Guitar Lessons in Phillips Ranch, CA

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

If you think you've practiced enough, practice 100 times more. I make sure you know what you want out of your instrument. I need to know your goals so I can tailor my teaching style to your specific needs. Are you a hobbyist? Do you want to play live on stage? Are you a recording musician? Or do you simply want to write music and need an instrument to assist you? Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Trumpet Saxophone Flute Clarinet Bass Guitar Ukulele Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My approach to music lessons is to customize and graft them to the student. I approach all of my private lessons as music lessons, not just guitar, saxophone, theory, composition, or piano lessons. Throughout my career, I have consistently found value in being a well-rounded, knowledgeable musician, strong in a variety of skills, instruments, and genres. This is not to say that I do not strive for mastery, and encourage my students to do the same. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Harmonica Banjo Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I use Alfreds guitar method books for guitar and bass.  Piano I use the Bastian and others.  I teach from both my song books, and by thier cd or audio tracks.  I teach each student individually and move them forward to performance level. I teach how to read music and music ear training.  Theory training is also available at lessons as needed. Once I get the student past the basics on to intermediate level, I can listen to cd or audio recordings and reproduce the instrumental part on the spot. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

The main methods used for students who want a more technical approach would be Suzuki, for those who want to learn their favorite songs we would use guitar tablature. Modern Guitar; Mel Bay is a very simplistic method for those who don't want to be bombarded with too much technique and have a less complex approach in their development. There will also be customs lessons created most of the time to suite the student. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

All of my students are free to progress at their own pace. The more consistent their practice routine, the more steadily their technique will improve.When it comes to learning anything the value of an effective practice routine is priceless. My Students learn how to develop their own custom, well balanced practice routine which will consist of various rudimentary exercises, which build stronger technique, and classical guitar repertoire, a final product to show case your talents. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Synthesizer Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I was born into a musically inclined family, and I decided to be the first to take it to a professional level. I started on piano with songs from games and films I enjoyed, but I always tried to come up with something of my own. During high school, I joined the marching band on alto saxophone and taught myself to play and read music. I was section leader for 2 years. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I like to mix instructional books with opportunities to learn songs outside of the text books appropriate to the student's interests, style, and skill level. For the guitar, I like Terry Carter's Rock Like the Pros, Beginning Class Guitar Method and Intermediate Class Guitar Method. These books have comprehensive practice exercises, including classical and popular music exercises, and great songs of all levels to learn. The Mel Bay and Alfred music method books are also great for guitar or drums. Read More