Guitar Lessons Orange County, CA

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar

Results come fast when you have a ready, fire, aim mentality. Lets jump into some of your favorite songs (the ones that seem comfortably attainable to you) and then assess where they need work. I embrace these challenges and "high five" upon indications of improvement! Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Lap Steel Guitar, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

When studying with me, students can expect a comfortable and fun atmosphere that promotes experimentation and positive reinforcement. Employing a curriculum that is equal parts formal technique and informal playing of the students favorite music, I make every lesson engaging and exciting. After 3 to 6 months, beginners should expect to be able to play many of their favorite songs, have a firm grasp on basic scales, chords, theory and sight reading, and can even begin writing their own songs and improvising solos! Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Ukulele, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I started teaching when I was in high school just to make a little bit of extra money, but I found out that I really enjoyed it. I also taught while in college. Upon graduating SUNY New Paltz I started teaching full time and supplemented this with gigs. By having up to 60 students a week I was able to work with people of various ages, abilities, and interests. I have also had the good fortune to have taught at The National Guitar Workshop, SUNY New Paltz, and Rockland Community College, as well as privately. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I began teaching while in college in former USSR being a substitute teacher and assistant of my own guitar instructor. Later I began teaching on my own and continue doing so through my school years. So my total teaching experience spans for over 20 years now. I have had an opportunity to interact with a vast group of students who varied in their background, age ,educational level, abilities etc Teaching music is not just playing notes together,you have to create a teacher-student relationship. Read More

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

My teaching style is completely focused on making music fun. I believe every person has innate ability to learn the fundamentals of an instrument, so working through the initial anxiety of learning a new skill is necessary. By letting the student set the pace and offering an array of modalities to tackle students' goals, we will create an environment in which the pure joy of music can shine. Each lesson will include warm-ups, goal-setting, and free expression, with a specific curriculum (either out of a book or customized) guiding us always. Read More