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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!
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
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar
My views on teaching or being an instructor are vast. I evaluate what stage one is at and focus on the easiest ways for a student to understand their instrument and approach the musical side of learning. Every individual is different and their understanding of rhythm, melodies, chord structure, and time signatures can vary even though the fundamental structure of music and theory is relatively the same. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Drums Organ Synthesizer Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
Every student learns differently, so by finding out what inspires my student, I am able to create individiualized lesson plans that cater to my student's needs without losing focus on the fundamentals of music. Music is such a blessing and should be fun! Ample time is given to students to discover their own music and inherent rhythms while studying the vast pedigree of music that has come before us. My lesson plans incorporate everything from reading writing music, jam sessions (often times with me!), and recording time. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar
Music is one of my many passions in life, and nothing pleases me more than sharing and teaching others about the wonderful skills that are developed when playing musical instruments. I'm the ultimate people person, taking the best interest in each individual student in order to progress their skills at an appropriate rate that is fun and exciting with each lesson! Music is challenging and can be frusterating at times, but leave it to me to help break down and simplify it so you can gain confidence in yourself and overall enjoy each lesson as we take steps towards your own goals. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Banjo
I've been teaching people guitar since I was a teenager. I taught several of my friends how to play guitar or to play certain songs. Later, I began to teach from my home and eventually was offered a job in a music store. I've given thousands of lessons since I began teaching. I think it's important to teach students songs as quickly as possible while introducing some fundamentals like counting and giving them a number of different strumming patterns to work with. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I love music and have been playing for over 20 years now as well as teaching for the past 10. I have played in almost any kind of musical situation and style over the years from orchestras to jazz bands to solo guitar, etc. Many of my students have gone on to get accepted into universities and get scholarships. I've been very lucky to have so much support and help over the years and I want to pass that on to my students. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
In my time as an instructor, I have not used any particular method book in my lessons. I will buy a notebook for each student where all important information from the lesson will be recorded. I write charts and exercises myself using tablature or standard notion depending on the student. As music being such a cumulative concept, I like to not only focus on pedagogy, but music theory and aural skills as well. Read More
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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