Guitar Lessons in Jupiter, FL

Instruments: Guitar

My whole life I have played piano and later guitar until college. It ws a few years after i was married that i picked up guitar and with the help of a truly awesome teacher that my fever for playing returned. My teacher taught me many styles and always made sure that I progressedconsistantly. It is with that love and childlike drive that I learned from my teacher, that I carry on with today. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Organ Synthesizer Music Keyboard Electric Guitar

I grew up in rural Connecticut and spent a lot of time practicing, wasn't much else to do. When I was 14 my Dad got me a paying job at a local restaurant playing organ. I started playing in bands for high school dances and parties. I narrowly escaped the daft and decided to go to Berlee College of Music, Berklee was an experience Ill never forget, total immersion in learning from the most talented people I know. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice

I believe that one of the most important and essential components of learning is "fun". I also believe that music requires great discipline. I've developed my teaching style around these two factors where I create lesson plans that include a variety of methods to provide a learning experience that is fun! I also teach and encourage students to use their expressive nature to ensure musicality. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Conga Electric Guitar Djembe Acoustic Guitar

I have taught in music schools and studios since 2006 in the Philadelphia area, Northern New Jersey, and South Florida. I have instructed and band directed both privately and in a classroom setting for all ages and abilities. I have the ability to accurately asses where the student is at both within their musical mindset and level of development and keep the student interested as well as challenging them to grow utilizing a combination of an action based strategy, positive reinforcement, musical perspective and realization techniques, and WORK both in the lesson and at home. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Trumpet Trombone Euphonium Music Acoustic Guitar

Though I feel it is important that each student progress at a pace that it is comfortable for them, I expect each student to put forth the effort. The lesson should not be the only practicing that the student accomplishes during the week. It is important to practice daily. The lessons should be a place to show off your hard work. I stress slowing music down to assure the proper understanding of the rhythm and intonation of the music. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am excited about sharing my guitar playing knowledge with students of all levels. I have written 4 guitar instruction books for use in lessons. I am also a songwriter of over 100 youtube videos. My home studio has recording capabilities. I can also teaching songwriting and digital recording. I love to teach acoustic fingerstyle, electric blues, slide guitar, folk and rock guitar. I have performed in coffee houses, concerts and on live radio. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I've tended to and have taught around 250 different people since 2013. Although I've typically worked K - 12th grade students, I've taught older students in the range of their 40's - 50's. While working with School of Rock, I was an assistant band director, responsible for coming up with set lists for the youth band, teaching them the material and eventually having them play at a live venue after proving their proficiency. Read More