Guitar Lessons in Los Nietos, CA

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

To say that I am passionate would be understating how I feel about music. I like to think of music as an extension of myself -- as one of the ways that I look to express myself and connect with people. Because of how I feel about music, I like to make it as fun as possible all the time -- whether I'm teaching a student or practicing something new for myself, I always try to bring out the joy in everything I do. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My teaching experience began during my time spent as an undergraduate in college. Since then, I have become increasingly dedicated and engaged with my commitment to teaching students music / guitar. Consistent practice and commitment to the instrument is always something I encourage in students, something I believe comes naturally when students find themselves constantly enjoying/having fun learning/playing the instrument. Above all, I do believe that having fun while learning an instrument is not only ideal, but necessary. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Music

Certificate III Music (Bass Performance)
 Certificate IV Ensemble Performance
 Certificate III Music Business
Certificate Taylor Swift Eras Tour Punisher Album Cycle Tour Stranger in the Alps Album Cycle Tour Rosa Linn 2023 -I Heart Radio Forum ALTer EGO Festival Lizzy Mc Alpine -2022 Ellen Performance - Kim Gordon 2021 -No Home Tour -Better Oblivion Community Center 2019 (Phoebe Bridgers Conor Oberst - boygenius 2018 (Phoebe Bridgers/Lucy Dacus? Julien Baker) TV Appearances Saturday Night Live, Ellen, Conan O Brien, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Last Call with CarsonDaly, Tiny Desk, KEXP Recording Highlights Jeff Schroeder (Smashing Pumpkins), Rod Castro (Beyonce, Bebe Rexa) Nick Zinner(Yeah Yeah Yeahs) Your Old Droog (MadLib/MF DOOM) Vice Cooler (Peaches, The Raincoats). Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Viola Bass Guitar Ukulele Mandolin Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Education Studied with John Kaefer (Quantum Break, Sequestered, Shark Tank) and Michael Bacon (The Jewish Americans, Boy Interrupted, The Bacon Brothers) Mannes School of Music at The New School New York, NY o M. M. Music Composition GPA 3.9 o Private Instructor: Dr. Lowell Liebermann Drew University Madison, NJ o Bachelor of Arts, Music - Guitar/Composition GPA 3.5 o Private Instructors: Dr. Trevor Weston and Dr. Norman Lowrey Ithaca College Ithaca, NY o Studied Music, Theater, and Film GPA 3.4 Experience 2015 Present 2016 2018 2012 2014 2010 2012 2018 Present Music Composer Smashing Graphics Game Studios, Todd Griffin Asst. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Cello Bass Guitar Ukulele Mandolin Acoustic Guitar

For young children I usually use the Suzuki method books for song selection and through those we can focus on the basic fundamentals of positioning and technical development. It is easy to see what needs to be addressed through those first few songs and we can go from there. For older children and adults we can select from a wider variety with input from the student and we can work on whatever technical issues arise based on the level of the student. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

With students that are full beginners, I like to start them out with some reading to show them how time is divided and how to identify notes on the staff. I've found that finding notes on the staff helps them learn the notes on the fretboard faster and easier. I use a book called Guitar Method Book 1 by Hal Leonard. For students who are more advanced, I will focus on their time feel, sound, and music theory. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Bass Guitar Double Bass Music Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I know everyone learns  at different speeds so making sure they are comfortable yet challenging is important to me.Being able to know when the student is enjoying and not making it a chore is a key to helping and encouraging a student learn. Watching them progress in their insturment is rewarding in of itself and nothing is more satisfying. As the student starts to see him or herself accomplish each lesson I like to praise, push and encourage to keep on. Read More