Guitar Lessons in Springfield, TN

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice

My teaching experience dates back to high school, when I was a surfing instructor in Huntington Beach, California. I love helping people achieve their goals. I starting teaching music after graduating from college in 2010, when I trained to become a professional Vocal Coach at Songbird Studios in San Francisco. I fell in love with teaching vocal technique, performance skills, and songwriting to a wide age range of students--as young as 6 and as old at 75! Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Ukulele Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

I teach students of all ages and all skill levels! It is my goal to instill a passion for music within each and every one of my students. Working with the individual student is important. I will take into account your experience, skill level, and preferences. I am calm, caring, passionate, and considerate, and I love teaching! I will not only be your teacher, but your #1 fan. I'll work with you to accomplish your goals and help you become a confident and successful performer, or simply help you learn a new skill and be creative! Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar

Because I teach only part-time, I have a limited number of students so I'm able to create custom lesson plans for each individual. My goal for a first meeting with any student is to get to know the student. I want to know what music the student is into, what they want to focus on, why they're taking lessons and what their goals are. From there I can create a lesson plan that is a productive balance of fun, intriguing, challenging and fulfiling. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Music Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For beginner students who are children I like to start by teaching them the songs that they like, because that keeps them focused on learning and engaged in the beginning. Then I go on to teach them the industry standards and classics that every guitar player needs to know to be effective. Finally I can move on to teaching theory and the reason why songs sound good in the first place all the while doing both Mel Bay and Hal Leonard lessons when applicable. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I'm a motivated and passionate teacher who loves to work with students, sharing my love for all kinds of music. I started playing piano when I was seven, and have regularly studied music under the tutelage of several wonderful and knowledgeable teachers ever since, and I continue taking private guitar lessons even today. I received a Bachelor of Music degree in Commercial Music from Belmont University in 2017. Playing with a wide variety of ensembles in a wide variety of styles, including rock/metal outfits, pop acts, country bands, jazz and fusion groups, and classical guitar duos and trios, has definitely been one of the defining aspects of my life-long music education. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Synthesizer Double Bass Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Teachers are faced with a unique opportunity that of being able to grow while helping someone else to grow. Whether it be a wide-eyed five year-old child with fresh ears, a socially challenged teen with a spark, or an adult whos finally started after a lifetime of excuses, teaching music combines many elements, many skills, and many rewards. Learn to play funk, rb, rock, blues, hip hop, jazz, or even classical Theory, Scales, Finger Exercises, Phrasing,Songs, How to read and write music, create solos, write your own songs, and Jam with others. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Ukulele Mandolin

I began teaching guitar when I was 15 years old. At first it was like many part-time in high school, but it quickly became a passion for me. I grew to love watching a student discover the things they could create as they learned to use the instrument. It is like watching them find an entirely new world. In order to encourage this, I have found that the lessons have to be fun and the musical preferences of the student have to be taken into account. Read More