Guitar Lessons in Highland, CA

Instruments: Guitar

...I start out my beginning Guitar students learning the "open string chords" - I teach my students how to tune their guitars in addition to identifying the note names of each open string - I teach my students "chord progressions" (using the "open string chords") - I get my students playing songs as quickly as possible - i ask my students "what songs they would like to learn?" and proceed to teach them those songs - After my students have learned the "open string chords", i progress to teaching them "barre chords" - I teach my students how to use a "capo" ... Read More

Instruments: Guitar

...The number one priority I have towards my students is to get them playing a lot of the time, and with proper technique. In the end, it is the student that "teaches" themselves through proper training and not the teacher. ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Harmonica Ukulele Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

...However, in some cases it is practical to use non-traditional forms of instruction. A good teachers goal is to help the student advance, even if it doesn't happen in a pre-conceptualized fashion.... Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

...If they are singing, banging on pillows/countertops, or strumming an air guitar, I'd greatly encourage the parent to further nurture the interest with some lessons and development.... Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Double Bass Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

...I will also teach the student how to sight read because in my opinion it is one of the greatest skills a musician needs. When a student has got the basics down, I will begin to teach them songs of their choosing and recommend songs to learn.... Read More