Guitar Lessons Napa County, CA

Instruments: Guitar, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar

I enjoy teaching by example and have my guitar with me in all lessons. I also believe in hands on learning and will ask my students to try to play an exercise or piece that they are unfamiliar with. I also like to limit my number of assignments and new concepts to about 3-5 per lesson because I find that if I share too much information with students they can feel overwhelmed. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Violin, Bass Guitar, Harmonica, Ukulele, Mandolin, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

There is nothing I love more than sharing what I have learned over the course of my life. Helping someone on their way to mastering a musical instrument is always exciting. I began teaching in my early twenties, something that's always given me immense pleasure. Since that time, I have studied other instruments to differing degrees of success including but not limited to saxophone, chromatic harmonica, and drums. With each new instrument I learn, I'm afforded the opportunity to revisit my own teaching method. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I developed a system of designing courses based on the individual music profile of the student. I assess the students capacities in different areas, I design the course based on this assessment and the goals the student wants to reach. Typically each student receives training on three main areas: Technique, Ear Training and Music Theory. In each area I use ton of resources to have students learn ,absorb and apply key concepts about rhythm, melody, harmony, tone color and form. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Flute, Bass Guitar, Music, Keyboard

It is important for me that the student is motivated and enjoys the lesson since they have to keep loving playing and practicing at home everyday to be able to progress properly. Learning music as learning anything is about exploration and repetition. Once you understand something you have to be able to do it correctly a few times before moving on. This can only be achieved if there is a certain amount of practicing involved. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Cello, Viola, Mandolin, Acoustic Guitar

The methods use for young children are the series of Sassmannshaus books. Piatti for adults. All for strings and essential elements books for violin and viola., among other methods books. I also use innovative methods to teach all instruments. I encourage my students to select their own repertoire. It is also encourage to perform at least 3 times a year in recitals. I also prepare my students for auditions for orchestras and other ensembles. Read More