Guitar Lessons in Franktown, CO

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My teaching method varies depending on their age. From 4 years to 8 years i use an advance learning method, which consists of developing reading and playing based on color coding music notes. For people 9 and up the method i use is the traditional method from the Cuban and Spaniard school. This consists of developing the three characteristics of a musician. The first characteristic called Theory consists of the learning everything concerning music theory and the instrument. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Mandolin

Later I formed the funk/soul band Bacon and as the bandleader I wrote much of the music, and managed the band. We recorded a self-titled EP and received a grant from the Durango Arts Center to produce the album.Currently I am performing in the country duo H and H music, the pop duo Spacecat, and a funk and Motown cover band.Ihave relocated to Denver from Durango CO and am blessed withall the opportunities that the City of Denver has to offer. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

The most important part in my teaching style is my ability to cater the lessons to each individual student. Not every student is on the same level or interested in the same things. It's important to keep the student interested and help them truly uncover their passion for music by letting them lead me to the appropriate places they want to go. Once I know where it is each student wants to take their music then I can teach them the skills they need to become really incredible musicians. 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: 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 Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I think it's very important to write out your musical goals for each piece you work on. Setting simple, obtainable goals for each week is the key to real progression in the instrument. Learning the guitar is a process that takes time, but that time is absolutely worth it. The key to progress is simple: PRACTICE! Showing up to a lesson once a week will not get you where you want to be in terms of progressing on the instrument. 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