Guitar Lessons Hillsborough County, FL

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I believe I have a laid back and flexible style of teaching. I try to understand each of my students musical needs and desires and clearly understand and respect that no two students are exactly alike. I try to share my passion for music and instill the same in all my students. I try to create a balance between theory and actual technique that will create an overall well balanced musician. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I APPROACH TEACHING WITH A COMPASSIONATE UNDERSTANDING OF THE INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS INTERESTS AND DESIRED ACHIEVEMENTS. AS MY STUDENTS PROGRESS LIVE RECORDINGS BOTH VIDEO AND SOUND ARE TAKEN AS THE STUDENT GOES FURTHER ALONG IN HIS ABILITIES. WHEN A STUDENT ACTUALLY SEES HIS OR HER PROGRESSION ON A VIDEO OR WITH A LIVE RECORDING MOTIVATION AND ABILITY TO GO FURTHER ALONG IN TECHNIQUE AND STAGE OR FILM ABILITY. I HAVE PERSONALLY BEEN IN SEVERAL NATIONAL COMMERCIAL PRODUCTIONS AND HAVE PERSONALLY ACTED IN ROBIN COOKS TELEMOVIE "TERMINAL'. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Synthesizer, Ukulele, Music, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

My principles of pedagogy are based on performing and teaching. I have crafted my own method, especially for children. Thos ,ethod help to train ears while teaching proper posture and technique, which leads to correct concentration and reflection. During my lessons I always demonstrate my playing. The ultimate goal is to perform beautiful music. For older students and adults I am using professional European methods and also Bastien New Traditions that is different in a number of ways that make it a captivating and dynamic way to teach. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Violin, Mandolin, Fiddle, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Regardless of which instrument(s) my student is learning, I generally teach at the pace of the student. I never rush a student, and I keep with a scenario that is COMFORTABLE for both of us. Being relaxed is important to learning, and I always stress having students' hands relatively loose while holding and playing their instrument. I have lesson plans that I devise myself, while referring slightly to instructional videos and books also. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

Over the years I've really come to appreciate being a music instructor. I've never found it boring. Its always interesting and a great opportunity to grow as well. I've been playing music in Bands, Orchestras, and Jazz Ensembles since 1975. I've recorded multiple albums of my own original music. Nowadays I spend most of my musical time teaching, composing, and recording original music. I have great passion for electronic music in particular and enjoy working with synthesizers, software, and other various analog and digital devices. Read More