Guitar Lessons Clay County, FL

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Ukulele, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

After finding out the skill level and goals that the student has, we can get to know the instrument that we are learning more in depth. We learn the anatomy of the instrument and how to hold and play it. We will then take on learning how to play the instrument comfortably along with me, along with recorded tracks, and along with other musicians. We will strive for the goal to learn how to read music or tablature related to the instrument. Read More

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

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music. My philosophy is that each student progresses at their own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Encouraging my students accomplishments helps fuel the desire to progress and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires my student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Trumpet, Euphonium, Music

I have primarily been a church musician for the past 15 years, but have also played in drum and bugle corps, orchestra and concert style bands. My main instrument is the trumpet, having played for 35 years. I give lessons on all brass instruments, although trumpet is my primary. I can teach any style. I have played guitar for about 25 years and my primary focus is classical or accoustic. Currently I am the choir and band director at Saint Francis Catholic Academy (High School) and am available during the summer, and throughout the year in the late afternoons. Read More

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

I can teach the fundamentals of bass playing and advanced technique, music theory, improvisation, sight reading, and music history. You will learn not only how to play the instrument proficiently, you will learn how the bass functions musically in a group as well. I establish the student's level, find out what their goals are and then start learning music. I watch their technique and listen to their sound and guide them as we go. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Keyboard

In my personal opinion, learning to read before you speak a language is unusual in our everyday speech, and I also believe it to be true for music. Once the building blocks for our language are developed, then the student will learn what those sounds look like and will eventually be able to translate the music in their head to paper. Just as we can speak before learning to read and write. Read More