Guitar Lessons in Waynesville, OH

Instruments: Guitar Ukulele

The eventual goal is to teach a student how to teach themselves. I've found if you mold a musician you're making someone whose interest in music will persevere, always taking that next step, and always finding more interesting and challenging questions. It’s within this gradual cultivation of curiosity and knowledge where I’ve found the most joy and I see it as a responsibility to share that place of joy with my students. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Saxophone Flute Clarinet Bass Guitar Ukulele Recorder Piccolo Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

It is vital that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I feel just as strongly that every student be using material that they want to learn to maintain interest and to maximize the enjoyment of learning. Folk, Pop, Rock, HipHop, Jazz, Latin, Classical ... the list goes on and on. On signature feature is keeping track of the lesson progress, repertory and artists to gain inspiration. I uncover what inspires each student. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

My teaching experience dates back to my earliest teenage years, when I convinced a local church (and my parents) in Cincinnati, Ohio, to let me teach privately in one of the church rooms. Soon afterwards, I landed a teaching job with Howard Early Music there, one of the more reputable music chains in that area. Since then, I have taught master classes, clinics, and private lessons in theory and improvisation, to various singers and instrumentalists at the college and community level. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I teach guitarists at all levels, from complete beginners to professional musicians looking to try out a new instrument. I make lessons as informative as possible, but music is supposed to be fun. If you aren't enjoying our lessons, just tell me! I am always willing to try new things to keep my students engaged and happy. Everyone is different, I will do everything I can to teach in a manner that is efficient and enjoyable for you. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Keyboard

My teaching experience is widely varied, from teaching in my private studio, to college classes, and music center studios. I have 30 years of experience and a teacher and a lifetime as a musician. I have published music books as well, and have also played bass and keyboards in bands. I have even had church jobs, playing piano, organ and directing choirs, so you can see that my experience is wide and covers a broad spectrum. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Mandolin Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I love it when I see a student smiling because of their hard work and dedication to their instrument. Therefore, it is important that each student progresses at her or his own pace. I always encourage my students to start slow and to not get frustrated. From personal experience there are times when I have been learning a song and work on it day in and day out and it seems like there is no progression in sight. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

I love teaching guitar to motivated students. I have been fortunate to play and teach guitar for a living my entire life, and it is still exciting to help students find their voice on guitar. After teaching guitar for the University of Tennessee for 10 years, I moved to Nashville where I was able to tour the world playing music for 12 years. Whether playing a festival for 50,000 people on the side of a volcano in Japan, overdubbing a guitar part for a national Toyota commercial, or helping someone tune their guitar for the very first time, it is still exciting. Read More