Guitar Lessons Jackson County, MO

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Organ, Synthesizer, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I prefer to build the foundation of knowledge on how and why something works. I usually begin with some basic theory and then show various techniques from popular works and how this can be applied to original compositions. I also like to employ ear training exercises and sight reading exercises to help with the intellectual side of music and to help any current students in a “band” or Music scholastic program. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Ukulele, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I love to play the guitar! I write songs, teach music, and lead worship. It's too good not to share! I played trumpet in school from fifth to eleventh grade, and then picked up the guitar after my senior year in high school. I immediately began writing songs. At about age thirty I decided to go to school to learn how to be more professional in my songwriting presentations. I realized how little I knew about the thing I was gifted with so much. Read More

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

I first begin by learning the goals of the individual student. I generally start with introducing the student to the instrument, fretboard, nut, saddle, etc. I show the student how to hold the guitar and pick. I believe in teaching the fundamentals of the instrument. I also believe encourage the student to ask questions and make suggestions as to how they think they might learn to play the guitar. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Music

On the other end of things, if they want to learn folk or country, I will usually start with a few basic chords and focus on strum patterns using old Woody Guthrie songs for examples, gradually working up to the more technical aspects of mountain music or blues-based country, again depending on interest. In short, I try to make lessons very self-directed because, in my experience, the more musical decisions a student is able to make in their training, the more invested they tend to feel in the process. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar

At this point, I was able to develop very rapidly and also implemented various guitar styles into my playing. I would eventually discover a passion for classical guitar and pursued studies with Alan Rosenkoetter at Washington University. During this formal stage of my musical development, I graduated from the University of Missouri St. Louis with a Bachelors of Music Degree, with an emphasis in Music Education. I play and teach the following styles: rock, blues, metal, classical, funk, pop, country, alternative, and folk/acoustic. Read More