Guitar Lessons Caldwell County, TX

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin

The method varies according to each student. Everyone has a diffent goal in their musical journey; My main goal is to provide a well rounded and dynamic instruction, where the student will have a solid understanding of the basic pilars of music: ear training, technique and reading skills;this will redund in quality performance. my students will learn to play both, by ear and by reading. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Ukulele, Acoustic Guitar

I love to challenge and test my students so don't be surprised if I take you out of your comfort zone for a minute or two. This is done to see how far you've come along with my teaching so far. I understand that different people learn at different paces and I will always do everything I can to get you to master your instrument at any speed. I always do my best to introduce students to new ideas so that they are more likely to think creatively. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I usually balances the time by working first on fundamental/technical aspects of the instrument: intonation, articulation, rhythm, and tone; followed by study of the particular student's chosen repertoire, whether it be jazz standards, rock/pop/blues tunes, classical literature or etudes. I believe in teaching students to organize their practice time wisely, isolating specific issues on the instrument. Cultivating personal musical goals with each student is also very important, in order to maximize the student's enjoyment of the time they spend playing. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I'll begin by asking about your goals and aspirations to design the curriculum around your playing level. As a beginner student, we may start with left right hand coordination and instrument positioning, we'll work on motor skills and get started on developing fun practice habits. As we progress, we'll begin to apply concepts in a musical context by learning progressions to popular songs and analyzing why they work. We'll jam, play off of one another and begin to sing what we play. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I have 20+ years as a professional musician playing a variety of styles such as rock, jazz, country, hip-hop, funk, r&b, tejano, blues, punk, latin, reggae just to name a few. I have worked with legendary artists and session musicians such as Del Castillo (out of Austin Texas), Malford Milligan (Storyville, Double Trouble), David Grissom (long time guitarist for John Cougar Melloncamp and the Dixie Chicks), Johnny Garcia (guitarist for Garth Brooks), Jeff Plankenhorn (guitarist for Gavin DeGraw, Dixie Chicks), Rick Richards (Drummer for Joe Walsh), and legendary accordionist 'Estaban Jordan' just to name a few. Read More