Guitar Lessons Monroe County, MI

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Drums, Bass Guitar, Recorder, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I began teaching as a teenager when I was in Ann Arbor's psychedelic rock band SPROTON LAYER. I have taught friends and family off and on for many years. During the economic crash in 2009, I took a course on Teaching to understand different age groups and varied approaches in learning. Since then, I have taught steadily and found it very rewarding. One of the hardest things to get across to the Student is that the single most important thing to do is Play. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Cello, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I started playing the cello when I was 10 and the guitar and piano when I was 13. I studied at Central Michigan University from 2012-2015 and received my BA and MM in cello performance from Western Michigan University. I currently teach through the Academy of Music in Grand Rapids, the Ada Conservatory, the Music Center of South Central MI and the Gull Lake Partnership. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar

I've been a Worship Pastor for more than 15 years who loves music and and people. Teaching guitar and bass gives me the opportunity to bring these together. I graduated from Spring Arbor University in 2007 with a degree in Worship Arts Leadership. I have worked at 2 different churches as a worship leader in my 15 year career. Along with that I played bass in a Christian rock band for 6 years sharing the stage with national Christian music artists such as: David Crowder, Sanctus Real, Jars of Clay, and Matthew West. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

My teaching style is very process oriented. Goals are set, but are the natural outgrowth of well developed plans and consistent effort. I strive to inspire my students with the passion for playing and the act of making music, rather than the goals of perfection or winning a competition. Personally, music has always been a way for me to understand and enrich my life in more meaningful ways than I ever could have imagined. Read More

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

My teaching experience stems back to my early days in the service as I began to be recognized for my leadership skills. I have always loved school and the attainment of knowledge which has helped me to successfully change the direction of my career path and teach at the college level. I have taught guitar, bass, and music fundamentals for the Co-op students who are home schooled in my community both in group settings and individually in my home studio off and on for the last twenty-five years part-time continuing to encourage creative process in learning in music and in life. Read More