Guitar Lessons Pottawattamie County, IA

Instruments: Guitar

For beginning students I use very little of a method book.  I find it that is important that one learns to make a good sound and has fun with the instrument in the early phases.  During this time I cover chords, basic finger and pick technique, proper posture, lead sheets, and blues improvisation.  I then transition into Charles Duncan's "A Modern Approach to Classical Guitar."  This book provided a solid foundation of the ability to read written sheet music.  After this book, I transition the student to written sheet music repertoire. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Clarinet, Drums, Synthesizer, Euphonium, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion

As I mentioned above, one of my favorite parts about teaching is learning from my students. I encourage my students to take chances, perform often, and to not be afraid of making mistakes. All experiences help you learn, no matter what level you are. I encourage students to make the music personal to them and relate to it in a way that suits their personality. This involves my, as a teacher, getting to know my students and learning about their life outside of music. Read More

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

I am a fun and patient instructor with over fifteen years of professional teaching experience, and many more years performing. I earned a degree from the University of Northern Iowa, where I studied both Music and Philosophy. I immediately began teaching music in my private practice, and have been helping students achieve their goals ever since. I have taught for local schools, as well as national chains such as Guitar Center and School of Rock. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Saxophone, Bass Guitar, Ukulele

I graduated with a degree in both Music and Educational Psychology from University of Rochester with additional studies at Eastman School of Music to hone my performance skills. My exposure to the master educators of these institutions has given me hands-on experience with the most effective teachings and practices of music education. I have been teaching private and group lessons for saxophone and ukulele in Los Angeles area for the past year. Read More

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

I am a passionate teacher who loves sharing the art of music. I started music when I toke guitar classes at 13 years old, a couple of years later I took a Jazz Seminary and translated classes English-Spanish with Berklee College of Music teachers. I started listening to Jazz but have played different styles from Rock to Salsa, Pop, Cumbia and Jazz. Gave guitar classes on my last two years of high school and went to Berklee College of Music for a masters in Jazz Composition. Read More