Guitar Lessons in Jupiter, FL

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

Instruments: Guitar Voice Ukulele Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My teaching style is individualized to meet the needs of the students. I like to use a portion of the first lesson to discuss the goals and musical interest of the student regardless of age. I encourage beginner students to learn basic theory to develop rudimentary skills. I then try to incorporate a student’s favorite music into the lesson plans. I also strongly encourage voice and guitar students to write their own music to promote self expression. 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: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Harp Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I derive great pleasure from observing my students accomplishments on a weekly basis. I like to keep lessons fun, and set attainable goals for students, so they can attain success and look forward to new challenges.”You will learn many styles: Jazz, Blues, Rock, Pop, Funk, Classical, four and 5 string fretless bass , Tuning,Charts/Notation,Song Writing, Rhythm, Material Foundation, Accents/Dynamics, Soloing, self-Assessment Goals, Walking bass lines, Phrasing, picking, fingerstyle, Daily Dexterity Exercises, Different Approaches, Relative Pitch, Harmony, Physical Technique, Harmonics, Tapping techniques, Chord & Scale Structures, theory Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Organ Synthesizer Music Keyboard Electric Guitar

I have 50 years of experience playing and teaching piano. I also teach guitar. I've supported myself working with bands and playing solo piano along the east coast. I attended Berklee College of Music in Boston MA and studied arranging and composition. I left Berklee to compose and write jingles for radio and TV and studied with John Mehegan in Westport CT, John joined others in bringing jazz into academia, it was an honor to study with him. 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 Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have been teaching guitar for more than 25 years. I have taught private lessons as well group lessons. Some of my greatest successes have been with handicapped students. I always encourage patience and having a belief in themselves. Since i teach all styles of music, I try to help the student find the music he or she wants to learn and then we go for it. This then helps them to have fun with what they are playing and it brings me as teacher great joy. Read More