Guitar Lessons in Tampa Heights, FL

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar

I exclusively use a positive approach toward teaching, affirming a student's abilities and potential. Of course, music is work that requires dedication and perseverance, but at all times it should be fun and engaging. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Organ Harmonica Ukulele Mandolin

For students who are young children, I typically start by addressing the importance of playing what you hear. So, I will teach them beginner classics, such as Twinkle Twinkle and Merry had a Littl eLamb, but I also teach them what thunder sounds like, or a siren, and etc. by drawing on everyday life obejects that create noise. I then move on to learn my student's interests to device a method of positive reinforcement if they complete their homework asssignments or answer questions correctly, usually in the past this has been candy. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Mandolin Fiddle

Students will actively participate in determing the course of their learning experience. Learning style, strengths, weaknesses, talent/potential for the choosen instrument will be assess during the first and/or second paid lesson. The details of this evaluation will be shared with the student (and/or parent)toward the end of the second lesson.Beginners will typically follow a course of instruction that includes basic music theory, and developing the simplest methods necessary to maximize communication between student and instructor, minimizing jargon terms that have little relevance to the students initial goals. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Harmonica Ukulele Mandolin Acoustic Guitar

I look to find what inspires the student naturally, while striving to open the student's mind to new styles through understanding new patterns. I set tangible goals that help the student measure their success; I make sure the goals are both realistic for their pace and also pushing them to their fullest extent. I also provide reinforcement of successes and accomplishments because I know this is valuable for a student to flourish and move forward confidently. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

I enjoy the thrill of watching the spark ignite....... thats what I call it.....when the love of playing your guitar or bass happens. I have taught guitar and bass for many years,and today, I have the honor when my previous students have become successful musiciansand some are now teaching others, and making their dreams come true, as I did,when I began playing the guitar.....that is satifaction and a job well done. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Violin Viola Electric Violin Fiddle

I began offering private string lessons in College during summers in Florida. I taught private string lessons. Further into my education I took internships in music therapy working with many different populations. I gave therapeutic music lessons to patients in hospitals like Massachusetts General Hospital, Worcester Recovery Center and McLean Hospital. There I ventured into teaching guitar and voice. At Berklee College of Music, I worked with young children during our city's Beantown Jazz fest to help introduce them to new instruments. Read More