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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Guitar lessons in New Orleans . 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 Voice Saxophone Harmonica Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I begin with the fundamentals of music theory that you will need to begin playing your instrument, and then I like to get straight into learning songs as quickly as possible. The student may choose what songs to learn (recommended) or I can make suggestions. You will learn a range of skills including tuning, instrument care, song struture, chords, soloing, and MUCH MORE. My goal is for you not just to learn to play certain notes or chords, but also understand why that note or chord fits where it does. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
The first thing I do is find out where you already are. If you’re a beginner, we’ll get right into the basics and build from there. I like to use a book to supplement lessons but not as a main focus. If you’ve already been playing, I’ll usually try to find anything you may have missed along the way that I consider to be important. Once the basics are covered, our path is greatly dependent on your goals. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it is important that each student progresses at his or her own place. I encourage this by setting goals and assignments for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a student's desire to progress and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar
After I graduated from Roosevelt University I had more time outside of academics to start a teaching practice. In 2011, I worked at Lynn Marcel School of Fine Arts in Hillside, IL. As a drum instructor I helped design a corruculum plan and taught younger students ages 8-14. In 2013 and 2014, I worked at School of Rock in Oark Park, IL teaching drum set, voice, and piano for students of all age groups. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Viola Drums Bass Guitar Mandolin Double Bass Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
For those who are just starting on an instrument, I usually focus on basic technique. Bass and guitar are both physical instruments in their own way, and getting acclimated to the feel of it is key to having success on it. For bass, I typically teach out of the Suzuki book series, while as for guitar, I use the Hal Leonard's Essential Elements, however, I am happy to teach whatever method a student or their parents feel strongly about. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Mandolin Lute Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
My first Classical Guitar teacher, Mr.Patrick Kerber (A classical guitar professor at Southeastern Louisiana University), was a gigantic inspiration for me. He studied personally under the legendary classical guitarist Pepe Romero. It was through him that I truly discovered the Classical Guitar. He began teaching me Mr.Romero's technique and musical phrasing that has lasted me until now, and will forever be the arch-stone of my playing. I went on and decided that I needed to study with Mr.Romero directly and joined the Celedonio Romero Institute, where every summer for 5 years I studied personally with Pepe Romero, among other members of his quartet, "Los Romeros" musicians that have won countless Grammies, been recipients of honorary doctorates from prestigious universities, were knighted by the Spanish nobility, and etc. Along studying personally with them, I also had the opportunities to perform in masterclasses held by them, and play along side them in orchestral performances as well as ensemble performances. Together we played pieces like "Concierto de Aranjuez" by Joaquin Rodrigo, "Fantasia para un Gentilhombre" by Rodrigo, "El Baile de Luis Alonso" by Geronimo Giminez, and much more.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
If your child desires to begin playing! The sooner a student begins taking lessons from a teacher the better. It's better to learn under instruction so that the student does not develop bad habits. Specifically tension-- tension can lead to many injuries with excessive playing. I'm here to make playing the instrument as easy as possible.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Practice painstakingly slow with the use of a metronome. Focus on keeping your hands as light and tense-free as possible.
If you detect tension in any aspect of your technique; drop your hands down at your side -- totally limp-- until they feel heavy. Then, slowly and methodically raise your hands to the instrument and focus on how light your hands should feel now. Apply pressure very slowly to the strings plucking consistently. Once you get a good crisp sound stop applying pressure. This is the best way to learn that playing any string instrument does not require the use of force.
When will I start to see results?
This depends on the level of the student.
Advanced and intermediate players will begin seeing the difference very, very quickly with practice. They will notice clearer and more articulate musical phrasing, lighter and easier technique, and a significant boost to their tone. They should quickly make progress in learning more advanced repertoire.
Beginners will start with learning about the instrument in its entirety. How to hold the instrument, music theory, how to play slowly and methodically. Once this is done, we will begin learning simple etudes and studies that not only hone their newfound skills, but will get some beautiful repertoire under their fingers that will last them for however long they stick with music.
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