Guitar Lessons Forsyth County, NC

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

My teaching style is adaptable, but rooted in the methodology that I've developed based on my education and experience. It consists of helping the student learn what theyre interested in as well as what I think they need to reach their musical goals. Whether the student anticipates a career in music or just wants it as a hobby, I can meet them where they're at. I also know the importance of keeping music fun and exciting in order to avoid the feeling of burnout that can so easily sabotage a potential lifetime love of music. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

For beginning students, I do like to start out with a beginning guitar book as well as some finger exercises that I have developed. After we get to a certain point I like to introduce my teaching method along with solo pieces for the student to work on. For adults I really try to find out what styles of music they want to learn and go from there. I keep those lessons fun yet challenging to a point to keep the progress going. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

I have been playing guitar for 13 years. I've been teaching, creating and writing for many years, and also play in a band. My music experience also consists of formal musical education, as well as knowledge of the Clarinet, Saxophone, Piano, Drums and Violin. I played in an orchestra, a marching band, jazz bands, my own bands, and solo. I have good skills with writing and improvising music. I have a more formal music background, but I also have the ability to teach you the concepts of how to channel your inner genius when it comes to music in a simple manner. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

All students learn differently, therefore it is important for me to capture their attention in different ways. I teach students according to their interests and their goals. Although there is this flexibility, I will always bring motivation and make the lessons as fun as possible to make the experience more interesting. Once the students express their goals and interests, I take over and help them find their path. I try to make the learning easy to understand in order to reduce boredom and make the lesson more entertaining. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Violin, Cello, Viola, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I use Hal Leonard's Essential Elements books for all of my strings classes. Depending on the student's playing desires, I introduce a wide variety of solo pieces and can help shape effective performance skills. For violin, viola, and cello I typically focus on the following methods, depending on the student's playing desires: Basic Music Theory Posture Positioning Bow Articulation Plucking Sight-Reading Practice Techniques Music Performance Improvisation I offer beginner to advanced style lessons for violin. Read More