Guitar Lessons Washington County, OR

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I began teaching after graduating high school and have continued to do so ever since. During these years I attended college at California State University Chico, where I earned my Bachelor's degree as an audio engineer. This journey greatly helped me grow as a musician, teacher, leader, and engineer. Through out my college years I continued to play in bands both through my school and locally in our community, started my own business to help local musicians gain recognition and improve their skills, gained a new appreciation for musicianship and creativity through the eyes of an audio engineer, and of course taught my students to improve their musical abilities. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

My favorite thing about teaching people about guitar and music in general is that Aha! moment when a student is able to understand a concept, or the excitement of finally being able to play a challenging passage or song. Because of this I like to set goals that I feel are within a student's ability level, but will still challenge them and ultimately lead to progression. While I believe challenging yourself is necessary for improvement I also believe that if what your learning isn't interesting or engaging you will have trouble learning at all. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

My lesson plans always match the needs of the individual. I have taught many skill levels and what I know is everyone learns a little differently. I find out what method works best for the individual and tailor fit my approach to each person. It is a method that works very well and is respectful, and keeps things fun. After working with a student, the usual result is a better focus and concentration level, and confidence levels increase drastically. Read More

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

I grew up in a musical family. With my grandmother accompanying me on piano, I sang at church, senior citizens, American legion, Kiwanis and Elks clubs. Later my father joined me, and we traded off melody and harmony lines, our voices blending perfectly. I started piano lessons at 14. and continued for many years. I know what constitutes a talented teacher and what does not. I took guitar, opera, performance and music theory at college. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Mandolin, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

While I was at Berklee, I was awarded the Berklee Achievement Scholarship and I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Guitar Performance. I studied with many amazing teachers there, including Bruce Bartlett, Kevin Barry, Tomo Fujita, Bret Wilmott, and Pat Pattison. I also was in several bands and played on many demo recordings and music production projects. I have been playing in groups, recording and teaching ever since. Read More