Guitar Lessons in Masonville, CO

Instruments: Guitar Mandolin Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Typically I like to using songs and common chord progressions and incorporate different skills we are working on into songs. This way the student learns a repertoire while learning skills. However this is up for debate and we can cover whatever the student desires. Often times teachers teach a blanket method using certain scales, chords, ect, expecting that this will miraculously result in the improvement the student desires. I am firm believer that this is not the case. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I first taught about 45 years ago when I was a teenager. Since then I have been helping people learn more about playing music on both a casual and professional basis. I strive to discover where the student is and what they want to accomplish. I also train students in Music Theory, reading and transcription because it is important that musicians are able to communicate with other players clearly. Music is vital to my life and I am grateful to those who helped me - I hope to have a positive impact on the folks who I get to work with. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Synthesizer Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

With beginning students, and even with advanced students, it is important to first agree on a common vocabulary, and asses the level of fluidity in reading musical notation. Next are some basic written exercises to correlate notation and playing in the mind of the student. This initial theoretical tie-in allows for a more substantial expansion in understanding in the long term, as well as a strong basis for the development of one's improvisational capacity. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Banjo Ukulele Mandolin

I've taught all ages in studio, in my home, and in students home. I've taught across the DC area and the NYC metro area. I've taught the very young and very old. I've taught for special circumstances and needs of all kinds. Ask me about it and I'll tell you. I can prepare you for auditions, coach you for performance, and help you find your voice in composition. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar

I have taught private guitar and piano lessons for the last four years. I really love sharing all I can with others to enable them to have a fun and fulfilling experience in learning music. An approach I favor with students is to help them learn songs that they pick and then use those songs as a springboard to teach skills such as technique, reading music, theory, and improvising. I always encourage students to write their own originals and to play for family and friends or any events. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am a composer/guitarist from Greeley with a passion for teaching any who would like to learn more about music. Ive had the opportunity to perform in from of multiple different audiences, from a performance of my symphonic writing to playing in guitar quartets and different bands. In 2019, I graduated with a degree in Musical Composition, so I have an extensive background in music theory and how to apply it to playing an instrument. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Harmonica Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Practice Practice Practice! and wanting to practice. Probably the most important thing in music at first. The biggest problem is method in itself. There is not just one way to teach everyone. Music is a lifelong study. It never ends. So learning should be the encouragement of accomplishment. Which has to involve learning some theory but focus on mechanical and listening skills as well. Whether we practice the same drum beat over and over or strumming the same chords its here that we find what we call music. Read More