Guitar Lessons in Waukesha, WI

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

My teaching experience dates back to my senior year in high school when I started tutoring younger guitarists in the jazz band. That was 8 years ago. Since then, I've been teaching a number of students in their own homes, online, and even in my band's recording studio! 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 Trumpet

For all beginning students, I usually will take a lesson or two to assess where the student is at regarding music, depending on (if any) previous experience with music, e.g. piano lessons, etc. For trumpet students, I am not beholden to any one instructional method book. Usually, I will select whichever one I feel the student will be most successful utilizing. A couple of examples of method books I use are Standards of Excellence and Student Instructional Course. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Trombone Ukulele Euphonium Tuba

For brass players, I use Arbans, Bordogni, and Blazhevich etude books coupled with Rubank and other duets to form a solid foundation. From there I try and let the students' own interest in music guide other parts of practice. With strings I like to start out with the Hal Leonard beginning books to get the basics of reading music. From there I couple learning popular tunes the student picks with developing method books to maintain a strong fundamental of playing. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Double Bass Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I'm an experienced, fun multi-instrumentalist with over 20 years of teaching and performing. I hold a Bachelor of Arts Degree from UW-Milwaukee and studied music at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. I have performed with many national acts throughout the US and Europe and also have collaborated with many artists as both a co songwriter, performer and producer. I enjoy guiding students to reach their musical goals and structure lessons to be very individualized for students and their interests. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Music

For beginning students, I incorporate music theory right away with echoing tonal and rhythmic patterns, and then eventually matching them to music on a page. This is called the sound to sight system and is proven to be the most conducive way to learn music literacy. For older students I will assess their skills and if they already can read music, we will continue to practice this skill by doing one or two sight reading examples each lesson. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

It is my goal as a Suzuki and classical guitar teacher to challenge the student while inspiring them to be good players and human beings as they go through their musical journey. As a teacher, Ithink it is important tobe genuine and to let loose at times tomotivate and encourage the student in a supportive and safe environment.Lastly, it is my aim to work as a teamwith the student to truly maximize apositive, joyousand memorable experienceall the whilefocusing on tone, technique andgoodposture.Ilook forward to working with your childand making a difference inher/his life. Read More