Guitar Lessons in Greenacres, FL

Instruments: Guitar Voice Ukulele Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have over 15 years of experience teaching guitar and voice to students from 4 – 73 years old. During the last two years I began teaching ukulele to children as young as 4years old. I am currently teaching mostly school age children, adolescents and adults. As a music therapist I have used guitar lessons as a therapeutic intervention to improve cognitive functioning in older adults. I believe that an individualized approach is most effective when teaching students of all ages. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Double Bass Euphonium

Music in the school system is taught backwards. If you're a beginner, you were put in a beginning class. this makes it very difficult for students to advance quickly because they aren't playing music with people who are more advanced than them. I make sure the students have the ability to play the instrument before they learn a ton of theory, because knowing how the wrritten form of music work without being able to play them is recipe for frustration. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Conga Electric Guitar Djembe Acoustic Guitar

It is of paramount importance to me that I impart my experiential and theoretical knowledge of all things music unto the student in a personally tailored fashion which emphasizes the knowledge necessary for each individual student to identify and achieve their musical goals. I have the ability to identify the students interests and base my curriculum around their needs and desires as a musical being. I believe that knowledge not applied or bestowed unto another is wasted and that the most important thing about bettering yourself in any regard is to be able to pass that knowledge on to others so that they may add to the whole of the collective of, in this case, musical expression. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Artist to artist method of learning. Provided one-on-one and group (up to 6 at a time) tuition. Delivered instrumental and aural analysis tuition. Taught students to read notation, tab and chord charts. Trained students in performance, improvisation and composition. Guided individuals and groups in playing music instruments and applications. Guided and offered music lessons and tutorials for diverse clients and college students. Keep student performance and participation information up-to-date by grading assessments in a timely manner, and logging all student and parent contacts Develop a general knowledge of the curriculum and a detailed knowledge of the courses for which you are responsible Complete all grading by providing prompt, high-quality, personalized feedback on assignments Provide instruction, assistance, and support to individual students that will encourage participation in instrumental music Implement techniques for effecting positive student behavior Participate in peer and instructional coaching, staff meetings and collaborative team planning Participate in both short- and long-term instructional planning Respond to parents' or guardians' concerns Read More

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

Throughout my many years of teaching, I've come across a variety of methods, some good and some bad. I know what methods are the best to achieve a students particular goals. Most of the time, I like to start my beginners by teaching them the basics which includes how to read music. Not everybody has to become an expert sight-reader but it's important to be able to identify the information on sheet music. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

From soft classical guitar to his tasteful rock interpretations, Tommy delivers concert level performance right before your eyes. And he will patiently teach you to learn while having fun. From beautifully played Smooth Jazz songs to elegant Standards, Tommy offers you a learning experience with enjoyment. It is truly satisfying being able to work at something you love. Tommy teaches you how to make beautiful music so that you too can enjoy the beauty of playing your own instrument. Read More