Guitar Lessons Jefferson County, MO

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Organ, Ukulele, Recorder, Keyboard, Djembe

I am a creative, goal-centered and insightful instructor who has spent many years dedicating her life to excellence in music. My primary instrument is piano. I'm an exceptionally gifted sight-reader and love to pass on some of those skills to my students. While I specialize in accompaniment, I've given some lessons for a variety of other instruments as well. I graduated in April 2018 with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Therapy from Illinois State University. Read More

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

I am a firm believer in the idea that not all people learn best in the same way. So I immediately try to understand each student and how they most effectively learn and retain information in the lesson. From there we set realistic goals and then accomplish them through a few key ways including practical work with their instrument and development of the musical ear. I have a respect for and employ the traditions of western music, but I also recognize that modern music is different both in how it is made and how it is heard. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I am a drummer and guitarist who cares about the success of anyone that I work with and can not wait to join with you in this part of your journey as a musician. I have played and studied both guitar and drums for 20 years. My education included extensive music theory as well as training in percussion, to which I attribute my growth as a guitarist and drummer. I have played in symphonic, rock and jazz ensembles as well as with contemporary worship teams. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with Hal Leonard's Essential Elements or for intermediate the Berkeley book 1. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. For all students I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer

I have been fortunate to study under some remarkable professors as well as musicians. There are three individuals in particular that I will never forget. They changed my life. Their determination, work ethic, pure genius and passion for what they do will always stick with me. They raised my bar as a musician and set the bar for my teaching. As a teacher I strive to leave the same imprint on others that they left on me. Read More