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Featured Guitar Teachers Near Indianapolis, IN

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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Guitar lessons in Indianapolis . Whether you are looking for beginner guitar lessons for your kids, or are an adult wanting to improve your skills, the instructors in our network are ready to help you now!

Kyle R

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar

My teaching experience with guitar goes back to about age 14, when I was understanding and advancing faster than others around me or someone would ask me for advice or help. I never had the chance nor opportunity to advance my studies to get a degree. Thoughout all these years it has been shown that some gifts are certainly not to be taken advantage of. Read More

Victoria O

Instruments: Piano Guitar

I am passionate about music and enjoy sharing that passion with others. In 2018, I graduated from the University of Dayton with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Therapy and minor in Psychology. I am currently a full time music therapist at University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center, Main Campus. I love working as a music therapist, but I also enjoy teaching music lessons. I have been playing classical piano for about 15 years and acoustic guitar for about 5 years. Read More

Michael M

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Banjo

I start with a few different books depending on the student's interest. I try to encourage younger students to learn to read music. I have often used the Hal Leornard Guitar Method. Often adult students want to focus more on learning chords and how to play a few songs. Sometimes I use the Hal Learnard Tab Method or my own 16 page beginner's guitar book. Read More

Samuel K

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Oboe

As a teacher, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing a student develop a passion for music. If my students do not leave every lesson feeling inspired, encouraged, and wanting to practice and play music, then I am not doing my job. Just as I tailor each lesson to match the individual student, expect the student to grow and develop as a musician at his/her own pace. Ultimately, music is universally accessible and I want to foster a love and appreciation for listening to music as well as performing music. Read More

Mike R

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I started teaching lessons when I was 18 at a music business and taught there between 3 to 5 hours a week for about 5 years. For the past 5 years I have been teaching at IU. I have taught many different styles from classical to jazz to rock, etc. and have also watched many great teachers and tried to learn from their methods. I am currently working on a book to teach the notes and fretboard of the guitar that will hopefully be able to help students of any age or experience. Read More

Richard D

Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Drums Organ Synthesizer Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have been teaching on and off since 2010 and now teach almost exclusively from my home studio in Bloomington, IN. I've had the experience of teaching everyone from 4 year olds to advanced adult students and implemented various teaching methods for the many different minds learning styles. I always liked to look at the art of music like learning a language so I have since learned to create individualized lesson plans for my students that gives students plenty time to "speak", that is learning the fundamentals, phrases, and tools to share their personal story and to study the vast pedigree of music that has come before them. Read More

Nolan W

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

I certainly have adopted the teaching styles of my previous and current instructors, each bringing a unique approach to teaching an instrument. Patience and understand is crucial with any students, and there needs to be a lot of fun and excitement within a lesson, otherwise, what is the point? Now, fun and excitement must also be met with serious practice time and great concentration during a lesson. My objective is to create a comfortable environment fertile for learning, while at the same time having my students know there are skills to refine and concepts to solidify. Read More

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Paul W

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Play Slow. Learn Fast. Stay Calm. Many people make this crucial mistake when trying improve. We get impatient, antsy, and aggravated when we can't get something right away. Well we have to slow things down. When we slow things down we can give our brains a chance to acknowledge where the issues lie in our playing. It helps us figure out how to approach the issue differently rather than continuing to bang our heads against the wall and that gets us nowhere. Then we get better and more efficient at practicing and before you know you you're crushing songs you once thought were impossible to play.

How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
Sometimes you won't. I didn't know I was ready to start lessons until I got a guitar in my hands. If you're not sure if you child is ready, try to expose them to the instrument. Show them music, go to performances, have a friend who plays teach them a thing or two. If they love listening to music and always ask about it then they might be ready for lessons. Remember, though, it should be something THEY want to do. I've had so many children who were only taking guitar lessons because it was something their parents wanted for them. If their heart isn't in don't force it on them. It may just be that they haven't found the instrument that is calling for them.

When will I start to see results?
Learning an instrument is something that takes your entire life to master. But there are two things that you can do to see results right away: REGULAR practice and a DESIRE to practice. I can't emphasize this enough. A lesson is not practice. practice is done regularly between lessons so that there is some improvement to build upon for the next lesson. If you or your child are not practicing between lessons then you will not see any progress. In order to get better you need to build the neurological pathways that will facilitate the level of playing you want to achieve. Additionally, if you don't have the desire to practice then you won't see much improvement in your playing.

Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
I wouldn't say that I had a teacher that specifically inspired me to go into music. Rather, a local music shop owner donated guitars to my school and a group guitar elective class was created. I originally signed up so I could goof off but I found that I really loved the instrument. Because of him I was able to first be exposed to it and i was able to build a love for it. Additionally, my parents saw how much I was enjoyed this class. I wouldn't stop talking about and kept asking if I could get a guitar. Thankfully, they saw my interest and had the money to buy me my first guitar. I was so excited about it and they never had to tell me to go practice. I did it entirely on my own. Actually, most of the time they'd tell me to stop because I played so much, haha.

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