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Featured Guitar Teachers Near St Paul, MN

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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Guitar lessons in St Paul . 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!

Garrett K

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Double Bass French Horn

I am a driven and passionate musician, who loves performing, and most of all passing on my love of music to students. In 2014 I graduated from Messiah College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education, Studying both horn and Jazz Bass. Upon graduating Messiah, I attended Bowling Green State University studying Horn Performance. My wide range of musical experiences has equiped me to teach different styles to a wide variety of students. Read More

Matt E

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

It is vital to show every student how talented they are. I set students up for success by giving them goals that are objective, acheivable, and flexible. Students should know exactly what I expect for the next lesson, so they can be be prepared. My goals for students are never to frustrate them, but challenge them to be better than they thought they could be. I like to leave each lesson with specific goals, but these goals have lots of room for "extra credit," meaning that students can experiment on thier own time with the exercises, allowing them to develope thier own unique musical style. Read More

Rachel F

Instruments: Guitar Voice

For "pop-style" singing I tend to borrow some useful vocal warm-ups from Roger Love's "Singing with the Stars",but most of them are modified or tailored versions of scale warm-ups. For structuring lessons I follow the structure of the book "Singing for Dummies" because I have found it to go through the modules of learning to sing in an order that makes a lot of sense and it is a good foundation to refer to. Read More

Raphael P

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

During our initial meeting I work with the individual to clarify his or her personal goals which includes the guitar. Understanding the student’s motivation greatly enhances his or her state of being happy, healthy and successful. We may revisit the goals as needed. My playing experience and vast knowledge of music material and aides will be utilized to match appropriate expediting goal achievements Opportunities to learn sight reading and how to memorize, as well as, develop skills in song writing and improvisation. Read More

Evan E

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe

As a teacher, I've learned so much from my colleagues and peers, but likely not as much as I've learned from my students. I've found that some teaching practices are outdated and I think I can bring a fresh and modern perspective to teaching music. I like to base my lessons around the student's natural curiosity and desire for learning music. Whether that be trying to play in the school band or wanting to learn a Led Zeppelin song, I believe that giving my students this ability to make their own decisions, helps them become more confident, motivated, and passionate about succeeding as a musician as well as in their own personal lives. Read More

Ryan S

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar

My loveof music began at a young age through playing piano, percussion, and guitarand continued to grow throughout my years of schooling. I graduated from Metropolitan State University of Denver in May of 2013 with my Bachelor of Music degree with a Concentration in Music Composition. I have since been spreading my knowledge of music throughoutmy local community through teaching, playing, and composition. I have released twomusic albums, one in 2011 andthe other in 2013,in which Iplayed percussion, drum set, guitar, bass guitar,keyboard, and sang while also recording, electronically programming,composing, and producing the albums myself.I have been building my studiofor over eight years and have acquired many pieces of equipment that help me teach, compose, play, and produce music. Read More

Kelly B

Instruments: Guitar

I began teaching during my time in college. I have been teaching private lessons for over 5 years now and have seen a huge improvement in all of my students. I encourage a regular practice schedule and assign weekly studies for the guitar. I encourage all my students to learn to read music but have also found that having them learn with their ear can be beneficial. My main concern is that the student becomes passionate about the guitar. Read More

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Peter R

Instruments: Drums Music

Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
It's important for beginners and intermediate drummers to learn from the same basic books that have been the staple for teachers and students for time and memorial. I make sure I incorporate lessons from: 1) George Lawrence Stone's Stick Control 2) Ted Reed' Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer 3) Joe Morello's Master Studies 1 & 2, 4) Podemski's Standard Snare Drum Method 5) George Lawrence Stone's Accents and Rebounds 6) Rubank Elementary Method I use so many other books that are too numerous to list.

What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
The drums never cease to amaze me. There is always something new to learn or improve on. This instrument requires musicianship, strength, endurance, and 4-way independence unlike any other instrument. As a drummer, you need to "get out of your head", and let yourself go. Once you overthink something, your playing can start to sound academic. You must be able to execute without tripping over yourself. Unless you're ambidextrous, getting your non-dominant hand to do what your dominant hand does is the single hardest thing to achieve and maintain. Every one of my professional drum colleagues says the same thing, "it's a constant struggle and a lifelong challenge to build control with a non-dominant hand."

What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
Being endorsed by HingeStix Practice Drumsticks was monumental for me. I knew I had arrived as a player and a drum teacher when I got that endorsement. But I also knew I had accomplished being a drummer when fellow musicians would tell me that I was a great drummer, perhaps the best drummer they had ever heard or played with. I know that I'm not as good as some, or better than others. But I appreciate the positive feedback. I've also written and produced music projects over the years that borrow from my percussion background to create driving music beds and themes for television and cable broadcast, and streaming digital platforms.

Why did you choose your primary instrument?
Like many children of the sixties and seventies, Rock n Roll was very popular. The English music revolution had taken hold. When I saw The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Herman's Hermits, the Kinks, and more, that did it for me. But it was the Dave Clark Five that pushed me over the top. Dave Clark was the lead singer and the drummer. That, too me, was the coolest thing I'd ever seen, and that's when I knew I wanted to be a drummer. I needed to be a drummer!

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