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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Guitar lessons in Los Angeles . Whether you are looking for beginner guitar lessons for your kids, or are an adult wanting to improve your skills, the instructors in our network are ready to help you now!
Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I have been a teacher for the last 7 years: having worked at after-school programs, I have learned how to understand the psychology involved in teaching and how to get students motivated but sparkling their curiosity based on their personal experiences. I encourage students to practice on a consistent basis for as much time as they can, but most importantly, I encourage them to listen. The art of listening is much understated in music education at times and is really what made a difference in my playing, so I like to include listening exercises that go along with technique in order for the student to develop a well-crafted musicianship. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Voice Lap Steel Guitar Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
For small children, I like to teach from the same book I first learned how to play guitar from. But, for older students, I like to base our lessons on their interests. Generally, I will ask a student if there is a song they really like. If so, we will learn the song by ear, or by sheet music for those interested, and break down all of its pieces. Then, once we understand the inner workings of the music, we will apply it to different situations. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Drums
My first experience teaching came during my time on the high school drumline. My school couldn't afford to fund faculty to lead the drumline, so during my junior and senior years, I took on the role of teaching new students, some of whom had never even held a drumstick, to be performance-ready in a short amount of time. When I moved to Los Angeles for school in 2013, I began teaching drum and guitar lessons in my free time, to fellow UCLA students at first, then expanding to the greater Los Angeles community, teaching students as young as six. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Violin Drums Bass Guitar Ukulele Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Music Acoustic Guitar
Drums and Percussion: Alfred's Kids Drumset Course-Dave Black and Steve Houghton Elementary Drum Method-Roy Burns Intermediate Snare Studies-Mitchell Peters Alfred's Beginning Drum Set Method-Sandy Feldstein and Dave Black Primary Handbook for Mallets-Garwood Whaley Violin: Suzuki Method Guitar: Hal Leonard Guitar Method-Will Schmid and Greg Koch Ukulele: Kid's Ukulele Course-Ron Manus and L.C. Harnsberger Bass: Hal Leonard Bass Method Ed Friedland As students begin to grasp more on fundamentals, they will be introduced along the way to various repertoire relating to their skillset or challenging them to go to the next level. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I have been teaching privately since 2006. I specialize in jazz drum set, but I can teach all sorts of styles of music as well. In addition to drum set, I teach rudimental, marching and classical snare drum, classical percussion (mallets, timpani), afro-cuban percussion (congas, bongos, timbales), sight reading, music theory, and beginning piano. I also have experience teaching high school drumlines, as well as jazz and rock bands for middle school and high school students. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
For beginners, I like to either start by asking their favorite kind of music, bands, etc. I can also try showing them cool, guitar friendly music that they may be interested in. From there, I develop a personalized syllabus for the student based in their preferences, strengths and weaknesses. Also, slowly but surely I introduce and explain music theory and start working with basic books such as A Modern Method for Guitar by William Leavitt. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Trumpet Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Harmonica Recorder Electric Violin Fiddle Piccolo Oboe English Horn Keyboard
I never yell or scold. I can keep the boat on even keel, and not sink to drama. I am warm but firm about requiring hard work on improving. My teachers include some of the world's greatest professors at prestigious Universities. My teaching is world class as you they say. I am familiar with the textbook techniques handed down for centuries, so you will be learning the tried and true technique that the world's best musicians use. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
Physical readiness: Your child has the fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination necessary to hold and play the guitar without undue difficulty.
Interest: Does your child express an interest in playing the guitar or listening to music? In my experience, the students who are the most excited about learning and being able to play, are the ones who not only progress the fastest, but who are the most likely to stick to guitar and not give up.
Attention span: Can your child focus for at least 15-20 minutes at a time? The interest factor mentioned above can also come into play here, as the more interested a child is in learning guitar, the more likely they are to be able to focus on lessons without getting distracted or bored. It's important to make sure they have the attention span to handle focusing on lessons for at least 15 minute intervals of quality focus time.
Ability / time to practice: Will your child have the time available to practice regularly? Consistent practice is key to progress on the guitar.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
Warm-up: I start with some basic exercises to loosen up my hands and get the fingers moving.
Scales and chords: Practice playing scales and chords to build finger strength and improve technique.
Songs or pieces: Work on a song or piece of music I'd like to learn, focusing on accuracy and playing at a slow tempo.
Speed building: Gradually increase the tempo as I feel more comfortable with the song or piece.
Improvisation: Spend some time improvising, either by playing along with backing tracks or coming up with my own ideas.
Review: End the session by reviewing what I've practiced, and noting any areas I'd like to work on in future sessions.
When will I start to see results?
Progress depends on several factors, such as frequency and duration of practice, natural ability, and previous musical experience. On average, most guitar students start to see material results within the first couple of months of consistent practice, but as mentioned, this will depend mostly on what a given student puts into the endeavor, in terms of time, effort, and patience.
For beginners, seeing results may mean being able to play simple chords and songs, while for more advanced students, it may mean improvement in specific skills such as dexterity, speed, or musical expression.
It's important to remember that learning to play guitar is more of a marathon than a sprint, and that progress will come with time and dedication.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Practice slowly, patiently, deliberately. Slowing down when practicing allows a guitar player to focus on the finer details of playing the instrument, such as finger placement, hand posture, and strumming technique. It enables them to play the correct techniques accurately, rather than playing fast and making mistakes. Playing slowly helps to build more skilled, precise muscle memory, so when the player speeds up, the correct techniques become second nature, and one's playing sounds much more accurate and rich.
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