Guitar Lessons in Harrisburg, OH

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Trumpet Bass Guitar

With beginners (children and adults alike) I like to start with the Faber and Faber Piano Adventures method books. I tailor each student's learning experience, creating an individual path to success. I stress the fundamentals of music (learning to read music, proper physical technique, etc.) in an engaging and fun manner. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I've been teaching for a total of three years now. In that time I've had many different students and picked up on many different teaching techniques as a result. My experience is mostly with late elementary school students but I have also taught middle school and early high school students as well. I would consider myself most proficient in teaching those with little to no experience, but I truly enjoy teaching those who already have goals in mind when they first walk through the door as that is the starting point from my perspective. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Djembe Acoustic Guitar

The material I teach covers scales, chords, and music theory. We can practice a variety of exercises that help improve your rhythm and dexterity. In order to tie everything together, I think it is important to play music with each other and along with recorded music as an example. Admittedly, the content of scales, chords, and music theory in itself can be dry. This is why I tend to customize how to practice something like a pentatonic minor scale. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Harmonica

Hello there! My name is JT H.. I have been a working musician in the Columbus, Ohio region for over a decade. In that span of time, I've independently released multiple studio albums and given hundreds of performances at venues including: Short North Stage, The Palace Theatre, Natalie's Coal Fire Pizza, Woodland's Tavern, Huntington Park, ComFest, The Bluebird Cafe (Nashville, TN) and many more...Before pursuing a full-time career in music, I graduated from Otterbein University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and Journalism. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My teaching style is flexible and is contingent upon the wants and needs of the particular student.. in a nutshell my aim is to cultivate enjoyment for the art and not stifle a student with some stuffy old concepts or ideals however.... It cannot be disputed that the best art is objective and requires a distinct and focused approach..Music is of the highest order in the realm of arts and should be treated with respect and devotion; deviating from this credo produces inferior results ..I also believe that is it's important to explain to a pupil why it is suggest they do something a certain way. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Structured curriculum designed and put together for students of all ages, essential elements for becoming a seasoned musician such as music theory, ear training, sight reading, chords, scales, arpeggios, songs, improvising. Comprehensive knowledge of music theory, ear training, sight reading, chords, scales, arpeggios. Starting from beginner to more advanced topics. Essential elements to become a great musician. Developing practice routines and learning songs and techniques tailored to each individual’s skill level. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am a professional guitar player and instructor living in Pickerington Ohio. I have retired from road work and now plan to dedicate all of my time to teaching. I have spent most of the last 20 years teaching 80 plus students a week. Though I did not attend college I started playing professionally at age 17 and have played Rock, Blues , and Country all over the United States ever since. I have studied the works of Don Mock, Ted Greene , Howard Roberts and Pat Martino in the guitar world as well as Barry Harris and others in the Jazz world . Read More