Guitar Lessons in Meridian, CA

Instruments: Guitar Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Ukulele Euphonium Piccolo Music Acoustic Guitar

I am a Los Angeles-born and Chico-grown educator, who completed my Bachelor's degree in music at California State University, Chico. I have an extensive background in music, with over a decade of experience as a performer and teacher. In addition to these musical qualifications, I have also gained experience in the behavioral health field as a personal mentor, aid, caregiver and teacher/ aid trainer which supplement courses that I completed in the health and wellness field. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar

For beginning to intermediate guitar players, I would suggest learning some of the fundamentals and basics from Hal Leonard's Guitar Method Complete Edition - Books 1 2 and 3 (bound together in one volume). As the student develops a better understanding of music and a better ability to play it, I would then work on finding them a piece of music that challenges their knowledge and technique, yet also a piece of music that they would want to play, and that they would be passionate about learning. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I assess what the student's current strengths, weaknesses, and needs are. Every student will have a different approach in the lessons as everyone has different taste in music and different learning styles. I cater to the student's interests to make the lessons easy and interesting while making sure that the student is aware of the reason that they are understanding how the topic they are currently learning blends and builds into their overall playing and musicianship. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

Everyone learns differently, so I adjust my teaching to every student I take in. However, I strive to help my students master the fundamentals so that they can begin paving their own musical path. I enjoy all types of music and encourage my students to pursuit their interests as I find it motivating for them when facing new musical challenges. My main teaching method is to encourage persistent practice (especially for beginners) as it will help develop muscle memory in the fingers. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Conga Electric Guitar Djembe Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am a passionate, motivated, and an experienced music instructor. I have been playing guitar and other various instruments since I was 11 - I'm currently in my mid thirties. I graduated in 2014 with an Associates degree in music from Sierra Community College, where my main focus was guitar and composition. Soon after, I transferred into Sacramento State's guitar program where I gained extensive knowledge of guitar scales, chords, and applicable techniques that make every day playing more enjoyable and professional. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

-15 years of experience in performing arts -8+ years of experience in video/audio editing software -6+ years of experience as a private music instructor for adults and teens -6+ years of experience in teaching children from 2-11 y/o -6+ years of experience as an artist/band consultant I have worked with a diverse group of kids and adults as a Music Instructor, Performing-Art Consultant, and Audio Engineer. I believe in creating a learning environment that reinforces the strengths of the students and help them to learn music techniques that work for them! Read More