Guitar Lessons in Glenelg, MD

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Watching a student develop their playing is an incredibly gratifying experience for me as a teacher. To help encourage this,I put a great  effort into connecting with the student's interests from day one. With each lesson, I work with them to set goals that are within their reach, while maintaining a relaxed, self-paced learning environment that is both fun and comfortable. My teaching style incorporates both traditional, and non-traditional techniques, all customized to meet each person's own unique needs. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar

CHERRY HILL EMS, Baltimore City, General Music 3-8 COPPIN ACADEMY H.S., Baltimore City, Band/Chorus 9-12 9/17-6/20 ARLINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Baltimore CityInstrumental/Vocal music teacher K-8 9/04-6/16 FRANCIS SCOTT KEY ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL, Baltimore CityMusic Teacher 1-8 9/02-6/04 SINCLAIR LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Baltimore CityMusic Teacher 9/98-6/02 THURGOOD MARSHALL MIDDLE SCHOOL, Baltimore CityMusic Teacher 9/96-6/98 BETH TFILOH SUMMER CAMP, Pikesville, Maryland Music Teacher summer 1997/1998 THE CHARLES CARROLL OF CARROLLTON SCHOOL, Baltimore CityMusic Teacher K-8 9/95 to 6/96 HARLEM PARK SCHOOL, Baltimore CityMusic Teacher K-5, long-term substitute 1/95 to 6/95 Instructional Intern in 4th 5th grade self-contained classes 3/93 to 6/94 Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

In private lessons, I've helped budding guitarists learn how to shred like their personal rock heroes; taught the nuances of fingerpicking to folk and Americana players; guided growing musicians to develop a deeper understanding of chord theory and intervals; and worked with already-established career songwriters on phrasing, melody, chord changes, and that hard-to-pin-down je-ne-sais-quois that is simply how to make a song feel the way one hears in one's head. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

No two students are the same! Firstly, I like to ask the students what the end goal is with their respective instrument. I don't rely on lesson plans, I observe the student as they run through exercises, and I develop each lesson based on areas that they need improvement in. I am extremely patient, and I acknowledge every accomplishment I can. As long as the student is willing to learn, I am willing to teach at whatever pace is comfortable for them. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Classical Guitar

Since I'm primarily a Classical Guitar player, I emphasize the technique required for it, which is mainly finger-style. My primary teaching method is derived from Aaron Shearer, which many famous guitarists have used, including the well known Manuel Barrueco. The main instruction book is written by Aaron Shearer, which teaches classical guitar technique and standard music notation sight reading, but I'm also flexible. If I see a student would prefer to strum and accompany their own or others singing, I teach from Hal Leonard's Complete Guitar Method book. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Saxophone Flute Clarinet French Horn Oboe Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have been teaching in the NOVA area for a little over three years now. I started when I returned from out of state and have not looked back since. I have maintained a studio of about 10-15 students almost consistently after about a year of starting. My students have ranged widely in age, from elementary students to retired adults who have have wanted to learn an instrument. I am focused on both enjoying playing but also pushing students to their limits and making them much better. Read More