Guitar Lessons in Shawnee Mission , KS

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

Instruments: Guitar Drums

...More advanced guitar students study advanced techniques, like 2-handed tapping. I work with them on soloing, or whatever else they're interested in. Most beginning drum students start by learning basic rock beats, and songs, eventually progressing to advanced fills, techniques and styles. ... Read More

Instruments: Guitar

...I have a working curriculum that I think accommodates many different aspects of music, with a focus on individual playing styles and capacities. I adhere to what the student would like to pursue as far as material and technical ability.... Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Acoustic Guitar

...My teaching experience dates back to my early 20s and my college days. i started teaching private lessons part time, for some family and friends etc, and have been teaching and meeting new people and students ever since. the number one factor in learning your craft is to dedicate yourself to regular and consistent practice or rehearsal into your schedule and stick to it if you want to be successful. and i will always encourage my students to maintain a healthy balance of rehearsal into your daily life. i can't emphasize this enough; especially the younger students, to build a routine, as it tends to really help the student progress and gain a passion for the their craft. i encourage my students to enter competitions and recitals, when the time is right of course.. as well as work on composing their own original material, so they can feel good about their accomplishments and stay motivated to learn. i am my own students resource and im always willing to help out anyone i can and im always looking to bring on new students of all ages!... 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.... Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Harmonica Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

...At the same time, students have to be motivated to play the music presented to them, so as much as possible, I try to give them the agency to help develop a lesson plan.... Read More