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Featured Guitar Teachers Near Frisco, TX

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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Guitar lessons in Frisco . Whether you are looking for beginner guitar lessons for your kids, or are an adult wanting to improve your skills, the instructors in our network are ready to help you now!

Art S

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Mandolin Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I've been teaching for the last 12 years and over the course of that time I've taught hundreds and hundreds of students every age, skill level and interest. I've taught for studios, schools, music stores, In home, online you name it. After graduating from the musicians institute in 2007 its been one of my main gigs. I've toured all over America, Australia and Europe and put out a few albums as well as worked as a music director for the school of rock which involved casting a running a rock themed show. Read More

James W

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar

I use the basic popular songs that would include most pop songs with easy chords to learn the shapes for quick memorization and playing enjoyment. Those chords like G -C-D-D minor- A - A minor- are relatively simple to learn and transition between. I make sure you know haw to properly position your hands on neck,and how to fret notes,read guitar tab which is a simple way to read music notes without having to read music. Read More

Austin P

Instruments: Guitar Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have been a self-taught, hobby guitar player for over 20 years. I am heavily influenced by Rock, and Blues guitarists, but I am also a fan of Classical Flamenco guitar. I have been teaching beginner guitar and Music Theory for a little over 1 year. I enjoy teaching beginner and intermediate guitar students of all ages. I can teach you the basics of tuning your guitar, memorization of the fretboard, proper fingering and hand positions, as well as written music theory concepts and how they apply to the guitar neck. Read More

Lauriann C

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Recorder

I use different methods depending of the students' age and ability. Singers should always learn to breathe correctly and vocalize depending on their range. I could also use the Vaccai method for opera aspiring singers. For basic piano guitar, chords and harmonizing for accompaniment. For the recorder to learn to read music and play what's written. I also can teach in Spanish and English. Read More

Cathy B

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Ukulele Acoustic Guitar

For more advanced players and singers, I want to encourage practice and therefore, help the students find songs/repertoire that they are very interested in playing/performing. We make a goal to play a certain piece for a specific recital date and they are more motivated to practice! I have a Star Student Award each week for my studio for students are really doing a fantastic job with practice and making progress. Read More

Alex Y

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

Teaching guitar and bass began for me around the same time I stared gigging seriously. People who were at the show or even people in other bands would come up and ask if I gave lessons. I developed a lesson plan and began teaching. I have taught both beginners and advanced players but most of my students have been just starting out. Through my program, my students typically learn how to make music with their instrument relatively quickly as I believe that is a key factor in keeping them interested in playing. Read More

Alejandro Y

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Synthesizer Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I began teaching when I was 17 after I made friends who were younger through the mariachi summer camp. I taught music theory and the overall style of how to learn and build chords based on key signatures. Being able to show these kids so much about their instrument made me want to some day become a good tutor for someone else in need of lessons that are straight forward and to the point without having to worry about a tutor that's hard to work with. Read More

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Heather M

Instruments: Violin Viola

Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
Music does not run in my family. Generations ago there may have been on an individual on my mothers' side that played the violin, but who really knows? All of my siblings, however, played an instrument. My older sister played the flute and viola, and my older brother was a jazz saxophonist. I was the only sibling that went on to study music in college though. I think it's important to note that my family is very artistic and can build anything with their hands, I think that says more about the type of person that I am than the fact that no one in my family was a famous musician.

When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
I decided to become a professional musician in 2013. I had bounced around with majors the second year of college and by my junior year (just a tad behind schedule) I made the decision that Music was going to be my career and money maker. I had a teacher that really brought the idea of myself being good enough to make a living playing my violin and that's truly what gave me the confidence to take the leap. It's a tough thing to say, but everyone can learn an instrument and feel fulfilled by it, but not everyone can make a living doing so.

What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
My favorite style of music to play is classical. Classical music is highly detailed and can be played a thousand different ways. You can make the same four measures sound different every single time they are played. Classical music is a science, there is a reasoning behind every note and it can be observed and tinkered with for years. Classical music has truly passed the test of time. Some of the worlds greatest artists are classical musicians and it is an honor to be able to play what they thought of thousands of years ago.

Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
I teach using the Suzuki Books and when requested by the parent, the Suzuki Method. I chose this method of teaching because it is the method that I learned the violin with, and I have also seen it truly work. What I find special about the Suzuki Books is from the very beginning you are playing songs, whole songs--not just short 4-6 measure songs. When the student hears themselves playing a recognizable song they feel accomplished and proud of themselves. With the specific Suzuki Method and not just the books comes support from the parent, if the parent cannot be present in the lesson (which is understandable) the Suzuki Method will not work.

What does a normal practice session look like for you?
Each of my practice sessions starts with slow scales for 5-10 minutes and then an accelerated scale. Scales hone our ability to play in tune, which some might say is the most difficult part of playing any string instrument. After scales I choose an Etude or Exercise that further warms up my fingers and bow arm. Sometimes an Etude can take up the majority of my practice if I am working on a new skill or technique. After Etudes I focus on solo repertoire, recital preparation or orchestra music. As a professional musician, we don't always have the time to focus on skill and technique, sometimes we get a gig with 24 hours notice and we have to learn the music quickly and proficiently.

If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
I have a Music Degree in Violin Performance. I chose to study this in college because I have always been fascinated by the technique and skill it takes to play the violin. While studying performance I also was able to take classes that focused on the History of Classical, Romantic and Contemporary music, which helps me better understand the music I am expected to play as a professional musician. Understanding why composers wrote what they wrote can make learning the music that much easier. Take Mozart for example; he wrote things in his music that can be found in every single one of his pieces. Knowing this tells you what to expect from any piece of music written by Mozart, thus allows you to learn the specific technique that it takes to play Mozart's music well.

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Love Yourself Chords for Beginner Guitar (Justin Bieber)

...two bars in length. Chord Riff 1; C–G/B–Am, C for two beats, G/B for two beats and Am for a full measure. Chord Riff 2; Dm–C–G/B, Dm for two beats, C for two beats and G/B for a full measure. Prechorus: 8-bar section; Bar 1, Am for two beats and F for two beats; Bar 2, C for a full measure; Bar 3, Am for two beats and F for two beats; Bar 4, C for a full measure; Bar 5, Am for two beats and F for two beats; Bar 6, C for two beats and G for two beats; Bar 7, Am for... Read More

3 Chord Songs for Guitar

...far [Pre-Chorus] D I still owe money to the money to the money I owe A I never thought about love when I thought about home D I still owe money to the money to the money I owe A The floors are falling out from everybody I know [Chorus] D I’m on a bloodbuzz yes I am A I’m on a bloodbuzz D I’m on a bloodbuzz god I am A I’m on a bloodbuzz A F#m [Verse] A F#m I was carried to Ohio in a swarm of bees A F#m I never married but Ohio don’t remember me [Pre-Chorus] D ... Read More

Jolene Chords for Acoustic Guitar (Dolly Parton)

...the “and” of each beat. Simply alternate between the P and I–M.   Jolene uses an alternating (bass and chord) fingerstyle accompaniment technique. Amongst guitarists, this technique is referred to as the boom-chick pattern. However, because of the alternating bass and I-M finger movement, it’s sometimes referred to as a clawhammer style because the fingers look like clawhammer from the player’s pov. Here’s the breakdown:   The “boom” is the bass played with the thumb (P) The “chick” is the higher part of the chord played with index and middle fingers (I-M)   The idea is simple: bass-chord, bass-chord; or, boom-chick, boom-chick. And, it’s explained in detail in the Jolene ... Read More

Jazz Scales: The Augmented Scale

...because it’s one of those scales that stands out to me as being unique and interesting. Maybe it’s just me. You’ll probably find other scales more interesting. But that’s the thing about music: everyone has different taste and no one’s taste is necessarily bad. I said at the beginning that there aren’t as many resources about the augmented scale as there are about the other scales that we’ve talked about. If the augmented scale is interesting to you so far, and you feel like studying further, I recommend “The Augmented Scale in Jazz: A Player’s Guide” by Ramon Ricker and ... Read More

How Music Theory Can Improve Your Songwriting

...note other than the root at the bottom of a chord. A C major chord is C-E-G, but when you change the order of the notes to E-C-G you’re inverting the chord, and it will sound different and a lot more interesting depending on the song’s context. If you want to hear an amazing use of inversions and perfectly-arranged chord voicings, listen to God Only Knows by The Beach Boys. Experiment with extended chords by adding non-chord tones (notes that don’t fit into a chord’s formula) into a chord. Each added note will give your chords a new identity and feel that you can’t ... Read More
Love Yourself Chords for Beginner Guitar (Justin Bieber)
3 Chord Songs for Guitar
Jolene Chords for Acoustic Guitar (Dolly Parton)
Jazz Scales: The Augmented Scale
How Music Theory Can Improve Your Songwriting

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