Guitar Lessons Frio County, TX

Instruments: Guitar

I have been teaching guitar since 1991, worldwide. First in Tel Aviv, Israel, where my past students are now performing. Then in Learn Music school of Brisbane, Australia. Now teaching and performing in and around Austin, TX - a live music capital. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Ukulele, Recorder, Music, Keyboard

I usually start all of my piano students from the Alfred series. Those that are more advanced will complete the curriculum quicker.. Alfred seems to offer a more detailed instruction technique. It offers step by step instructions. The student can almost teach himself. For guitar I use the Everyday guitar method. This method introduces each string at a time. By the end of the book, you will be playing songs on each string. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar

First off, I find out what inspired the student to want to play music and I'll get a feel for the type of music that they're interested in. Then I will create a custom lesson plan for that student. There is so much to discover about music, so I encourage setting small goals each lesson. I like to teach my students songs that present many different melodic scenarios and help them develop their ear so that can start to recognize all types of chord progressions, melodies and rhythmic patterns. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Music, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I believe to really be in a state to learn the individual should be relaxed and comfortable. I take a very laid back conversational approach to my lessons while still retaining focus and structure. Every lesson will be slightly different depending on the students skill level, experience and musical interests but every lesson has a focus on musical rudiments and then exploring those concepts through classic songs. When you understand music, every song , riff or lick because a lesson. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar

My studio has the latest technology to reinforce skills and knowledge that are being taught and learned. For my youngest students I use Music for Little Mozarts.  I have developed a curriculum supplementing this particular series -  rhythm is experienced with percussion instruments, boom whackers, and lots of fun music games "off the bench".  Time is spent both "on the bench" (playing on the keyboard), and "off the bench". For students 6 years old and above I use the Faber & Faber method, although If that particular method doesn't "click" with a student, then I certainly have others I use. Read More