Guitar Lessons Shelby County, AL

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

I started teaching around the summer of 2013. My first pupils were children that were active members at my old church. They were interested primarily in acoustic guitar, I discovered how wonderful it made me feel to see their faces "light up" when they learned their first chord. Who knew just how much joy you can bring into a person's life just from learning a "G"? From then on, I began teaching both children and adults at my home studio. Read More

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

The love of music develops differently in each person. Because I have found that most "creatives" are fairly emotionally driven, I believe it is of the utmost importance to retain a sense of encouragement at every milestone no matter how small. I like to stay positive, helpful, and personal. If a student is struggling with a particular aspect, I will work with him or her to figure out the root, assess the situation, and solve the problem as efficiently as possible. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar

I've taught guitar and bass in a variety of settings a community music school, from my home, and in churches. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I feel that it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals and assignments for my students at each lesson. This measurable progression of accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. Of course finding out the students problem areas is also paramount to helping them progress at the fastest rate possible. I also believe that while our relationship is professional, I do take a personal interest in each of my students as some of the best teachers I have ever had, took a personal interest in me. Read More

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

With younger clients I focus on mechanics of guitar at the base level. I really focus on playing basics early on. Beyond beginner lessons at the more intermediate levels I focus on more playing by ear. For more advanced students I show them the techniques, methods, and resources to pool in order to achieve desired results. I try to make lessons fun for my clients. Lessons with me are straight foward. Read More