Guitar Lessons in Shawnee, KS

Instruments: Guitar Voice Acoustic Guitar

im a passionate and motivated voice and guitar instructor and i love working with students young and old, new and seasoned and i love sharing the gift of music. ive been teaching voice for over 20 years and guitar for over 10 years now. ive been performing in vocal ensembles, quartets, choruses and choirs since 1985 or so. ive literally performed all over the world and sharing my music has been one of the greatest experiences of my life as a musician and as a person. now im taking my musical life experiences to the classroom as a voice and guitar instructor/teacher. this is where YOU come in. so.. let's get started! mr. rob. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Organ Ukulele Recorder Keyboard Djembe

For beginner's, I do typically start with Hal Leonard's Essential Elements books. For intermediate, I'll evaluate what materials they've used thus far in their lessons and go from there. If someone is familiar with a set of books in a positive way, there's no reason to change the books they're using. I do believe, however, there is profit in a variety of repertoire, so a diverse lesson is key. I have learned from experience that simply learning one genre (classical, jazz, showtunes) is less desirable than having a familiar ear to multiple styles. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Synthesizer

I want to take you in the direction that you want to go. The approach is very hands on, you with your instrument. Music is endless so its important that we focus on direction and goals. With short term goals in place and regular practice you can achieve the success that you desire. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

We will glean a lot of learning from what is contained in these easy to read and understand books. This is true for children and adults. The reason I prefer the Mel Bay Children Guitar Method is because most people want to learn how to play the guitar while singing songs or play the guitar with someone else singing the songs. The Children Guitar Method begins with that end in mind. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Double Bass Classical Guitar

I enjoy using popular method books designed to help develop technique at the student's specific level. I also particularly enjoy creating my own exercises that may be more beneficial to a student's specific technique development. Being a bass/rhythm guitarist, I place a lot of value on tempo and rhythm accuracy, and other key elements to being able to play successfully with others. I believe technique development to be of vital importance and approach it on a student by student basis - no two students have exactly the same lesson plan! Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

The method books I use are Hals Leonard Books 12, Alfreds Kids Guitar course for ages 5 up, Mel Bay method books 12, Alfreds Book 1 for Chords. For the more advanced student I use the Berklee Guitar Method by William Levitz. Read More