Guitar Lessons in Keystone Heights, FL

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Music is a beautiful thing to teach to anyone and it transcends differences of culture and language. My past experience learning from different teachers with international backgrounds has allowed me to expand my knowledge and love of music. I love to teach, and the best part of it is when the student starts getting better and grasping techniques and concepts with the smile on their faces that's the best part. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Trumpet Euphonium Music

I look for abilities and goals of my students and I foster them to achieve those goals. I also work hard to find methods that work for individual students. What I have found over thee years is that each student has different needs when approaching playing an instrument and so I look to identify those and work with the student's strengths. I also try and find creative ways to help students overcome various issues, such as developing range or learning to feel a steady sense of beat. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

There is a wealth of great instructional books by Mel Bay and Hal Leonard. In general I do not use any one volume exclusively, rather, I like to get a feel for the student's interests and goals and develop a lesson plan accordingly. I think it is incredibly beneficial for all musicians to have some kind of tried and true manual for reference, and so I encourage all of my students to work with at least one book. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

One thing I try to do is find out what my students goals are and what their skill level is. Based on that I can shape lessons to that end. I have taught students new to the guitar from "The Art of Guitar" by Grant Gustafson. I incorporate things more familiar to the student as well to keep it fun and interesting When I was going through school, I personally studied in the following books. Read More