Guitar Lessons in Lake Geneva, FL

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have been teaching in some capacity since college. I have directed a high-school praise team and taught guitar, piano, and recorder in a corrections institute. One of my earliest students was a former band-mate. One of the early lessons is the importance of practice. He saw for the first time my work ethic and commitment to daily practice. What I learned from the experience is the importance of demonstrating good music study habits and encouraging the students interest in music so that they can continue to grow and enjoy the guitar. Read More

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

I am passionate about music and I play at least 7 instruments. I love alot of international music styles as well as American styles (soft rock, rock, hard rock, progressive metal, hip hop reggae, etc.). My music degree is from Auburn University Montgomery and I have done live performances within a band, ensemble, and on my own. I have had the opportunity to play with different musicians with various styles and I have added their techniques to my teaching when it comes to my students. 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

My most recent teaching experience has been at a local University, where I have had the great pleasure of teaching courses in music technology since 2014. Working in a classroom environment has been both challenging and rewarding and has strengthened my versatility as a teacher. But unlike the classroom where I have to focus more generally to help many students, private lessons allow me to focus on students' individual goals, while still bringing the expertise and rigor of the classroom. Read More