Guitar Lessons Allegheny County, PA

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My lessons are relaxed, and very informative. I want students to look forward to lessons every week! I want to know what inspires each student and cultivate their strengths and allow them to progress at a pace that is comfortable for them. I approach my lessons with a positive attitude, and I like to approach each student with an open mind, and to create an environment that lets them know it's OK to make mistakes and to struggle. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I encourage my students to experience all styles of music, classical, pop, blues,country, rock etc. so they can create their own music. I teach students to sight read their music. For beginning students I require a guitar methods book. Young students like to accomplish finishing books and I find this is a useful means to measure accomplishment. It is important to me that my student learn the basic fundamentals and after they have grasped the concept and proved and understanding I introduce them to different styles to using the guitar pick. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

During my time at Lock Haven University, I was the school's music tutor. After graduating, I taught for six months in a K-12 public school. I joined the world famous School of Rock and taught over 100 different students how to play guitar. I have also been a guitar teacher for Pittsburgh's Lincoln Park Academy of Performing Arts as well as the guitar instructor for the PA Cyber Charter school. I have experience teaching students of all ages and can teach any style of guitar playing as well as the associated music theory. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

The most important aspect of teaching for me is seeing my students develop a love and curiosity for music. Nothing makes a better musician than a deep personal passion and desire to learn more about the subject. This is why each student will develop at their own pace. By setting realistic goals for each student that will both challenge and inspire them, I can better tailor my methods of instruction to their needs. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Violin, Viola

For over 20 years of my musical study and career I was not only teaching, but successfully performing in numerous concerts and recitals as a solo/chamber/ensemle and symphony orchestra performer. I am also a recipient of various awards for republic and international competitions, amongst which are the V International Competition, Ukraine, and XXXIII Republic Competition, Kazakhstan. Do you think the lessons should also be interesting and fun? You are right! Read More