Guitar Lessons in Tara Hills, CA

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Trombone Ukulele

I like to emphasize fundamentals, especially if a student is just beginning. I believe a strong foundation makes it easier as they progress. For all instruments I always have my students prepare both technical exercises and solo material. I always emphasize historical context to bring the music to life. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Conga Latin Percussion

Jake has been playing guitar and percussion for over 20 years. He teaches all levels of guitar and congas, as well as beginning piano, voice and drum set. He went to Berkeley High School where he played guitar in the BHS Jazz Ensemble. He then attended the New School in New York City, majoring in jazz guitar studies. He has studied jazz guitar with Steve Erquiaga, Dave Creamer and Jack Wilkins, and congas with Josh Jones, Sandy Perez and other Cuban percussionists. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar

I have been teaching privately since undergraduate college days. In addition to private lessons on guitar and piano, I have facilitated group workshops, directed ensembles, and tutored reading comprehension in some Oakland public schools. It's a profound joy to see young children have their first musical experiences as well as to see the fire of music be rekindled in those who have put an instrument down and have decided to pick it up once again. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Viola Bass Guitar Organ Ukulele Electric Violin Music Keyboard Electric Guitar

I eventually earned a degree in Fine Arts and German language from the University of Texas at Austin. To this day, I use what I have learned to teach the future generations how to make beautiful music. Back in Texas I ran a private music studio where I would take on students in the San Antonio area. As I accumulated more and more students, I noticed most suffered from some sort of mental disability. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Viola Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I began teaching private lessons part-timewhen I was still in high school on Long Island. I have taught in elementary day care in the early 1990's and taught in public schools elementary general music and chorus, beginning instrumental music at the elementary level, as well as middle school orchestra in the San Lorenzo Unified School District. After a vocal chord injury, I left the public schools to create my indie record label, produce new projects and allow healing. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My methods really depends on the student. First I evaluate them what you can do and what you want to do. I never just teach a student a song. There will be theory, I feel you really need to know what note or chord you are playing. It's crucial for later as you learn . So I mix it up usally a half hour every week is good some people half hour every two weeks. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

Hello! I have over 20 years of experience teaching and performing as a guitarist, composer, producer and recording for my band. I live and breath music 24/7 and I absolutely love to share my knowledge with my students. Besides teaching Guitar and theory, I also teach music production as well. I'm officially endorsed by the following brands: EVH (Eddie Van Halen) Gear, Jackson Guitars, Morley Pedals, SIT Strings, InTune Guitars Picks and Line 6. Read More