Guitar Lessons in Red Feather Lakes, CO

Instruments: Guitar Voice

I believe that performance is theessence and ultimate expression ofmusic and I impart this idea toother aspiring musicians through my lessons. Intrinsic to this process is the application of emotionand the use of dynamicswhich ultimately is the ebb and flow of music and the core of what draws others into ones musical world. This process, along with proper warm-ups, practice, developing good study habits and personal dedication is what I want every student to learn. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Trombone Organ Synthesizer Ukulele Recorder Euphonium Music Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

I taught Elem./Secondary Music for 30 years in IA and CO. As of this writing, I have been teaching private piano lessons for 35 years. I also served as Colorado (CMEA) State Chair of Elem. General Music and directed award-winning children's choirs, even piloting and hosting various regional honor choral music festivals along the way. I am a church Director of Music at Allenspark Community Church in Allenspark, Colorado. I play piano at various venues across the state of Colorado and the country, have recorded 6 cd's of piano music, and love giving lessons to students who are excited to learn. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Synthesizer Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

What keeps one interested in playing music, in the long term, is the ability to realize melodies one hears in one's head. In my experience, this is the most joyous aspect of one's musical practice, and is the underlying goal in my teaching strategy. Some aspects of one's practice, like repertoire, are geared towards performing for other people. Others are muscle and mind building exercises that increase the fluidity of one's motions while sounding their instrument. Read More