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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!
Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Banjo Ukulele
I am an enthusiatic and experienced instructor and I want to share my passion with others. I graduated with my Bachelors of Music in Music Composition from Indiana University in 2004. In 2013, I graduated from the University of Redlands with a Masters degree in Guitar Performance. As well as being an experienced instructor, I am also a seasoned performer. I have an eclectic and extensive musical palette and have found myself performing in everything from classical guitar recitals as both a soloist and ensemble player, in pit orchestras, small jazz combos, folk music duos and pop music groups. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Music
For students who are just starting out and happen to be children, I typically employ a teaching approach that begins with the acclaimed Hal Leonard's Essential Elements. This comprehensive method lays a solid foundation by covering the essential musical fundamentals. Once a young student has gained a firm grasp of these basics, it's an exciting juncture where I can start introducing them to a repertoire that's tailored to their level of advancement, all in preparation for their very first recital. Read More
Instruments: Guitar
For novice players, I generally start with a simple song, usually one by the Beatles but most importantly, a song that the student loves and will feel a great accomplishment learning in order to gain confidence. Then I delve more specifically into technique. Each song should teach a technical lesson! Read More
Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar
I have been teaching students since 1999 privately as well as with small groups of people. I'm very passionate about transmitting my experiences to every single student and encouraging them to achieve their goals with the best attitude. I’ve recorded, toured, and played with: Edisun – (FOF-EMI), Dive (Phase One – Red Sony), Ana Free (Warner Singapore), 202 (Pop Art – Sony/BMG), Panza (Ultrapop), and many others. I’m currently on tour with Diego Garcia (Elefant) about to promote his upcoming album “Paradise” playing all over the US, Canada, Mexico, South America & Europe. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Double Bass Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Keyboard Djembe
With every skill comes discipline, devotion, and passion. I'll show my student the roots of drumming as well establish the influences that influenced our favorite musicians. I go over rudiments and applying them to the drum kit for all genres of music and grooves, stick control, technique, coordination/independence, drum fills, reading music and I also encourage my student play along with a tune of there choice or mine to get a feel for popular rhythms and tempos. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I have 15 years of experience teaching private, one-on-one lessons and 25 years of experience as a guitar player. In addition to teaching private lessons, I was a faculty member at Allegro Musique, I.C.M and Melocad/Universal Music in Paris France from May 2009-Jan 2014 where I taught guitar electric and acoustic, as well as band classes. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Ukulele Recorder Double Bass Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
My journey in the world of music has been incredibly fulfilling, especially when it comes to teaching. Over the years, I've had the privilege of sharing my knowledge and passion for music with eager learners of all ages and backgrounds. Teaching music has been a transformative experience for me. There's a unique joy that comes from watching a student's eyes light up when they grasp a challenging concept or successfully play a piece they've been working on. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Music Electric Guitar Classical 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?
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...
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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 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...
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