Music Lessons in Casanova, VA

Instruments: Guitar Harmonica Ukulele Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have been teaching guitar to all ages for more than a dozen years. For the first five years I taught at the One Faith girls high school, as well as out of my home. I now reside in Chantilly, VA. With more than 30 years of experience in guitar lessons, provide great instruction to our students. I motivated by love of music and the passion to transfer my knowledge and skills to others so their creativity and talent can shine Instructor Sam Any Body Can Learn Guitar - It's As Easy As Abc! Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

In private lessons, I've helped budding guitarists learn how to shred like their personal rock heroes; taught the nuances of fingerpicking to folk and Americana players; guided growing musicians to develop a deeper understanding of chord theory and intervals; and worked with already-established career songwriters on phrasing, melody, chord changes, and that hard-to-pin-down je-ne-sais-quois that is simply how to make a song feel the way one hears in one's head. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

I've been teaching trumpet for nearly 30 years, over half that time since I've been living and teaching in my home studio in Woodbridge, Virginia.  I encourage each student to not just practice, but to practice correctly so as to show them that the quality of their practice time will yield better results than the quantity of the same.  I tell them:   If you practice correctly, you get better. If you get better, you play with better players. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn Tuba

I began teaching the trombone privately when I was 15 years old and have since expanded to teach all brass instruments at all age levels and interests. Many of my students have been successful at the district and state honor band levels and have gone on to attend reputable music schools across the country. I have worked with notable organizations such as the Maryland Classic Youth Orchestra, The Boston Arts Academy, the Atlanta Music Project and Empower College Prep. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My teaching style is to engage students through the history and love of music and to help them understand the fundamentals of music theory. As the students progresses i will slowly introduce more advance material through the lessons. I will help the student grow and progress and help engage them on the infinite combination of the 12 notes on the instrument. I will send the student home with material to practice because in order to become a better musician you have to practice to develop your skills Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Trumpet Saxophone Flute Clarinet Bass Guitar Keyboard Electric Guitar

I have been working with children since I began working with Bar-T Summer Camps in 2007 at age 13. In my second year at Berklee College of Music, I decided to pursue music education. I have always been fascinated in music instruction. I have taught ages 5-18 in many different music fields like composition, arranging, performance, composition and theory. My main instrument is the Alto Saxophone and I have enjoyed playing the instrument on many stages and other performance areas. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet

Fundamentals are so important and always addressed first. Things like finding the best sound possible and physically setting yourself up to play in the most efficient way are the most important at every ability level. If you study trumpet with me, you will work on breathing, finding your most beautiful sound, and basics like scales and long tones. These steps are needed to have the fun and growth that playing an instrument brings. Read More