Guitar Lessons in Sussex, WI

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele

My teaching dates back to my early career as a gigging musician. If there were to be a rehearsal before a show, I would show my bandmates how a certain song were to go. Eventually, I decided to do some private guitar teaching gigs besides making a living as a gigging musician. My first teaching gig was for one of my cousins whose son wanted to learn guitar. After a couple of lessons with him and he eventually lost interest in learning guitar. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I ultimately hope that I can instill my students with a passion for music while ensuring they have fun! I stress the importance of regular practice in order for students to make weekly progress, and ultimately desire to help them develop their playing technique and theoretical knowledge while making room for them to explore their personal interests and enjoy playing their instrument. Since I have a broad array of musical interests, I am accordingly open to incorporating different aspects of musical study such as writing and recording into lessons as students progress, as I find the act of creating something of one's own to be an incredibly valuable part of making music. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Trumpet

Hi, my name is Justin and I've been teaching private lesson. And teaching band since 2015. I went to Wisconsin Lutheran College and earned my degree in 2007. Before beginning teaching I was a stay at home dad for a number of years until my two kids were in school full time. I'm very passionate about creating an appreciation and love of music in students of all ages. I love helping my students have fun, learn new skills, and grow as musicians. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Double Bass Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I start beginning students with both a method book and a blank manuscript which we use to journal weekly. The method book is to instill a variety of fundamental skills while the manuscript (or materials saved and shared in google drive) is used to be a fun way of focussing and developing each student's individual trajectory. More advanced students may or may not require a method book per se but may be referenced to a variety of sources dependent on their current level of development. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

Milwaukee guitarist Ian is currently finish his BFA in Classical Guitar Performance under renowned guitarist Rene Izquierdo. He has won numerous awards including the First Prize at the 2012 Classical Minds Guitar Competition in Houston, TX. Ian has performed in masterclasses for acclaimed guitarists such as Lorenzo Michelli, Roland Dyens, Florian Larousse, Gabriel Bianco, Raphaella Smits, Jerome Mouffe, Marcin Dylla, Denis Azabagic and Jorge Caballero. He has been featured on radio shows and music festivals throughout Milwaukee and has performed throughout the U.S. and Europe. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

Adult Classical Guitar-Learning theclassical guitar can be a very fulfilling and enriching experience no matter whatyour talent level. From my personal experience, I did notreceive classical guitarinstruction until I was in my early twenties and did not realizewhatbeautiful music I had been missing for most of my life. It was that experience that inspired me to make it my career and pursue a dream. You will learn the classical guitar in a supportive environmentthat willnot onlygoat the pace of your learning style butchallenge as well. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Trombone Ukulele Euphonium Tuba

I play in a wide variety of diverse musical groups on various instruments. I have performed with orchestras, big bands, and jazz combos as well as funk, hip hop, and even metal bands, all at a professional level. Although trombone is my main instrument, it has given me the solid foundation to play euphonium and tuba at a high level as well. My strong background in guitar also gave me the skills to learn ukulele, which now make up almost half of my lessons taught. Read More