Guitar Lessons in Stapleton, CO

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar

I began teaching guitar part time in late high school to just a few students. During college, I expanded my student base to include up to 30 students per week. I also have plenty of experience teaching group lessons of up to 25 children in both lesson and rehearsal formats. I prefer to teach my students using a jazz sensibilty applied all types of music. This brings about a well-rounded and open-minded perspective on both writing and performing in all genres. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Fiddle Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I started teaching privately while attending university in Denver, concentrating in jazz and American improvised styles on guitar. Although while I love jazz some of my favorite music is surf, classic country, and soul (blues and rock n roll too). I have 7+ years teaching experience and for the past several years had been teaching from my home office in Wheat Ridge, although now I also teach out of the Golden Music School as well. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Synthesizer Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For very beginners, I will typically start with a basic method book, such as Hal Leonard to learn the essentials of basic technique. For adults or students with more experience, I will cater my lessons specifically to each students interests and goals as I find that this is the best way to keep students engaged and excited to learn. I teach music theory along with anything we learn in a lesson so the student can apply it to material they are already familiar with and interested in. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Ukulele Double Bass

In any lesson with me the studeent will be working on technique, ear training, learning music, and learning to play with other people(or "jamming"). The "jamming" section always keep the lessons fun and informative, and teach the student how to play music with other people. And as always, I encourage all of my students to bring in music they enjoy, so that we can work on learning it together. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I treat my students as professionals and we agree to lofty goals together. It was just this thinking that got me signed to the Beatles label. I use a combination of these areas of expertise and my own "MUSIX system. AREAS OF EXPERTISE • Professor/Instructor/Facilitator • Speaker, lecturer, seminar leader • Producer of recording artists • Songwriting, Scores, Arrangements • Computer music creation and sequencing • Manages cause-related project partnering • Outstanding interpersonal skills • Created MUSIX system of perceiving sound • Develops Artist/ media concepts • Develops youth through music and art • Fund Raising projects and financing • Conducts workshops, classes. seminars Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I know of the importance and rewards of a good music education. Playing a musical instrument can give a student much self confidence, relaxation and enjoyment. It is rewarding for me to work towards that goal for every student that I have the privilege of teaching. I share my positive musical experiences with my students so that they will continue to explore and appreciate performing and also listening to music. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Ukulele Mandolin Fiddle

I provide individualized instruction with a theoretical focus. I want students to understand the music that they play. I view music as a language and believe in the importance of being able to manipulate it to convey a message to the listener. I allow students to choose the songs they learn and couple them with technical exercises to improve dexterity and familiarity with the instrument. I believe in a "do no harm" philosophy, where my primary goal is to have students enjoy music on their instrument without being overly burdened with "homework" and "practice." Read More