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Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I have performed dozens of shows with big bands, jazz combos, rock bands, and choirs. I have recorded both professionally and in my own practice space. I have experience teaching young children percussion, as well as general teaching experience with children ages 3-8. I love setting a good example for young people and sharing my love of music with them. As an intelligent, hard-working, and personable young man, I believe I am well-equipped to the task of instruction. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar
I began teaching guitar when I was 15. Since then I have taught people of all ages and varying abilities. I help students to learn at their own pace and own style. Not everyone wants to learn to read music right away, so i Taylor my instruction to your personal goals with playing guitar. I encourage my students to practice daily and to play with other people. Most of my teachers showed me the path, I just had to walk down it. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
For all of my students, I like to blend what they need to know and what they want to know. I find that especially teaching guitar, learning it is very goal oriented. My students and I always come up with their goals during each lesson so they can have something to work up to for each week. Practice does make perfect, so I do strongly encourage practicing at least a couple hours a day. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Synthesizer Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I Love teaching music, and love helping others progress on their musical journeys! I've played music for as long as I can remember, and spent my childhood learning just about every instrument I could get my hands on. As a young adult, I rigorously practiced piano and studied music theory, eventually writing an 80 page thesis analyzing jazz piano improvisation in college. Now, I like to spread my love of music by showing others how much joy it has brought to my life, and helping them to experience that same joy. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I start my beginning students with Alfred guitar method. If someone wants classical lessons I start them with the Fredrick Noad books and some Sor and Segovia studies. For people interested in improvisation we begin with Blues and then take it where you want to go. Advanced students I give more master class type lessons where we discuss more advanced music ideas. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
Hi everyone! My name is Cole and I've always had a great passion for music. In elementary school, I played violin and trumpet, later switching to baritone and euphonium in middle school. It wasn't until high school that I finally landed on guitar after my best friend bought me a cheap Stratocaster for my birthday. I graduated from the University of the Pacific with a Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy and a minor in Psychology back in 2022. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I started teaching guitar when I was in Highschool(4 years ago), initially learning guitar in public school I had a very large communal aspect of what specifically Classical Guitar was. As I grew and took guitar more seriously, I entered a high school classical guitar class, many of my peers were beginners, and me having had taken lessons for 5 years prior the teacher allowed me to help out with teaching the instrument. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
I believe the more practice the better... but it may be a good idea to not put too much pressure on yourself (or your student). Instead of thinking you need to practice 30-60 minutes every day, just think about sitting down and up picking up your instrument for 10 minutes... 10 minutes of focused practice of lesson material will be beneficial. And there is a pretty good chance 10 minutes turns into 15, 20, 30, or more... And this will be easier to achieve without the overwhelming pressure of having to practice for hours, and hours.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
If your child can sit still, be attentive, and try his/her best to do what the teacher is showing, they can be ready and able to do lessons. But the child has to be interested and excited about learning to play the instrument. Students and parents should realize it takes hard work and dedication to become proficient on an instrument such as guitar. There will be pain in the finger tips, mental fatigue and self-doubt... The student must have the mental strength to overcome such obstacles. And the desire must come from within.
When will I start to see results?
Typically every student is different and rate of progress is directly proportional to the amount of time spent practicing. If the progress is coming slow take a look at how much they are practicing. If week nights are busy and they don't have enough time to practice, parents should help students manage their time so they have enough time to finish school homework and get at last ten minutes of focused practice per day. You really have to treat music class like any other class you take in school. Study and learn and practice everyday and you will see progress. It can often take 1-2 years to become proficient and adept at playing songs well. But again it depends on the students' determination, perseverance, and desire to pick up the instrument. The desire cannot be forced and must come from within.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
I suppose my Father inspired me to play by having guitars and playing while I was growing up. I saw how much fun and enjoyment he had when playing music alone or with friends. I began taking guitar class in Junior High School and playing along with my Dad and his friends. I think it was the challenge of mastering guitar itself that inspired me to keep working and learning. I didn't even think about it. It seems I was naturally drawn to it. I had the determination to learn what to do and then practice it until it sounded good.
I also learned that playing songs over and over for fun is also good practice. The repetition will help you master chord fingering, chord changes, and rhythm patterns. Studying the composition of a song will give you insights to what chords sound good together and what kind of dynamics can be used over the course of a song. With a general understanding of the basics, you can take what you've learned and begin to create your own sounds. The sky is the limit for musical creativity and that's what truly inspires me.
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