Guitar Lessons in Whites Creek, TN

Instruments: Guitar Ukulele Mandolin

Watching a student discover a passion for music is one of the most rewarding experiences I know. Therefore, it is important that the lessons be tailored to match each student's learning style and musical identity. I do this by setting goals that are realistic for each student's pace and finding out where each student's musical inspiration lies. While the fundamentals must be learned by all students, this inspiration will determine what areas of music will be most rewarding to them. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My teaching style is very relaxed and laid back. I like to let the students be themselves and tell me exactly what they personally are trying to achieve with their music. If they want to secretly be a metalhead shredding like Steve Vai, I want them to tell me and I will be happy to help them get there! If they want to be the next Taylor Swift, that's okay too! Read More

Instruments: Guitar

For all students I start with the basic fundamentals. For younger students I try to find out where they are in their music classes at school and incorporate as much of that curriculum into my instruction as possible. For older or more advanced students I find out what type of music they are interested in learning and gear my instruction towards their interests. I have several instructional books series that I work from, including Hal Leonard, Mel Bay and my own packet/study guides that I have put together that I present to my students as they progress. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Saxophone Drums

I taught AP music theory while I was IN high school, graduated as the top pianist of one of the top 10 jazz bands in the USA. In college at SMU, I studied finance, but quickly got a double in music, studying classical music under Alfred Mouledous (world renowned pianist) and focusing my free time on jazz. I played and taught at a company called ABMusic in Perth, Australia which taught Indigenous Australians how to assimilate into soceity through the use of music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Bass Guitar Ukulele Double Bass

I have been teaching off and on my entire adult life. I have taught guitar at a Jr. College in Illinois(Parkland), for a guitar store(First National Guitar Store, Urbana, IL) and currently teach music at a private academy in Old Hickorey, Tn(Family Christian Acadey). I love working with students to help them find and develop their musical growth. I also currently teach private students in my home studio. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar

I've always found that my students who seem to have the most fun are the ones who progress the fastest, so my primary method is to approach lessons with material that students are interested in. I try to keep things fun and interesting by doing things such as incorporating a student's favorite music into a lesson. It's important for a student to practice regularly with discipline and focus. However based on my experience, nothing propels a student forward faster than the happiness and satisfaction gained from 'nailing' a new lick or figuring out a cool new trick. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Synthesizer Ukulele Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have over 24 years experience as a recording and touring guitarist and published songwriter. I have recorded and performed globally and have shared live bills with everyone from NIN and Pearl Jam to Social Distortion and Robert Plant. I've performed live on national television and had a recurring role as a musician on the TV show Nashville on ABC. I graduated Lindenwood University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music with emphasis in Classical Guitar Performance. Read More