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Featured Guitar Teachers Near Riverside, CA

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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Guitar lessons in Riverside . 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!

Forrest P

Instruments: Guitar Trumpet Trombone

I love sharing my knowledge of trumpet and music with students as well as inspiring creativity and the desire to learn. I believe it is mostly up to the student to teach themselves, I simply show them how to do this in the most efficient way. There are countless method books to choose from and most of them leave out the most important details of how to actually practice and get results. Read More

Andrew Z

Instruments: Guitar

Theres nothing more fulfilling than watching a student develop a genuine passion for playing the guitar! I believe its essential for each student to progress at their own pace, and I support this by setting achievable goals in each lesson. Celebrating these accomplishments not only builds confidence but also fuels their motivation to keep learning. By taking the time to understand what excites each studentwhether it's a particular genre like J-pop or a favorite songIm able to tailor my teaching approach to match their interests and goals. Read More

Grant R

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Ive been playing bass and taking lessons since the early 2000s and playing guitar since 2010. I started working as a bassist at MI while I was still in school and I started teaching my own private lessons when I got out of school. Now I teach mostly out of my home studio or at the students home. Most of my musical experience I have learned from playing gigs around town. Read More

Petar C

Instruments: Piano Guitar Ukulele Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am very fortunate to have worked with great teachers, who not only inspired me to play the guitar at a very high level but also to desire to pass on that knowledge to my students. I am very passionate about working with all my students. I strive to make every student comfortable, but gently nudge them to become the best musician they possibly can. I encourage students to get ready and perform on stage and in front of an audience as soon as possible. Read More

Ivan U

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar

Music brings me a lot of joy, and I hope to impart that to my students! It takes time and effort to gain mastery of an instrument, but the resulting freedom and fulfillment of being able to play and enjoy music are more than worth it. It was during high school that I started to teach piano, and my love for teaching music has only grown since then. I love teaching students of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Read More

Cheyenne M

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

Every student progresses at their own pace. I write out the homework for the week on a piece of paper for both them and the parent to see. When their expectations are written out, it's easier to see how far they've progressed. Most of my lessons start out with asking how their week went and how much practice they were able to get in. We then review the material from the week before and talk about the progress or any difficulties they may have come across during the week. Read More

Alan L

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Synthesizer Ukulele Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I like to think of my teaching styles and methods as very practical yet very encouraging and nurturing. The best way to ingrain a new concept or idea I have found is to teach someone a practical way in how to use it, usually through learning a new song or exercise which expands their horizons and outlook on things. Nothing invigorates me more than to see students get excited when they finally understand or grasp something I have taught them. Read More

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Brent L

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
It's still a process; desire increases evermore. Music is something one can learn to love and develop passion. Everything in life can be related to music and the revelation of life being enriched by music. It decided for me.

Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
Some family members play instruments. But the ones who don't play and only curate music, they are ones who can reveal the most about art. Some play, some don't, but they've all inspired me as fans of music.

What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
Rock. It's simultaneously easy and difficult, while being the bridge from European Classical to Rural American Blues and it's English Reimagining, and on with it's infinite possibilities.

If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
Kept and open mind and desire to explore favorite instrumentalists and find out "How do they do that?" I found an equal love and appreciation of the trumpet, drums, piano, guitar, bass, vocals, etc. But I simply determine myself primarily a guitarist, but with the capability to think like multi-instrumentalist.

If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
Screenwriting, Stand-up Comedy or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Competitor. Something in the arts, but whether we work in music or crafts or teaching, we strive to be masters of our art.

What does a normal practice session look like for you?
30 minutes to 6 hours of noodling, jamming, writing and recording. Build rapport with the instrument or teacher/student, let the direction of music flow while implanting the teaching techniques for the music.

If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
B.A. in Songwriting: Music Education from Berklee College of Music and an M.F.A. in Instrumental Studies from California Institute of the Arts. I knew to be a better musician, I needed an education and mentorship. I found it in the albums I grew up listening to and the private instructors near home.. But I also found it on the college level.

What is your dream piece to perform and why?
"Nomad" by Santana. A lesser-known heavier instrumental from an often neglected "guitar vocalist". Every song I learn to perform or write to perform is a dream piece because I put my own thing into it, whether it's Beethoven or AC/DC.

Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
Required reading and studying of most well-known method books. Effective selection of applicable lessons, particularly the books of Hal Leonard and Songsterr and Guitar Pro. Music software is helpful, but not essential. Sometimes your cell phone will suffice in a student's music education.

Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
Successful student talent shows and honorary performances at city government events. School officials and music colleagues give positive reinforcement. My favorite success story is when a student forms a band and becomes a songwriter.

What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
Songwriting. You need your capabilities on the instrument to flow at the speed of your creativity. If you want to write something, you need the instrument to not hold back the ideas being written.

Why did you choose your primary instrument?
The frequencies emitted and versatility of the guitar adapts to any musical environment. I felt more capable with the guitar than on drums or behind a microphone or with a trumpet.

What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
The completion of our debut album and application of learned techniques to positively affect the listener. Weekly performances with more experienced players. Teaching others the art of music and seeing the inspiration in the student as my teachers had seen in me. The affirmation of "cool".

What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Just a little every day, makes up for an hour of cramming. Ten to fifteen minutes a day is more productive than ten to fifteen hours a day.

How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
When a child expresses an interest in music and how an instrument functions, then a child can soon determine a favorite artist or song and from where the song was first heard.

When will I start to see results?
After five hours of built rapport and implementation of lesson plans, the student will have a solid foundation for playing the rudiments of the instrument. After ten hours of lessons, the student will be able to play favorite songs and after fifteen hours, the student will have the tools to learn songs independently.

Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
Craig Beck and Joe LoPiccolo were my first private instructors. A wealth of knowledge and sunny disposition makes for a great teacher. However, the first music teachers were my parents who introduced me to the music of Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Stevie Wonder, Santana, Miles Davis and Metallica. Eventually I found mentors in my teachers at Berklee and CalArts.

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