Guitar Lessons in Middleburg, FL

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Later I will teach more advanced theory for intermediate students and start showing them how to put the knowledge together. For advanced students we will start transposing between different keys and scales and mixing scales together and eventually be able to circle through the circle of fifths the best we can. I also teach songs that the students want to learn and I teach how to read and write music. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My style of teaching is focused on kindling the flame that ignited the interest in the first place, and fanning it into a fiery passion for honing the craft that is musicianship. When the student progresses to an intermediate level, or in the event that they're already there, I will direct more attention towards improvisation, which targets the students imagination, improves ear training, and expands the students vocabulary of chord shapes and scale patterns. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Trumpet Euphonium Music

I have played trumpet since middle school. I played in a military drum and bugle corp, and continued playing through college where I received a degree in music theory and composition all the while being a part of the trumpet studio at the University of Florida. Since I have been a music minister being involved playing at church services on a regular basis. For the past 8 years I have run the music program at Saint Francis Academy. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My interest in music began at a very young age. In high school I studied music theory and took guitar lessons. At that time, I became fascinated with all of the iconic electric guitar virtuosos from classic to contemporary rock - the performance practice and technique on one hand, but also how these devices were framed by a larger musical context outside of the guitar itself. I attended Northeastern University, Boston, and focused on the classical guitar in addition to pursuing a degree in music technology and composition. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have been teaching in some capacity since college. I have directed a high-school praise team and taught guitar, piano, and recorder in a corrections institute. One of my earliest students was a former band-mate. One of the early lessons is the importance of practice. He saw for the first time my work ethic and commitment to daily practice. What I learned from the experience is the importance of demonstrating good music study habits and encouraging the students interest in music so that they can continue to grow and enjoy the guitar. Read More