Guitar Lessons in Mission Hills, CA

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar

My main focus of teaching is on the student, and on developing and expanding their existing musical interests. I develop a lesson plan and schedule that begins with the musical interests and passions of the student, their favorite bands, favorite songs and musical styles. From there I take each of their favorite pieces of music and demonstrate how the building blocks of music were used to create each, and how they can not only recreate their favorites, but start to create their own musical identity. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Ukulele Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I began teaching piano when I was 16 years old and I am very fortunate to be able to share the passion that my teacher shared with me. It's crucial to me that students are learning the pieces that they wish to learn and support each students personality so they are progressing while having fun. I also make a point of sharing little anecdotes and fun facts from world history, literature, science, and nature, as music is embedded in all of those things. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Saxophone Drums Mallet Percussion

When teaching I always discuss the interest the student has first. I can adjust to any method of teaching. Once we establish their goals, I make suggestions of various ideologies. I prefer to create the lessons weekly, and use the idea of theory, harmony, melody and rhythm as a building block in order to enable a student to move at their own pace. I start a student from the point where they are in terms of theory. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

In 2006, after moving to NY to attend law school, I discovered Musika. I applied to become a guitar instructor, and given my background of working 1 on 1 with many high school students over the past few years, and my experience as a guitarist to that point, I was accepted as a new instructor. Over the next year or so, I taught several young aspiring guitarists - from the age of 17, all the way down to the age of 4 - and truly enjoyed seeing each one of my students progress noticeably, week after week, in their ability to play. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Lap Steel Guitar Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I began teaching guitar lessons at the early age of 17, and have continued to make private instruction a mainstay of my professional career ever since. Working with students across all ages and abilities, in my home studio or travelling to them, my passion for teaching has only grown over time. I find no greater delight than seeing the smile on the face of a new student who is getting those first few chords under their fingers, or helping an advanced student tackle a tricky riff or progression. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

With my youngest students I like to start note reading early to build a strong foundation. I often use the Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 1, or the Christopher Parkening Guitar Method Vol.1 2. Depending on the student's playing style, we may use other books or handouts as well. I also teach with guitar tab or tablature, which can be an easier way to start learning songs and riffs. With all my students we will go over chords, melodies, strumming, picking(finger-style or with a flat pick), hand-eye coordination. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have played guitar for about 11 years now ever since I was started high school. I taught and performed classic rock music and I played in various blues/rock bands around my hometown of Berlin, MD. I wanted to develop my skills even further and take my career to the next step so I learned classical guitar while in high school from a professor at Salisbury University and continued my studies with a graduate from Peabody. Read More