Guitar Lessons Warren County, VA

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Ukulele, Keyboard

My preferred piano method is Piano Adventures and I recommend using the Lesson, Theory, and Sight Reading books at each level. For guitar and voice I typically do not follow any specific method unless the student has a preference. For more advance piano students I typically will begin using Suzuki or move them to Burgmller Etudes and Schumann's Opus 68 - Album for the Young. I perform an assessment of new students in the areas of sight reading, music theory, rhythm, performance, and ear training. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I believe the single most important part of a musician's work begins in the ear. Building a foundation in aural training, and understanding what you're hearing, will allow any student to then approach an instrument with clarity and patience. For most students at beginning or intermediate levels, I'll use a dual-curriculum approach to develop ear training/theory understanding alongside technical skill and practical ability. I create my own lesson plans with each student's needs in mind, in order to help them follow their personal path to musical success. Read More

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

My methods depend both on the experience and interests of the student. Generally, I hope that students acquire enough skills that they can begin teaching themselves. This involves basic technical abilities, understanding of the layout of the guitar, basic reading skills, ear training skills, understanding of music theory, and rhythm skills. I believe that once a student can begin learning on their own time is when real growth happens through practice. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

1986-1987 Guitar Instructor, Jenning’s Music Store, Marietta, GA 1994 Rock and Country Guitarist and Vocalist, Navy All Hands Club, Yongsan Army Garrison, Seoul, Korea 1994, 1995 Easy Listening Solo Guitarist and Vocalist, Whispers Lounge, Dragon Hill Lodge, Yongsan Army Garrison, Seoul, Korea 1994-1995 Solo Classical Guitarist, Sables Dining Room, Dragon Hill Lodge, Yongsan Army Garrison, Seoul, Korea 1994-1995 Solo Classical Guitarist, Embassy Club Main Dining Room, United States Embassy Association, Yongsan Army Garrison, Seoul, Korea 1999-2000 Easy Listening Solo Guitarist and Vocalist, Hollywood Lounge, Seoul, Korea 1995-2005 Guitar Instructor for private lessons 2006-2010 Praise and Worship Leader, Rivers of Living Water Church, Virginia Beach, VA 1987-2011 Guitarist and Vocalist, United States Army Band 2011-present Guitar and Piano Instructor, Musika, New York, NY  2011-present  Guitar Instructor, Music and Arts, Chesapeake, VA   Read More

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

My background is partly as a local performer, and partly as a long-time music teacher. Teaching has allowed me to make thousands of meaningful connections with my students, both as a mentor and instructor, and has given my life purpose and meaning for over 15 years. Music in general has also allowed me to travel across the country, and given me the opportunity to experience the wonderful music of talented musicians both young and old, and has instilled in me a passion to put as much of that into the world as possible. Read More