Guitar Lessons Shelby County, AL

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar

I usually ask a student what they are interested in, be it chords or note reading, or learning songs. Many times a new student will know basic chords and I will review and suggest adjustments to habits developed during their self-instruction period. Teaching songs that interest the student is important, as this is a motivator to continue lessons. I also help the student with immediate tips to correct technique problems with music they've already learned I require new bass students to learn to read, and also teach them popular songs. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

My education background is in civil engineering, so tend to be a hands-on, problem solving teacher. If a student has a weakness, I tend to focus on correcting the problem point and focus before moving on. I believe in consistent practice which fits within the confines of one's schedule. I believe a basic understanding of musical theory is important, but I tend to keep these sorts of ideas as practical as possible based on a student's ambitions with the guitar. Read More

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

For my beginning students I like to start with multiple methods such as simple tabs to teach string use, what I like to call as power chord theory with simple power chord knowledge. I do this because you don't have to worry about major, minor, augmented, or diminished when power chords. I can go ahead start basic theory lessons on this. I also have another where I teach open chords and eventually all my beginning students will get all these lessons before I move on to scales and the 7 positions or as they say modes of each scale. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Harmonica, Lap Steel Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

The one thing I want to see is for my students to succeed and build a passion for music! This being said, I will always make sure the student is happy with my teaching style and how the lessons are going. Communication will be key as we will set both realistic short-term and long-term goals, acknowledge accomplishments, anf tailor to the wants of each student. I plan to push each student to the top of their abilities so they can be the best they can be. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Acoustic Guitar

My entire life has been full of music. I have close family members on both my mother's and father's side that played music extensively through their lives. I began playing drums at the age of 10 and three years later picked up guitar. Since then, I learned to read music and taught myself how to play piano, banjo, mandolin, bass guitar, and a very small pinch of the violin. It is my intention to bring to light the joys and possibilities of learning music. Read More