Guitar Lessons St Louis County, MO

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Ukulele, Fiddle, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My teaching style as I stated before varies depending on the student but I try to follow the same beginning steps for those who are just picking up an instrument! Compared to those who are a little more of seasoned players! I love watching my students succeed and I feel as I encourage this by helping them set realistic goals and helping them achieve them! I try to often locate what inspires my students as that can vary depending on the person! Read More

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

My father was a high school choir director and my mother was an elementary school teacher. So from a young age I was taught the value of learning, teaching, and music. Throughout my career as a touring musician, I would routinely give masterclasses at high schools and universities on group singing, performance, the changing voice, and the business of music. I have 17 years of diverse professional performance experience including solo work, small ensemble shows, and full scale symphony productions. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar

I feel its important to take very basic elements and build upon them. I always like to keep things interesting and fun, yet challenge my students at the same time. Students have different needs, wants, and goals. Its important to consider those things when structuring a music program. If a student wants to be a metal guitarist, Im probably not going to spend a great deal of time teaching them standard guitar chords. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Organ, Synthesizer, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I work on a lesson to lesson basis, building upon the previous lesson, gradually adding new and exciting things into the mix, and finally throwing it all together and seeing what needs to be improved upon. I usually begin with some basic theory and then show various techniques from popular works and how this can be applied to original compositions. I also like to employ ear training exercises and sight reading exercises to help with the intellectual side of music and to help any current students in a “band” or Music scholastic program. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My teaching experience dates back to my college days, as I began teaching private lessons part time 16 years ago for the local college continuing education guitar classes while attending university. Encouraging regular practice on a consistent schedule is one of the key points I like to emphasize for all students, as it is necessary to help the student progress. I've also found that exploration of multiple music genres can go a long way in helping students enjoy the guitar and motivate them to practice and continue to learn. Read More