Guitar Lessons in Wagontown, PA

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Fiddle Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar

On the handful of instruments I teach, I generally begin with concrete, fundamental resources such as the Suzuki methodology for violin, essential elements and the Superbook for guitar, Panofka Vocalises and Classical repertoire for voice, and a collection of piano songs that escalate from individual hands to Middle C position, and then eventually to standard "C" and shifting positions. As the student expands their knowledge and familiarity with their instrument, I incorporate popular/folk/world music, performance opportunities, and more challenging sonatas, song cycles, arrangements and composition exercises that get the student performing and creating as they expand their musical inventory. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums

I started playing drums at age 10 thanks to my father, who is a drummer and always had a drum set or two set up in the garage. I joined the school band in 5th grade, but soon quit, as I was distracted in school and it was a little too academic. It was in 6th grade that I started my first band with some friends, and I've played in various bands ever since. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

For any student that I teach, I always start by finding out the student's primary motivation and interests and then I develop the teaching style appropriate to their needs. Often times, beginning adult learners are simply interested in learning some songs so beginning with chord progressions to build up confidence and have them playing something recognizable within a few short lessons. For beginner students that are interested in theory, I typically start with the Major, Minor and Pentatonic Scales and then go into Chord Progressions in various Keys. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele

My experience as a teacher begins 3 years ago as an independent teacher. I began with four students and gained more via word of mouth. During my final year of college, I worked part time at South Jersey Conservatory of Musical Arts. Throughout my years as an instructor, I have found that consistency is the key to progression. Progression, especially for children, helps keep the student motivated and gives them a sense of achievement. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I'm a very laid back teacher and I do my absolute best in making my students feel comfortable and also have fun while in the process of learning the art of music. I will give the students the tools they need to learn their instrument or instruments. I expect them to use the tools that were taught and practice at least thirty minutes per day and at least five days per week. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar

I am passionate about the beauty of music and helping others to understand it and express it. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music and in Religious Studies from Elizabethtown College (May 2013), and graduated from the college's Honors Program. I have experience as a soloist, accompanist for various instruments and ensembles, piano teacher, a choir member,and a worship leader on both piano and guitar. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn Tuba

Hello there! My name is Michael, I am a trombonist/arranger/educator in the PA/NJ area. I love music and I love teaching even more. In 2015, I graduated from the University of the Arts with a degree in Jazz Performance and a minor in music education and in 2016, I got my master's in Music Education from the University of the Arts.. As a musician, I've had the opportunity to play at the Sydney Opera House, Carnegie Hall, all throughout Italy, and I've toured the U.S a good amount, playing in New York City, Syracuse, Rochester, Burlington, Boston, Oswego, Delaware, Washington D.C, Los Angelos, etc. Read More