start by finding out what the student knows already, and what the student wants to know. What kinds of music do they want to play, and why? (For instance: for fun; accompanying themselves singing; performing in front of people; becoming professional.) If the student can play some samples of songs they would like to learn, all the better. Along the way, some basics will surely be covered (chords, scales, basic music theory, various instrumental techniques). Read More