Guitar Lessons in Five Points, CO

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Ukulele Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Everyone has heard horror stories of music lessons that they were forced to take with teachers who forced students to play music they were not interested in. I whole heartily believe that this is the fastest way to severe a student's relationship with creating music. The musical education process should be one that the student enjoys and wants to nurture to become the best musician they can! Depending on the level of the student and the instrument, I begin with fundamentals such as scales and note names, to foster a better musical understanding, while simultaneously including music that the student can enjoy that ties in with the fundamentals we are currently working on. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Guitar: Little over 10 years of playing- 3 Years of high school guitar- 4 years of private lessons- 3 recitals- Currently in lessons at college. Currently playing in live shows around the Denver/Boulder area- Currently starting a business focused on freelance musician work as a guitarist. I play many different guitars from normal 6 string to 7 and 8 string to 12 string as well as classical and bass guitar 4-6 strings. Bass: I have played bass guitar for 2 years in private projects and collaboration projects. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Trombone Recorder Euphonium

I am a musician, dancer, and artist from New York. I have lived in Denver since 2009, playing trombone and teaching music, art, science, and literacy. 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

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

The main goal of the lessons is to help the student discover that all laws of music pertain to life; every area of music you explore in the practice room can be applied to situations in the real world, and a deeper love of music will lead you to a deeper love of life. We first must decide what area the student is most apt to explore and make a lesson plan accordingly. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I always start with new students by assessing their level. For most beginner students, I introduce open chords and basic single note playing, eventually leading to chord progressions and basic classic rock riffs. Beyond this, I always tailor my teaching to a student's tastes, as I know the best way to engage a student and keep them excited is to show them how to play their favorite music! If and when students become interested, I love to incorporate music theory into my lessons, alongside the technical aspects of instrumental technique. Read More