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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Guitar lessons in Mesa . 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: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I started teaching when I first got my drivers license in order to maintain an income that was related to music. I quickly learned that I was quite decent at explaining concepts and connecting with students on different levels. When I was 19 I started working at the School Of Rock where I taught group classes, 1 on 1, and helped put shows on based on curriculum that I was given by the school. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Trumpet Keyboard Electric Guitar
My teaching experience dates back to my days working in Los Angeles working as staff composer songwriter, as I began to teach private piano and voice lessons part time 15 years ago I've found that a combination of blues and modern music can go a long way in helping students enjoy and progress their studies in piano, voice and guitar. The most important lesson is to have FUN! I encourage my students to work on their own compositions that promotes creativity. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
The first time I taught I was about 15-years-old and it ignited a passion for sharing my musical experiences with others! I started teaching an 8-year-old and from there had the opportunity to teach people from all over the world! I've taught people from places like Tonga, Ghana, England, Wales, and China. My students have not only become better at guitar but had a great time while doing it! I've found it works best to teach the foundational skills using the students' favorite genre of music. Read More
Instruments: Guitar
For beginning students, I would like to start with knowing exactly where they are at with guitar; how to hold it, how to tune it, how strum it. Once the student understands those fundamentals, I like to start on open chords with easy fingerings (usually learning chords is very exciting since you can hear what you are accomplishing). With that, I would like to get to know the student and understand what the student wants out of the lessons; what they like to listen to, what they want to learn, what is difficult for them, etc. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Harmonica Lap Steel Guitar Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Recorder Conga Latin Percussion
I started playing acoustic folk styles in 1962 and added 60's rock and more as time went on. I joined my first rock band in 1965 and have now played all styles of rock, blues, folk, country, bluegrass, jazz, and contemporary Christian and worship music. I also play and teach bass and other stringed fretted instruments, keyboards, and drums and percussion. I began teaching private music lessons in 1968 and began teaching professionally in 1989 at AZ Bible College. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
Anybody can learn a few chords but its about how you play those chords and riffs. I'm a firm believer that as guitarists we are to internalize the music. If a guitarist doesn't feel what he's doing then why would the crowd? I'm also a positive reinforcement type of person in general. Regardless of what it is, people need to be encouraged. Playing guitar, even for somebody who is completely in love with playing, can be extremely frusterating at times. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Keyboard
Most of my students (who don't already know) start off with basic theory (Major Scale & Major and Minor Chord Formulas). Whatever their ultimate goal for learning would determine where I would take it from there. If your goal is to play one song for your significant other we can do just that. If your goal is to perform we can cater to that as well. Maybe you're goal is to learn enough to write your own songs. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Euphonium Mallet Percussion Music Acoustic Guitar
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
I often notice this if they seem frustrated or disappointed in their progress. I'd look out for a desire to learn a song or melody they find popular or if they're finding interest in music outside of assigned school music. If they seem unmotivated, ask what they want out of music! I'm versed in all styles and more than happy to facilitate their interest.
When will I start to see results?
Noticable results depends on the student, every student will progress by a years time. In my experience, progress is noticable in as little as a month of steady lessons if the student is following lessons and assignments as designed.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
Hearing Benny Goodman on my parents' old records and loving the sound the clarinet could make in just the jazz genre.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
I'm most proud of the completion of my Masters in Performance, the two original compositions I've commissioned and recorded, and the students I've helped achieve a level of playing they wouldn't think possible.
Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
I've had students selected to perform in Master Classes and one admitted into the NAU studio. Their success is in learning musicality and effective performance practices for the pieces they we're performing.
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
I chose Saxophone second as it was the most logical next step and slowly branched out to all varieties of Clarinet and Saxophone. The other Brass I can play are due to my Music Education degree.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
About 15-30 minute chunks focusing on specific goals to avoid burn out. If you don't achieve the goal in the first session, save it for the next 15-30 minute chunk.
I only practice in long sessions when testing for endurance in a piece or etude.
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
I have a degree in Secondary Music Education for the reason if loving what a high level of musicianship the students in that age group are capable of achieving with the proper direction and foundations. My second is a Master's in clarinet performance with the goal of understanding the history and development of the instrument/playing styles to understand the different music written for the instrument and how to interpret the music with the composers inspiration in mind.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Isolate your section and first mess with the rhythm, i.e. swing the rhythm or change the slur/articulation pattern. In combination with slow tempo increases, has proven helpful for myself and students.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
Traditions of Excellence- Beg
Standards of Excellence- Int
Hite Studies- Int
Kroepsch-Adv Int
Rose Etudes- Adv Int
Cavalini Capprices- Adv
The above are just examples, I have multiple books and orchestral excerpts as tools to achieve different goals (technique, musicality, articulation, finger patterns, complex rhythms and extended range).
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
Finding your individual sound and developing flexibility on the instrument.
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Tanya
I'm interested in in-studio guitar lessons for me 7yo daughter. Our schedule can only accommodate weekends or possibly Wednesday afternoons around 3pm
Kim
I have been playing classical guitar for a couple of years. I would like to get assistance to enhance skills and need the discipline of regular instruction.
stephen
my son is interested in learning to play the guitar and I would like to start him off with some lessons. Preferrably from someone who can keep him engaged.