Guitar Lessons in Haines City, FL

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Organ Harmonica Ukulele Mandolin

For students who are young children, I typically start by addressing the importance of playing what you hear. So, I will teach them beginner classics, such as Twinkle Twinkle and Merry had a Littl eLamb, but I also teach them what thunder sounds like, or a siren, and etc. by drawing on everyday life obejects that create noise. I then move on to learn my student's interests to device a method of positive reinforcement if they complete their homework asssignments or answer questions correctly, usually in the past this has been candy. Read More

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

Im a passionate and motivated musician and music instructor who loves sharing his knowledge and love for music. Born in a family of amateur musicians, I grew up playing several instruments, and developed fluency in the language of music at an early age. At the age of 15 I was already an accomplished guitar instructor who taught music to students of all ages. I hold college degrees of Digital Sound Design, Recording Engineering and Recording Arts; and Ive had the opportunity to work along side of Juan Luis Guerra, Luis Fonsi, Olga Taon, and many other successful artists of the Latin Music Industry. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Lap Steel Guitar

I'm an energetic and passionate guitar/bass instructor who belives giving the gift of music to another is one of the greatest gifts in this world. I started studying guitar in 1992 and in 2002 attended Drexel University for Music Industies, before leaving in 2004 to tour the country with my Philadelphia based band, "The Brakes." I've had the opportunity to preform with acts like, Dave Matthews Band, John Fogerty, Live, Willie Nelson, Moe., Disco Biscuits, Dark Star Orchestra, and Trey Anastasio. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Trumpet Acoustic Guitar

I like to approach teaching in a relaxed style. I find students do better when they are relaxed and comfortable. I love to see my students gain excitement to their playing as they see themselves progressing. I plan my assignments based on the students desire to improve. The more they improve the more their desire for playing is fueled. In addition, I want to expose the student to many different approaches to playing and have them choose the style that will best suit them. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar

My methods of teaching completely revolve around the student. By that, I mean the first questions I ask the student are: 1) What kind of music do they enjoy listening to? 2) What kind of music do they want to play and learn? 3) Why exactly do they see themselves playing this specific song/style/genre? With these questions, I am able to understand what the student is looking for with the instrument and music in general. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My teaching can be broken up into two columns: the craftsman and the artist. The craftsman column is all about chords, scales, and technique. The artist column is all about musicality and expression. I believe that learning through songs you love is one of the best and most fun methods of learning and understanding an instrument. The musical devices that are used in all your favorite songs are universal to music, so you'll be learning techniques just by playing along to your favorite songs! Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Violin Viola Electric Violin Fiddle

I find that my teaching style is focused on harboring curiosity of music for the beginner student. It brings me joy to see a student go above and beyond because they research more to what I offer them on the page to help enrich their playing. I ask students what they most would like to work on or accomplish and help them set realistic goals with skill building exercises to practice. Read More