Guitar Lessons in Jupiter, FL

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 talk to them about my experience with music, how i became aware at their age how music made me feel and how it made other people feel: happy, sad, excited, feel like dancing etcetera. I ask if they know what I mean. I talk in a low voice unless I get excited about an accomplishment. I try things to make them laugh. I brag about kids to their parents. i encourage them to practice without scolding, I like to say Ive been doing this a long time and I know when my students aren't practicing. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

ON GUITAR INSTRUCTION , I WILL START A BEGINNER WITH CHORD STRUCTURE AND BASIC TECHNIQUE. THEN WE WILL PROGRESS TO TIMING AND RHYTHMS, TO FINGERPICKING TECHCNIQUE AND ALSO INCREASE CHORD STRUCTURE INCLUDING 7 THS 6THS FLSTS SHARPS AND BARRE CHORDS . IN VOCALS ALL STYLES ARE GLADLY ACCEPTED AND I WILL CUSTOMIZE MY LESSNS TO THE INDIVIDUAL STUDENT ,. INCLUDES POP VOCALS, CLASSIC THEATRE VOCAL TECHNIQUE AND INCREASING THE VOCAL RANGE OF THE INDIVIDUAL STUDENT THROUGH PRACICING VOLUME CONTROL AND TREMELO TECHNIQUE. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Double Bass Euphonium

The way I approach teaching music is very simple. I just think of each student as myself when I was their age and think how would I want to learn it if I were to learn it again. 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

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice

I have great appreciation for music and the art of teaching. I began teaching music at a very young age, and instantly knew that it was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. After receiving my Associate degree, I began studying Music Education at Florida Atlantic University. Currently I am just a couple of semesters away from receiving my Bachelor of Music Education degree. I can't wait to share my knowledge and experience with others, and gain even more expeience along the way. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Ukulele Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I encourage all my students to learn the basic rudiments of music including music theory, sight-reading and playing ‘by ear’. I recommend Mel Bay’s “Children’s Guitar Method” and Hal Leonard’s “Guitar Method Book 1” for school age children. However, many of my students have decided to concentrate on learning basic theory involving chords and scales to develop ability to play ‘by ear’. When working with voice students I focus on basic theory, breath control, and vocal scales to develop student’s ability to discern musical intervals. Read More