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Featured Guitar Teachers Near Santa Ana, CA

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

Justin B

Instruments: Guitar Saxophone Electric Guitar Djembe Acoustic Guitar

Every person is different as every student is different, so I make a point to cater to the individual and not get locked into an umbrella method of teaching. I make myself available to each student to ask questions and get the most information out of whatever subject we might be discussing/learning. I make sure that each students needs get met by determining on day 1 of lessons what they want to get out of music and the instrument they are learning. Read More

Josh G

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I tailor my methods specifically to each individual student's goals and current skill level. My personal goal is to progress each of my students as quickly and confidently as possible in the direction that he or she wants to go, whether it be becoming a great lead guitar player on electric guitar, or getting chords and strumming down so they can play their favorite songs, or being able to improvise over backing music. Read More

Tyler L

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Synthesizer Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion

My personal teaching experience began while studying in Phladelphia at teh Unviersity of the Arts. As I started my 5 year Music Education minor/clearence program, I started to adapt what I was learning and develop my own style and flow of teaching. I began tutoring my friends and fellow classmates after school in the music library on campus, teaching them compex jazz theory, ProTools/Logic DAW shortcuts and processes, piano accompaniment, intervals, inversions,  rhythmic dictation, bascally reinforcing what we learned earlier in the class. Read More

Alan L

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

As of now, I have a business degree with an emphasis on entertainment and hospitality and have been playing guitar professionally for 15 years and bass guitar for 12 years. Some of the things I do professionally range from studio production/recording sessions to live performances (either with my own band or other peoples' groups or bands) and touring. I'm very grateful and blessed to be able to experience everything that I have up to this point at my still young age and nothing makes me more happier than to also be able to share that joy, passion, and experience with other people in the hopes that it might change their lives as well. Read More

Jean D

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice

Each student interested in expanding their knowledge and abilities in voice, piano/keyboard or guitar will be introduced to reading music and asked to practice the lesson plan each week at home. With practice, you will see your abilities grow stronger and stronger, and you will be able to play and sing along to music with ease. We will be working from lesson books specifically designed for you, and each weekly lesson will be documented in a notebook as a daily practice reference guide. Read More

Talia G

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice

SOMATIC:Teach technique to develop technique. Use exercises and bodily movements to develop vocal and breathing coordination and skills. Teach performance in songs (acting, movement, stance, etc.) Read More

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Joe C

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

What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
Touring with 2x Grammy Award winning artist Sarah MclachLan and performing on American television for the first time (the Tonight Show) definitely stands out! Scoring my first Feature Film and getting some award nominations for scoring was also a highlight!

Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
Carley Rae Jepsen is an artist I worked with that went on to write the biggest hit world wide in 2012 "Call Me Maybe.

What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
I think the art of improvisation is a lifetime pursuit but generally mastering chords and solos is also an ongoing jorney...

Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
I use Hal Leonard and Alfred method books for beginning students who want to learn the basic music rudiments of learning how to read music.

What does a normal practice session look like for you?
My practice session typically includes warm up exercises using scales and chord melody arrangements then after I'm warmed up, I usually focus on repertoire.

When will I start to see results?
Results will depend on the student, but generally most enthusiastic learners will start to see their practicing pay off in 2-4 lessons!

Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
My teachers were the guitarists that I looked up to when I first heard them play....like Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, and Eric Clapton.

What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
I have been a jazz fan for so long but now pop music that combines elements of jazz harmony is what I gravitate towards. Jazz is challenging on all levels.

When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
I became a professional musician at the age of 16 or 17 and first performed live with my first band at the age of 14. Thinking of it as a career path was a gradual decision...

What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Always keep the instrument within reach. Make it accessible! Never leave it in it's case when you come home. Ideally keep it in the room where you spend the most time and create an environment that promotes focused practicing and is conducive to practicing. Have a music stand set up, a portable stereo system perhaps, and have all your music within easy reach. Keep the guitar on a stand where you can just grab it and even if it's to sit on the couch and play while watching TV....Anything that makes you want to grab the guitar is good!

If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
I think I would still be in the field of education in whatever capacity that may be.

If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
My music degree is focused on music education.

Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I remember in 7th grade a classmate brought his brother's electric guitar to school for show & tell and I was immediately mesmerized!

Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
My great grandfather and maternal grandmother were both musically inclined on piano and violin. My great grandfather was a professional composer in the Philippines.

How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
If your child shows a lot of enthusiasm that is consistent and asks about learning the guitar on a regular basis, then that's a good start. If they are constantly listening to guitar oriented music, that's a sure sign that the motivation will be there. Sometimes a child's hands may be too small initially. This needs to be evaluated in an introductory lesson or meeting.

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