Guitar Lessons Forsyth County, NC

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Mandolin

  My approach to teaching is to make lessons fun and enjoyable in a comfortable and relaxed setting to allow the student fullconcentration on each lesson. But, also to provide the necessary guidance and encouragement to challenge and motivate students to improve and develop natural strengths and new skills. I have a good selection of method books and materials to fit each student's level of musicianship and choice of playing style(s) to extend upon their interests and goals. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I am adept at aligning my teaching style with the preference of the student. Having spent four years in a traditional classroom, I am able to modify and differentiate instruction based on your particular learning needs. I have met many students that enjoy a classical performance-driven model (i.e., those that desire a recital to demonstrate their progress), as well as students that simply want to play any song they want to Google that day. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with Mel Bay's Guitar Method. Once the student has a better grasp of the fundamentals, I will then select solo repertoire according to their abilities. This encourages children to learn new songs and lets them know they have progressed. For adults or more advanced players, I try to find out what their interested in playing. No matter what style, there is always something to learn that can be applied to all styles. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My teaching methodology for students who are beginners typically consists of using music that the student is interested in as a template to teach them the fundamentals of music and basic technique for their instrument. After the student has made the connection between music they already love and their instrument, then I can start to challenge them with more difficult repertoire and musical concepts. For intermediate to advanced students I will help them work towards specific goals they have or help them set appropriate goals for themselves. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Violin, Fiddle, Acoustic Guitar

I began teaching private lessons during my time at Converse College, over 10 years ago. I taught at the Lawson Academy of the Arts in Spartanburg, SC from 2014-2016, and privately out of my home for the past 7 years. I have also led numerous college and high school level violin sectional rehearsals, including violin sectionals for the Senior High School Orchestra at UNCG Summer Music Camp in 2019, where I was a counselor and rehearsal assistant, the UNCG Symphony Orchestra, and the Converse Symphony Orchestra, and working as a regular sectional coach with the Triangle Youth Symphony. Read More